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Best power amp for Quad 63

I have read a few discussions about powering the 63s but I am sure that in 2022 there are more options.

Currently I am using an upgraded Conrad Johnson PV11 and a lp70 power amp.  This combination is very good but a little too warm for me. I would like to hear more upper partials (frequencies) and bottom punch.

I am partial to Class A SS amps and looking at the used market.  Probably need to stay under 3K.because I will need to sell my lp70.  I am looking at the following pieces:

SPECTRAL DMA 90

MARK LEVINSON ML2, 23, or 432

KRELL KAV 250S

Plinius 

Esoteric F-03A 

Accuphase E- 530

Thanks in advance.

fortepiano50

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fortepiano50 OP
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Thank you. 

fortepiano50 OP
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Thank you so much. You have connected a lot of dots for me. ;>)

fortepiano50 OP
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Big thanks to everyone!  

  • Atma Sphere M-60: I wanted this amp so bad but I didn't have enough for those and the Quad 63. Someday.
  • I really like the Spectral and your advice on doing my diligence.
  • I also like the idea of another preamp.  
  • But, this is my favorite:
    richopp

    "You want more HIGHS with Quad's???"

    "Well, my advice is a Phase Linear 700 from the old days.  It is as shrill as they get, and with the shrillness of the Quad's, you should be happy.

    If you are my age, over 70, your high frequency hearing may be slightly less than it used to be...maybe get it checked?

    Cheers!"

Yes Rich, I had three years of six nights a week experience with two Phase Linear 700s, a Crown amp and a tri-amp sound system. They worked great for that application but were never allowed in my house. We ran two ESS AMT super tweeters and was recently excommunicated for mentioning using a dipole ribbon with the Quads.

I earned a living as a professional musician for over 20 years and played many genres but mostly classical. Now play in a British style Brass Band near Washington,DC. Shrill, you say. That is definitely the sound for a classical instrumentalist. Right?

I will agree that I am 70 and could have some upper frequency loss but my recent hearing test proved otherwise. 

In closing I would like to use a phase commonly used in the southern USA.

"Bless your heart!'

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