Check out Hegel. All their integrated amps have HT bypass.
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Hey everyone,
I have been upgrading my home system, but then moved due to a new house for work. The power amp was the last one to be updated. After 3 Monoprice amps, instead of getting another warranty replacement, I decided to return and upgrade in the process. So needless to say, I need a new power amp to use for my set-up. I would prefer to stay around $5k or so, but flexible as needed and looking at both new and used. Room is a split use 70/30 music/movies that measures 14'x20' with vaulted ceilings (peaks around 14'), but opens to the kitchen/dining room behind which is another 11' deep. I had a 5.2.2 system at the old house and will probably do the same here, but will at least start with the 2.2 and go from there until I have time to get set-up and play with the set-up.
Speakers: Sonus Faber Serafino Tradition
Processor: Anthem AVM 70 8k
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Thank you everyone for the suggestions, definitely have been doing my research on the recommendations above. @kota1 I have considered monoblocks and definitely not opposed to doing so. The Van Alstine have been on my list of possibilities.
I also worry about the amount of power required, as SF recommends 80-350W. When I was originally looking for new speakers, a local shop stated the Nova III was night and day difference with more power driving them and assumed that the Serafino would be the same way. |
1.9 ohms is rough. Not sure if AVA would be best for this scenario. Frank used to make amps with extra transistors to deal with low impedance speakers. Not sure if that’s the case nowadays. Odyssey Audio states their amps are good in low impedance situations. Sanders and Coda may be another option if Bryson is unsuited for the role. |
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