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Hafler Series Trans Nova 9505 vs Yamaha M80 Power Amps

Looking at both in my area.  Both advertised at $1k and in great shape functionally and cosmetically.  The hope is to find a quality power amp that can drive about any speakers, including my Thiel CS1.6's and Monitor Audio Gold GS20's, bringing out the very best in them.  Any input/personal experience with either is much appreciated!  

johnnotkathi
johnnotkathi OP
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@mrdecibel thanks for the info and am in the Phoenix area....

johnnotkathi OP
105 posts
 

Thanks to all for taking the time to respond, much appreciated!

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lou_setriodes
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The TransNova Haflers were designed by Jim Strickland of Acoustat, not David Hafler and those Acoustats (TNT 200 & TNT120) were great amps.  I would take the Hafler over the Yamaha all day…..

But another amp that I really like at 1/2 the price is a B&K EX442 or 442 Sonata.  Very powerful and tubelike.

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