+1 to those who suggested Rogue. I have a Stereo 100 driven by a Rogue RP7. Amperex 7316 + Amperex Bugle Boys in the RP7, Amperex long plate 12AX7 + Mazda long plates 12AU7 in the Stereo 100. Speakers are Legacy Signature SE (4 ohm). There are times I can’t believe how good this sounds. Rich, detailed, spot on treble decay, bass for days if called for. I literally have no desire to change anything anytime soon. Of course most in this thread will suggest what they own or have had lots of experience with... guilty! I had a Parasound Hint with Tannoys before this. That was no slouch either, but holds no candle to my setup now. I know one can get MUCH higher end amps, but I'm good for now, and indefinitely. Famous last words?
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
So recently I purchase a McIntosh MC300 from a reputable dealer and got it and plugged it in and turned it and a nice arc/small flame came out the top and then the amp no longer worked. So I am sending it back, and sending back a McIntosh is no funny it is too heavy and there are too may boxes!!! Anyway this have given me time to think and do a lot more reading and I find this forum has some very open views on their thoughts which I love. So that being said I am looking for an amp that punches way above its weight. They will be driving Martin Logan Electromotion ESL's. I know that electrostatic speakers require amps over watts (I think that is what I have be reading but I am still learning)
So a couple of the important details; my budget is around $3000 with a little wiggle room. The rest of my system is as follows: SOTA Sapphire VI turntable, McIntosh MP100 Phono pre, Schiit Feya+ tube rolled pre. 90% of the music I listen to is Rock the other 10% is Jazz. I am looking for something that will last me awhile and be great for a Martin Logan upgrade at some point. I have been looking at some stuff by Rogue and Odyssey but dont know the brands well. I also live out on the middle of nowhere and all I really have available to listen to is McIntosh. So any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
So a couple of the important details; my budget is around $3000 with a little wiggle room. The rest of my system is as follows: SOTA Sapphire VI turntable, McIntosh MP100 Phono pre, Schiit Feya+ tube rolled pre. 90% of the music I listen to is Rock the other 10% is Jazz. I am looking for something that will last me awhile and be great for a Martin Logan upgrade at some point. I have been looking at some stuff by Rogue and Odyssey but dont know the brands well. I also live out on the middle of nowhere and all I really have available to listen to is McIntosh. So any feedback would be greatly appreciated.