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Need a modern Class A monoblock, preferably half or compact chassis

Anyone here know anyone that might know if something like this may be available before year end. I am currently ampless, beginning to suffer withdrawls…wishing for Pass Labs to release an XA30.8 like powered amp, split into 2/3 scale monoblocks with xs or xa or ?? designator with Balanced Input.

XA60.8 is the logical choice if nothing shows up this year, but until I pull the trigger, alien monoblocks could distract me, for instance Valvet A4.5, from getting what I truly desire.  

The current XA30.8 is the dream split into a modern Pass Labs monoblock.

FW is too focused and limiting to consider.

Anyone know of this possibility on the horizion for an XA30.88

sayas

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soix
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seems steep for a 17 year old design that may need capacitors and ???

They were built in 2021 so only a few years old.  BTW the price is in Canadian $ and would equate to about $7200 USD and is probably negotiable.  Doesn’t have a standby switch, but does Pass?  FWIW.

soix
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If you really want monoblock amps I highly doubt you’d be unhappy with the Valvets.  Choices, choices.

soix
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These incredible amps are well worth a look if seller will sell in the US…

https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/650100222-clayton-audio-m200-custom-class-a-monoblock-amps-simple-elegance-massive-class-a-current/

soix
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You should read reviews of some of the newer GaN amps if you haven’t already and specifically Atmasphere and AGD for your price range.  Many people have let go of their prized Class A or A/B and even tube amps for these and several have termed them “end-game” amps.  If there’s a trial period for the Atmasphere GaN or AGD Tempo di GaN amp I think it’d be well worth your time/energy to do so, and I believe both are upgradable so as new/improved amp modules are developed you have that nice option if desired.  Again, read the reviews — these are not your father’s Class D amps so try to keep an open mind.  FWIW, and best of luck.

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