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Aleph 3 - Its 2013, are they still awesome ?

I have a chance to purchase an admittedly overpriced Aleph 3 ($1400).
Have not heard it yet, but judging by its reviews am very excited.
But I do understand the Amp is atleast 14 years old technology.

So would this amp still hold on its own with newer Amps from this era in the same price range <4K.
essrand
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grannyring
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Don't buy it, rather buy a First Watt M2 for $1690 from Reno Hifi if they still have any refurb ones. You get the full warranty and Nelson Pass's current best effort and an amp with similar tone and strengths - only better.

No kidding. Buy one! I just did and love it.
essrand OP
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Hmmm...I think the guy I bought it from, did the same that you mention. I saw that replaced the amp (Aleph) I bought from him with a First Watt.
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syntax
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... now I need a right speaker to go with it. damn

> 92dB / 8Ω
essrand OP
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Thanks Syntax.

Do you have any recommendations for such speakers under 5K new or used ?
zd542
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I got really good results with ProAc. I think DeVore would be worth looking into, as well. Even though the amp is only 30 watts, its a very clean 30 watts. You won't have any problems finding a speaker to go with it.
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