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Amplifier for Avantgarde Duos

I'm looking for an amplifier for my Avantgarde Duos. I'm currently using an Art Audio Carissa with an ASL Flora for the pre. With this combination I still get a shrill presentation on some recordings. My pre has a nice rounded top end so I feel comfortable with it. Does anyone have any suggestions for the amp. Again I prefer something that softens the shrillness. Some amps have a lean top end. The Carissa is almost there.
frontier1
cmo
471 posts
 
Search the treads there are a lot of answers to your questions....... With regard to the Carrissa; I would stay away from 845 valves with the AVG's. If you can find an Art Audio PX-25 that would be a great match- it is by far the best I have heard in my system (they even make a low voltage AVG model). You might also look at some of their 300b amps......

Chris
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dedicatedaudio
169 posts
 
Hello, we have found the BAT VK55, VK75SE or 150SE monos to be a nice combo (with 150s - award winning combo - "best sound CES 2004").

The VK55 sounds great but the 75/150 is a bit quieter.

Cheers Dan
triode
263 posts
 
As Cmo says, Art Audio PX25 is a great choice...also Audiopax 88s, and the best I've heard with Duos: Lamm ML-2.
myraj
345 posts
 
I've owned the Duos before and 300b amps work wonderfully with them. I suggest the Sophia 300b as first choice for best value. The Wavac is excellent. The Cary SE Signature did a nice job too. The ceramic base Sophia Electric 300b tubes I'd recommend with all listed....I like them better then WE's! I'd avoid the Wavelength models though.
GREAT speakers! Good luck and Good Listening!
rodman99999
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Hi Chris- Since I know you are at least contemplating a switch to a 300B based amp- Here is a link to a review of 11 different iterations/brands. You may find the observations/info helpful: (http://www.stereophile.com/features/229/index.html)
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