Is there a question in there OP?
I’m in trouble
I just sold my classD power amp that produced 140 and 300 watts at 8 and 4 ohms, respectively.
I have speakers that are :
4 ohms producing 92dBSPL and 6 ohms producing 87dBSPLBat 2.83 v input!
I listen at low levels in a 12’x14’ cave to jazz and chamber music
No tube gear ; I live in So Florida!
integrated amp would be great!
Prime use- mask my tinnitus!
Larry
I have speakers that are :
4 ohms producing 92dBSPL and 6 ohms producing 87dBSPLBat 2.83 v input!
I listen at low levels in a 12’x14’ cave to jazz and chamber music
No tube gear ; I live in So Florida!
integrated amp would be great!
Prime use- mask my tinnitus!
Larry
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Thanks for all the advice ! im looking at a Rotel A 14 or A12, Cyrus One, Cyrus One ,Ascam SA 10 or 20 and Itoa SA3 Rotel is AB CYRUS IS D SA 10 is AB SA 20 is G Iota SA3 is AB Big menu and no HiFi shops to audition! I got an SA10 via mail order and sent it back low tones were raspy and hi tones “vailed” not sure if it was a bad amp or just the way it works? I did like the amp physically very much! also totally confused ad to the amount of wattage I need. Also having coax inputs is becoming a question as well since my Streamer and CD players has both analog and dig outputs and which DAC DO. I use the one in the streamer or CD PLAYER or ONE IN THE amp? Then to top it off the speakers have a wide range of acceptable wattage 20-120. I am fully conversant on wattage and the dB scale and under stand logs! Understanding the math is of no help- This is supposed to be fun? I think this all has to do with no dealers available for sample listening! It’s a PIA to un box ,hook up , listen , re box and send then to just re order! never had this problem in the pastWhere do I start? larry |
The amp I sold was PA Audio S-300 and Stellar Gainn Cell DAC/pre it was 140 at 8 and 300 watts at 4 ohms and sounded good when it worked! Amp was not functioning and needed new output brd and re build of trigger on off mechanism. The Pre amp has a chip problem in that the readout was stuck at 44.1 irrespective of input! So I never knew how or what I was listening to- no ability to fix it! Long story -many text messages - no resolve- so I sold them both! |
I need to keep heat low in my office, so I used these two pieces together for many years a Carver M-400T amp https://www.carversound.com/carver-amplifiers/M-400t and one of these for it's 4 inputs, remote volume and remote balance https://www.ebay.com/itm/234116696552?hash=item36827149e8:g:FOsAAOSwhNlgmIqc Now with small integrated 10wpc tube amp. I still use the Chase unit just for it's switched power outlet for remote system on/off |
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nuforces are quite good, as @tomic601 mentioned i have also really liked this one - amazingly good sound for not much $, small form factor can be a big plus for some folks too i imagine... https://www.classdaudio.com/mini-gan-5-balanced-power-amplifier.html bought it on money back trial, liked it enough to keep it :) |
I hope you did not accept much cash for two malperforming pieces. I bought the SGCD for $1100 new and traded it in for <$800. Never ANY problems, not even a reboot. Built my own trigger to the amp since the new pre doesn't have one - no off switchIf you liked the S300 ,just get a VTV amp. He'll build whatever you want, 30 day trial. |
I also bought the Class D GaN amp, and think it sounds fantastic. Problem is, I've gone through two amps, they both lasted only a week. They just quit, and won't power up. I'm expecting a third amp, most likely today. Reportedly some poorly made parts in the power supply.. Tom has been great to deal with so far. I'll report how the third amp performs. Dan |
The best integrated amp that I have heard recently is the Mark Levinson. It is a new design that ML hired to make the new amp. Pretty nice for SS and I am a tube guy. No it does not sound like tubes! But pretty natural nun-the-less. Find a b class for under $6K - or let me know and I will but you in touch with a dealer. Happy Listening. |
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Hey Larry…! I also live in Miami - Coral Gables - Keep in mind a classA/B amp is going to generate some heat…. My listening room is on the small side and between the integrated amp and the three very large hard drives, it gets hot in there…! Have you ever visited John at www.Audiosalon.net…? He’s got some cool hear in there and is super knowledgeable… I have a Gryphon Diablo 300 - It runs pretty hot…! good luck and enjoy…! |
@larryro2 if you are looking for a SS integrated you have lots of choices. See the examples above, plus Luxman 509X or one of the new Yamaha integrateds. Accuphase I understand makes a great integrated. Same with McIntosh. There are others. If you want light weight and low heat and willing to stay with separates then a pair of Benchmark AHB2 amps or something from the class D stuff by Jeff Rowland Design I understand may be a good choice. You will have to investigate that as I have no personal experience with JRDG. I don’t know if what you sold were Jeff Rowland units. |
I just ordered a Peachtree 150 which will power my speakers-it’s 150 into 8 and 200 into 4 ohms. I spoke with tech support at Peachtree and they have perps with my speakers and the 150 that are satisfied. i went over this amp carefully and ckd the specs with tech support at Peachtree. I was exhausted searching the web and speaking with Ill informed staff at various sellers! Also the way in which equipment data is reported is pathetic! I wish I did not fully comprehend the electronics and the measurements- I would be better off! I would be plug n play! when I lived in Evanston Illinois and north of NYC I had great audio salons to go to with knowledge people! Buying gear was effortless and a pleasure! Where I lived in Westchester county we had two excellent dealers in a tiny town ! Not now! Thanks for all you guidance! |
Gosh, Larryro2, I read all these post's and again.. and a 3rd time.. I guess your covered now since you ordered the PT150 and all yur ohms are figured out too? Wish I woulda got involved earlier on in post's, It truly is Exhausting. I would have asked: How much money do you want to spend in Total? Room size, I think you said 12x14? Do you do, vinal, CD, Streaming, and yur type or favorite music and listening level 95% of the time? in dB I suppose? Condo, high rise, or? and just one dedicated listening room or with the possibility of expanding into other rooms? Anyway, I guess all your solution set questions are answered? |
...*phew* S/E FL and a small room...... I'd stick with D, but choose carefully...A/B allows lots of opts, but the btu's will rise relentlessly.... Tinnitus with chamber music...*?* Well, I hope you're 'tuned in', more or less in key.... No AC in the listening space?! IN FL?! Wow.... * 'sotto voce' I'll bet he's that guy that mows his lawn @ daybreak in his Speedo on Sat. mornings.... You wake...you look outside....hope you're still dreaming, back to bed. Spend the next hour hoping for a 'minor accident', 'cuze you basically like the guy, BUT....😖😒😣 ...as D. Duck once raved: "Flesh 'n Feathers can take No More!" Just a tease in a minor key....;) Good luck, and enjoy. |
@elliotbnewcombr.....I'm big into matrix-type controls, so the Chase strikes me as a good option for what you suggest and ran.... Personally, a linked-in eq for me handles room eq and minuit db adjusts I'm all A/B for the most part...a little D, here 'n there. Computer fans on the A/B, but I'm Definitely not in FL. *L* |
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How about this: https://wyred4sound.com/products/integrated-amps/mint Or you could ask if they have any of these left: https://wyred4sound.com/products/integrated-amps/clearance/sti-v2-series-0 |
