Recommend ~9"-wide 2-ch Power Amp with XLR input - please


I’m assembling a ’mini’ system, to serve as 2nd 2-ch system using spare; Node (N130 with outboard linerar PSU), Denefrips Ares 2 DAC (with firmware allowing volume adjustment) and a pair of GoldenEar Triton 3+ speakers. Since the Node and Ares2 are ’mini’ component sized (8-9"-wide), thought to find a matching amp to create a ’mini’ rack. The GE Triton3+ have built-in 1200w amp for their bass speakers, so really ony need to drive the mids & tweets. GE’s have AMT tweeters, which I like very much, but they can be ’bright’ at times, so ideally not an amp known to lean on the harsh side. These speakers would probably sound best with a warm-sounding amp. Amps on my radar:

  • Schitt Vidar (missing stereo XLR)
  • VTV Hypex nCore 252MP
  • S.M.S.L. AO-200MKII (good value?)
  • Advance Paris BX-1 (beautiful VU meters) <-- can’t find in US?

Anyone happen to have a BX-1 to sell in the US? (PM me)

I am aware some amp mfg’s have made ’mini’ versions over the years (like maybe McIntosh, Krell, etc.), but I’m not knowledgeable enough to know what specific make/models I’d be looking for. Used is fine with me.

Sincerelty appreciate recommendations.

mwatsme

Or a Quad 303! Vintage/modded or the new one. Beautiful small amps with warmth. 

If you can stretch to 11", the SPL s800 (or the newer s900) is exceptional. 

For Advance Paris, you can contact my good friend and stellar rep, Russ Katz russ@thevinylrevivers.com. He can help you with anything high end. 

I have dealt with All Elite Audio, and can highly recommend them.  They carry Advance Paris, although they don’t show the BX-1. Maybe they can get it?

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