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Solid state amp ultimate stop...

Hi,
I am wondering, when upgrading your power amplifier (solid state/hybrid/digital but not tube), which brand of amplifier do you think could be your last stop for your solid state amplifier investment? Put it in another way, which brand(s) of solid state power amp would be your ultimate dream machine that you believe you will be very happy to live with for a long time? In your answer, please consider a realistic top budget that you are willing to spend for that ultimate power amp. As for me, I will be very happy when I finally upgraded to a Pass or BAT product.

This question is just for the sake of discussion, please .. don't flame me. :)

Thanks,
KG
lkean
24phun
55 posts
 
Surprising to me that within a budget, no one has suggested Ayre. They are quite respected by several long timers in the industry who are known for their critical listening.
Sim Audio makes some verrry nice products.
I own a Pass, won't be my "last stop", but then I'm not even trying to kick my habit.
Some newer Pass amps have a pretty low input impedance, so you'll have less latitude in preamp choices.
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
Krell 400cx. The last solid state amp I will ever need.
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
Obviously going senile when you find you have responded at least twice to the same thread. Perhaps a new thread on this very topic, if I can remember to post it...
ertugrul
36 posts
 
Tenor HP 300,Gryphon antileon signature monos,Pass labs XA 160(200),Boulder 2010 or Fm acoustics 611 i can live which any of this hapily!Btw i own the Tenors!
vinh111
3 posts
 
Forget about Pass labs X1000, Classe Omega,Mcintosh 1201, Rowland,Krell...Simaudio Moon Rock mono blocs currently selling for $50,000 the best money can buy.You have to hear them to believe them. Jm labs Grande Utopia + Moon Rock = Heaven
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