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Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system

While waiting for a new speaker delivery, I have some time to start looking for a SS integrated amplifier, and hoping for some recommendations.

The speaker to pair with is Ascend Acoustics Sierra Tower with RAAL tweeter option that is around 91dB efficient, and the room size is 12x18x8.  I mostly listen to classical, jazz, female vocal, and the listening level normally is around 85dB, occasionally go up to 90dB.

I originally was looking for class-A integrated amplifier, but now would like to open the possibility to class-A/B as well to see what will be a good match for this new system I am putting together.

TIA
elan120
bilaltata
14 posts
 
Have a look at AVM from Germany. I just got their SA8.2 power amp, which I am currently driving direct from my PS Audio DS Dac. Sounds absolutely amazing. Warm, luscious, detailed but not fatiguing. I am using them to drive focal sopra 3s. Was previously using the Anthem STR integrated but the AVM is in another league. 
hysteve
71 posts
 
I recently put together a system using Pass INT 60 and really love it. It has 30 w/ch pure class A and another 30 class A/B. More than enough power to drive my Volti Razz speakers. New the INT 60 is 9,000 but used ones can be found on the used market. I paid 6,500 for a 6 yo unit and it is flawless.
toyman
40 posts
 
I have the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Towers w/RAAL and I run 2 different amps.
SS - Peachtree GaN400 ampTube - Raven Blackhawk Mk. 3.1
Both amps sound good with those speakers.
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emrofsemanon
292 posts
 
the rega brio R sounded class A "tubey warm" to me when i gave it an extended listen. 50 watts per side. totally unharsh with waveform-rounding circuitry at max power to avoid clipping. acts somewhat like an SET in that respect. runs somewhat warm, just like a typical class SET. sweet trebles. round bass. compact. 
kennyc
1,191 posts
 
Hegel H590, maybe a bit overkill unless planning for future component upgrades.
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