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Favorite SS Amp?

And the search continues. I am always looking for better. I currently have a pair of Dali Euphonia MS-4's which I love. I am using a Sherbourn 7/2100 which is a fine amp but not exactly what I am looking for. Ideally I am looking to go back to just 2 channel. Based on size and WAF constraints, I am limited to a stereo amp that will be in a cabinet so heat will be a consideration, although the bottom shelf could conceivably have 5-6 inches above it for heat dissipation if I went to a Class A amplifier. Budget is a consideration. Really not looking to spend much over 3-4K used. High current and respectable power would be a plus. Sonic signature is very important and big soundstage as well. Thanks in advance for all of your good input.

Good Listening,

Steve Bachman
Phoenix, AZ
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drubin
3,240 posts
 
Although it's a bit early to find them used, I recommend you look at the
Rowland 201 monoblocks. $4700 the pair list, 250/500 watts into 8/4
ohms. They are small (almost tiny, my wife thinks they're
"cute") and generate virtually NO heat (they have no fan or
heat sinks) and they sound magnificent. I am a former long-time Pass
owner.

There are also other digital amps that will offer you a low-heat solution.
danielk141
488 posts
 
Since you're here in Phoenix, go to Esoteric Audio in Scottsdale & hear the Rowland 201s.
Then go to Celestial on 27th Ave & Thomas Rd. They have the Pass X amps, YBA & Electrocompaniet.
sean
6,229 posts
 
Sounds like Phoenix isn't "hurting" for good sound or high quality brands : ) Sean
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mikesinger
572 posts
 
depends on price....

no price range - Halcro ( great amp but the pre is really bad)
expensive - classe cam mono's
moderate-herron & pse studio signatures
bargain of the century- pse studio v's

mike
maximmd864
15 posts
 
My favorite would be BVaudio. Top notch quality amps, 0 distortion, very 3D, nothing can compare to the detail, remote controlled with a lot of features, they don't heat up and they are priced reasonably. BVaudio is a smaller company but belongs among the best of the best.
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