Interim SS Amp - Likely Candidates?


Due to an upcoming move and renovation in our new home I am looking for a short term replacement amp fhat could be a suitable stand in for my beloved First Watt F8 amp. The rest of my system consists of a Modwright LS99 tube preamp, Volti Razz speakers, Aurender N200 streamer, Schitt Yggy LIM DAC plus a Modwright PH 9.0. tube phono stage and a ClearAudio Concept turntable with an AT- ART9XI cartridge.  Most of my listening is on the digital side. 

Short term based on the limited space my system will reside in ,the First Watt can’t play a part due to size of the space and the heat issue with this Class A.  Good news is that my Volti speakers are highly efficient and I will not need a big power amp.  Also as we renovate I am looking at the ideal space and layout for my system that will include the First Watt F8.  

I want to go with a solid-state amp as the combination of this with my Modwright LS99 is magic.  Looking to spend $2,500- $3,000 and will be open to used or new.  So far I have been thinking of Class AB or D offerings.  I am totally open to suggestions at this point.  Below are a few of the candidates that might fill my need and work well with my other components.  I do realize that each amp will bring a different "flavor" from my First Watt F8. 

  • Orchard Starkrimson 25 Mono premiums (new)
  • Parassound A21+ Halo (used)
  • Primare A35.2 (used)
  • Bell Canto 501 Monoblocks 

Help me out with thoughts on the above and other potential amps!  Many thanks in advance........ 

norust

Showing 2 responses by klausodyssey

Helomech wrote::

 

When the guy learned I wanted to return the item he became belligerent and it turned out to be the worst experience I’ve had in my 20 years of purchasing many dozens of components. Actually, it ranked up there with the worst customer service experiences of my life. Despite getting a refund eventually, I still lost a good chunk of money when all was said and done. 

 

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In the past I have let posts like this go, but it is so easy for anybody who doesn't know me or Odyssey to read an uncontested negative post and form an opinion about that particular product, be it Odyssey or company XYZ....so, I am monitoring more closely and try to put comments in perspective on this oh so anonymous internet:

 

Well, you're posting this again, and I still have no idea as to who you are...

 

Over the past 25 years I have hand made and sold an average of over 400 units / year myself.

Well over 8 K + customers when everything is said and done. Hundreds and hundreds of customers who I have helped out in one way or the other..........why ?? Because I pride myself on being a good guy who is taking care o his customers, (ask any of the THOUSANDS of happy customers) but I can also be irritated and don't take crap from anyone....So, not knowing who you are there definitely is a reason why I behaved the way I behaved....And believe me, I probably have to say the same thing about worst experience in my audio life

 

We have on average 1-3 returns a year for various reasons. And yes, if you buy an Odyssey from me and return it then you will have to cover expenses, such as cc and shipping. I don't have a restocking fee and I don't make profits of that process.

 

 

Well,  again,  who are you ???????

If I behave like a manchild,  (and yes,  I am aware that I have  behaved this way in the past)  then there's a reason for that........as for cc charges, we changed cc companies in the past year or so because the fees went up wayyy to high.   BUT  every time I run your card one way or the other it cost me (and ultimately you)  a minimum of 4.8 % ........