I, too, needed a 300 Watt into 8 Ohm amp to drive my B&W 702 S2 speakers in a very large room. I was unwilling to buy a 100 pound, heat-radiating monster. I bought a used pair of Bel Canto e.one REF600M amplifiers ($3000) and a used Rogue RP-7 hybrid pre-amp ($3500). I am delighted with the setup. There is nothing thin, cold, or clinical about the sound. It’s warm, precise, and has an incredible soundstage. I auditioned it with a Bel Canto preamp, which I did not like nearly as much. The hybrid Rogue pre-amp with the class D monoblocks is a great combination.
Class A amplifier alternative?
Hi everyone,
I am looking for an amp with about 200-300 watt/8ohm/channel for my speakers. People say that Class A is the best to have. However, with this power, Class A amp would be super heavy (for me) The amp at this power is usually 100 lbs or higher. I wonder if there is any other solution here that doesn't compromise the sound quality? My budget is $3000 (used items).
Just FYI, I once tried class D but the sound is very clinical, thin and sterile in my system.
Thank you!
Huy