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Please Recommend a Low Gain Solid State Amp ARC

Hi all,

The amplifier I am using is a McCormack DNA-125, which has 30db of gain. I have an Audio Research SP8 MkII preamplifier. I had Audio Research lower the gain in my SP8 recently, but needless to say, the volume through my Vandersteen 3A Signatures still gets loud in a hurry. I was wondering if someone could please recommend a low gain, solid state Audio Research amplifier that is rated between 100-200 watts per channel? I do not want a tube amplifier, and I do not want to get rid of my precious (SP8 MkII).

Thank you!
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photon46
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Have you considered just lowering the voltage delivered to your preamp from your sources by using Rothwell's audio attenuators? It's a lot cheaper than buying a new amp and their insertion in the audio chain is inaudible to my ears.

www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/attenuators.html
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