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Looking to downsize and for suggestions for amp(s)

I currently have a pair of Pass 260.8's and I am considering to start downsizing my main system. While I really like the amps, considering something a little more flexiable. I currently have them on platforms in front of my rack so they take a lot of real estate. Hoping for suggestions that might actually fit back in rack.

I curretnly use an ARC 5se with and I am not curretnly thinking about changing that or other sources or speakers, just the amps.

Mostly looking at SS amp(s) as I have felt that they usually mate pretty well with tube pre's.

Have a ML 23.5 in second system that I still really like, but that also requires a platform so that might be an upgrade to something a little smaller down the road.

Speakers are 87dB  Shahinian Hawks, also not currently looking to change.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

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auroravengeance
134 posts
 

You had a lot of good suggestions, especially the AGD and SPL. 

Similar price to your Pass you could get Aavik P-280 which is a great performer. 

bolong
602 posts
 

Based on my recent experience with AGD Audion Mk3 monos I recommend replacing the stock fuses with AudioMagic Masterpiece M2 fuses especially if you are running horn speakers. Everything in the music gets very right very quickly.

denydog
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Not for everyone, but Benchmark ABH2 are certainly small and light for class AB amps.

tkrtrb125
291 posts
 

@denydog They are not Class A/B but Class H-G dual rail. . 

denydog
10 posts
 

tkrtrb125, You are correct. I think I refer to it that way because I think of class H or G as a form of class AB. It's also called a class AB in a number of published reviews, including Stereophile's. My mistake.

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