Well.... unfortunately the obvious choice is in fact the Bel Canto REF1000M mono, formerly called the REF1000 Mk.2. Not the faintest hint of stereotypical SS sound in this amp. Staging is of the size and depth of amps in the $18K range.... Bass is strong and very musical, and treble is nicely articulated, and not at all jarring. The amp does require about 800 hours for complete break in; It is as musical and involving as can be.
Note that I have not heard Red Dragon in my own system, but heard them only at shows.... Gave me the impression of some darkness, and some difficulty in controlling treble intermodulation.
My PFO review of REF1000 Mk.2 is at:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue43/bel_canto_ref1000.htm
G.
Note that I have not heard Red Dragon in my own system, but heard them only at shows.... Gave me the impression of some darkness, and some difficulty in controlling treble intermodulation.
My PFO review of REF1000 Mk.2 is at:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue43/bel_canto_ref1000.htm
G.