If you use the amp for second system and casual listeing.
I recommend Starkrimson monoblocks with opttional Gan supply.
Although I am tube guy, I enjoy its clarity and no heat during summer.
Thomas
Looking for an Amp Replacement
I am in need of advice and direction on replacing my ML 23.5 amp. While replacing the power caps a cap on the output board was damaged and is no longer available. The most viable right now option is to start looking for a replacement amp and to complete repair down the road or scrap it... (was purchased used maybe 10 years ago)
It is for a second system that is mainly used for background and light listening to streamed/internet radio and the occasional CD and playback from NAS storage using JRiver.
Currently have pulled my Perreaux 3150 out of retirement and have been using that with acceptable results. Looking at a used amp for better bang for the buck return in the 150-200wpc and a budget of 2-3k+/-
Rest of system comprises of
ARC ls28, PSA DSD, Magnum Dynalab 801, Shahinian Acoustics Obelisk, Sony XA5400es CD
I liked the sound I was able to get from this set up with the ML, but have a bad experience with a 333 in main system a while back and as such I do not have a lot of faith in their newer gear.
While not expecting someone to have identical components, would like to hear from tube/ss combos people as I am using this in three systems and really like the overall sound.
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If you can’t fix your current amp I’d listen to @mazian above who had your speakers and had good results with a 100Wpc McCormack amp. Here’s a nice DNA225 that’s 225Wpc and 400 into 4 Ohms. I’ve got a completely modified DNA 0.5 amp and its got guts and soul, which is probably why mazian liked it with your speakers. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649982529-mccormack-dna-225-power-amplifier-works-perfectly/ |
I am a Pass fanboy so...I have seen 2 Pass Labs 150.5s for ~$3K. THIS one was refurbished by PL before the pandemic. $2900 but offer less and see if seller bites. |
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