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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
pauley_1958
18 posts
 
Symphonic Line, not much any better out there.
Compete well against all the best top ones available.
rhocken
18 posts
 
Such as Memisis 18.4 monoblocks. Not inexpensive, but would qualify as in the Ultimate category.
posbwp555
72 posts
 
David, I have been reading your entries with interest.
I heard the Osiris ten years ago and lusted for them ever since. I am considering purchasing a pair soon. You have had some incredible gear. If you haven't tried the Stealth Indras yet, you should. You'll unload your Valhalla's in a
hurry. I would love to get a pair of Boulder's to mate with the Osiris but they rarely seem to come up for sale used (I guess that says something). What would be your second choice for the Osiris?

Bart
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.
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