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Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs)
Re comment above by atmasphere I can understand one of the reasons why my class A/B monoblocs sound so good - they use zero feedback and run very high into class A (400w each at idle). BAT VK655SE's.  
Clocking: again!
Does anybody have experience of using a dcS Rossini with an Esoteric G-02X clock? the Rossini clock input impedance is 75 Ohms and the Esoteric has 4 world clock outputs which are also 75 Ohms and the owners manual states: "You can set the clock ... 
Bladelius Ymer power amp - any experiences..???
Very Interesting, particularly  getting Michael to modify those amps into Class A mono blocks. I think that the Ymer itself is pure class A for the first 45w. 
Bladelius Ymer power amp - any experiences..???
Many years ago I chose an Advantage (Bladelius) S250 over the Krell that I compared it with. All driven with BAT pre-amps. It was an excellent power amp which I subsequently upgraded to Bladelius Grendel and finally Bladelius Ymer. Each was a subs... 
D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef?
Good luck!Upgrading with your kind of budget is opening a can of worms. Be prepared to spend a lot of time and effort if you you want performance that matches your budget. You are faced with some very questionable reviews in the HiFi press (when d... 
Which stereo amp to try under $30k
I think that for me its about both the music and the equipment. As long as my system is working well, which is most of the time, I don't meddle; It is there for the enjoyment of music. Sometimes by myself, but often with friends or family. I like ... 
Which stereo amp to try under $30k
Re Bladelius Ymer (on the subject of bass), I notice that you have shortlisted the Audio Research 160S. I recently heard this driving the Wilson Alex. On the James Blake track "limit to your love" I thought that the bass line was powerful and cont... 
Which stereo amp to try under $30k
I'm not surprised that you like the Boulder. I've only tried the 2060 but it certainly has the immense levels of power and control to give you powerful, disciplined bass in a small room. I couldn't afford it but I now have a Bladelius Ymer driven ... 
A brief review of 15 high-end speakers on home demo including B&W, Boenicke, Magico,Wilson
Would you mind letting us know what cables you are using and if you have any mains conditioning?