My five amps in no particular order:
1)The Kora Mono Blocks
Because........I heard them at the show in New York recently and was completely enthralled with their performance driving a pair of Gershman Opera Sauvage and Avant Gardes. Wild design, great conversation piece, and can compensate for your heating system on those cold winter nights of listening.
2)Gryphon Mono Blocks
Because........Heard these at the above mentioned show driving a serious looking pair of Dynaudio speakers and was knocked for a loop by a company I had never heard of. Great looking gear, too! (Why not at these prices?)
3)KR Enterprises Mono Blocks
Because........any amp that takes as much abuse from Stereophile as these amps did during their review period are probably outstanding and deserve a listen.
4)Electrocompaniet NEMO Mono Blocks
Because...... they are the reference standard...the pinnacle...the flag bearer and my all time favorite regardless of price. Also, they are beautiful to gaze at.
That's it. I can't think of a fifth that isn't REALLY COMMERCIAL. So you have it.
Cheers!
1)The Kora Mono Blocks
Because........I heard them at the show in New York recently and was completely enthralled with their performance driving a pair of Gershman Opera Sauvage and Avant Gardes. Wild design, great conversation piece, and can compensate for your heating system on those cold winter nights of listening.
2)Gryphon Mono Blocks
Because........Heard these at the above mentioned show driving a serious looking pair of Dynaudio speakers and was knocked for a loop by a company I had never heard of. Great looking gear, too! (Why not at these prices?)
3)KR Enterprises Mono Blocks
Because........any amp that takes as much abuse from Stereophile as these amps did during their review period are probably outstanding and deserve a listen.
4)Electrocompaniet NEMO Mono Blocks
Because...... they are the reference standard...the pinnacle...the flag bearer and my all time favorite regardless of price. Also, they are beautiful to gaze at.
That's it. I can't think of a fifth that isn't REALLY COMMERCIAL. So you have it.
Cheers!