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Favorite SS Amp?

And the search continues. I am always looking for better. I currently have a pair of Dali Euphonia MS-4's which I love. I am using a Sherbourn 7/2100 which is a fine amp but not exactly what I am looking for. Ideally I am looking to go back to just 2 channel. Based on size and WAF constraints, I am limited to a stereo amp that will be in a cabinet so heat will be a consideration, although the bottom shelf could conceivably have 5-6 inches above it for heat dissipation if I went to a Class A amplifier. Budget is a consideration. Really not looking to spend much over 3-4K used. High current and respectable power would be a plus. Sonic signature is very important and big soundstage as well. Thanks in advance for all of your good input.

Good Listening,

Steve Bachman
Phoenix, AZ
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maximmd864
15 posts
 
Try BVaudio power amp. See around if anyone is complaining, there is no comparison to this amp.
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_10_2/bv-audio-pa-300-amplifier-4-2003.html
Worth to try.
danielk141
489 posts
 
Steve,

Celestial has a Gamut D200 on distributor loan. One of the shipping labels says "Jonathan Valin". It is definitely a well worn demo. I'm going to go hear it today or Monday..
needit2dayf8c2
2 posts
 
Sim Audio W5. It has the bass and slam of a Krell and the finesse of a Jeff Rowland. Can't go wrong...
panny
99 posts
 
Plinus & Sim Moon-Neither have I heard,but from what has been told they would be a good match for my speakers.

Any amp that is good synergisticly with your speakers and Pre would be a favorite.

I would take a LAMM any day though! Baaaaahhhhh!
patrickamory
193 posts
 
In my system, the Pass Aleph 3.

Blew away my previous SS amps: McCormack 125, Musical Fidelity 3CR, Bryston 4BST, Proton D540.

On the other hand, the Aleph is the only pure Class A amp I've ever heard in my system.

Patrick
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