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TOP TEN solid state amps of all time?

Audigon members really responded well the the Top Ten Tuners of All Time. Literally a wealth of information for all of us.Plus the civility of members was outstanding. We can disagree but still share our opinions. Lets keep this discussion the same.Also lets keep the price new or used at 10K or less. To start this thread I vote for the Threshold 400a Class a amp.Cant remember the new price but used is $400.00 to $600.00 average. I my opinion one of the best amps ever made. In the class A/B amps vote for CM LABS,one of the first true mil spec amps produced. Doubt if many of you remember CM Labs though.
ferrari
garfish
1,840 posts
 
One of the McCormack DNA amps should easily make the top ten; my choice is the DNA-2DX. Cheers. Craig.
mrchips
53 posts
 
Threshold SA/1's (in silver) pure class A mono-blocks modified to Balance mode. These amps have everything you want. Beauty, smooth mids and highs. With realistic bass extensions, and tightness.
ferrari OP
617 posts
 
To Swampwalker - And I thought I would be the only one to remember C M Labs. Still have the 914 Amp and the C M 300 Pre Amp. Recently refired the Amp in my second system. Just fabulous in every way.Must have been nuts to retire this unit in favor of a Sumo unit. C M Labs was way ahead of their time.
sfbaydude
109 posts
 
Krell full power balanced amps with cast system. They're a totally different animal than the prior ones (fpb) with no cast. And you don't need to use the cast cables with the FPBc amps; balanced cables do just fine. I'd have to look at the lists for those <$10k.
trelja
3,215 posts
 
I have a lot of respect for the Jeff Rowland Design Group products. I think they have a very natural, unforced, unelectronic sound. I also like Electrocompaniet, but would give the nod to Rowland.
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