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Faster alternative to the ASR Emitter?

Is there an amp that combines the qualities of the asr emitter such as flow, stability, density, warmth, tonal purity & timing - with better speed and openness ? As if ASR and Chord would have a child ?

50 Watt Class A equivalent Power but idle/standby draw lower than 50 Watts for 24/7 ops so i would have 90% of the sound after 15 Minutes ? Would like to stay below 7k used.
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zuio OP
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213cobra: the valvets would be my first choice if they would have a standby or AB switching for low idle draw - like vitus and plinius.

soundsrealaudio: sorry - solid state only.

integrated or power amp
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charles1dad
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Zuio.
Your post is surprising,speed and openess are touted as an ASR strength. Are you certain the issue is the amplifier? This is interesting and in contrast to reviews and owner impressions.
Regards,
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highend_cc
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I recommend VALVET A3.5 MkII monoblocks, 50 watt pure Class A. However, they do not have a standby option, either on or off. Valvet celebrates the 25th Aniversary in March 2012 and offer a 20% discount until March 31st (USA & Canada only).
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mantis007
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I agree with you Charles1dad, as a current ASR owner I think it has everything Zuio wants along with speed & openness. BUT, Zuio: you might try to upgrade the input OPAMPS to the Burson discreet - I think that may just give you what you want - I'd never go back to the stock OPAMPS. The replacement is any easy unplug/plug in.
ps68
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I'll second Mantis007's post above, ive yet to hear a more open sound than from my Burson equipped ASR.
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