@norust -- Keep us informed on your decision! I was just joking with my comment about the campfire, I’m glad you weren’t offended. A year is definitely a long time -- I thought you were talking about 3 or 4 months. It makes sense to get an amp that you can use in your main system, then move to a secondary system. I would definitely look at Schiit Audio.
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........
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@kennyc @blackbag20 Great suggestion. I had not heard of Odyssey audio prior to your post. Just checked them out and certainly they check a number of boxes. Appreciate you steering me in their direction. @allenf1963 I know you were joking and appreciated your thoughtful comments |
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