How about 30 lb. monoblocks that will power (beautifully) nearly every speaker. Westminster Labs REI 100/200/400 into 8/4/2 ohms, sliding Class A design, cool running and low power drain when in standby mode. They aren't inexpensive at $33K a pair but they are state of the art (SOTA). Von Schweikert uses them now and at the Munich show, I heard that half a dozen of the top speaker manufacturers used them outstandingly.
Handling Heavy Amps
There are several amps I’m interested in possibly purchasing but I’m dissuaded because of their weight. I’ve had lower back issues so I need to be careful. I live alone. Even if my wife was still alive she would not have been able to help much. Also Children live far. I see that many of you have these 60-100 pound behemoths and I wonder how do you manage. If I buy from my dealer he’ll load it in my SUV. However when I get home it will be difficult to get it out and onto the garage floor where I can place it on my handcart. Then when I get it next to my rack I need to maneuver it out of the box and up onto the rack. I guess I would need to see if my dealer would deliver it and place it on the rack. Probably for a fee. So that may work. But then if I need to paint, move furniture, resell the unit whatever I would need help. I think I can handle up to 40lbs. So how do you handle these amps? Is it a concern for you? I’m spoiled by my Benchmark 12 lb AHB2. It’s also the reason I’ve been investigating Class D amps.
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@carlsbad2 Hi, no it’s Class A, NOT Class B. Maybe 95F rather than frying an egg on my output transformer of my Class A tube EAR 890s. The Rei amplifier distinguishes itself through the implementation of WestminsterLab’s proprietary iBias and CCS systems, which have significant electronic implications. With these technologies, the Rei achieves a notably faster warm-up time compared to typical Class A amplifiers. The iBias technology dynamically adjusts the bias, taking into account the current and load of the amplifier. This innovative approach enables the Rei to deliver the coveted benefits of Class A amplification without the typical drawbacks. Its ability to maintain optimal performance while mitigating issues associated with heat generation and power consumption makes the Rei truly exceptional. From the site Rei | WestminsterLab I’ve heard these amps with my speakers and my EAR 912 pre-amp/VAC Reference pre-amp. Audiophiles are selling their SET to heavy duty Boulder/Gryphon amps for these amps. They run cool, lightweight, energy efficient for Class A and sound powerful. Superior sound and power but not as inexpensive as Class D amps. One reviewer- Intelligent handling of the bias current results in an idle power consumption as low as 60 to 80 watts, and the heat sinks, which have been given their precise shape by finite element analysis, only get hand-warm even during listening sessions. I intend to purchase a pair in the future but I just ordered the Lampizator Poseidon Pre-amp/DAC. I am in no way affiliated with any brand other than being best friend of GroverHuffman cables as a beta tester. |