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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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coffeey
363 posts
 
If you can find a cj Sonographe amp,outstanding as is anything to with cj is.Al
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
Sorlowski what do your ears like?
david12
1,398 posts
 
Another vote for Pass Labs, particularly if you want Class A, all the Aleph series sound great, natural, detailed. I use the 3, but at only 30 watts you may need more power. They are also, of course, quite cheap, in my view a bargain 2nd hand for what you get. Yes they run really hot and power consumption means they should'nt really be left on all the time. The new XA series look interesting. Nelson Pass claim they combine the best of the Aleph and X series, but thet are very seriously expensive
hififile
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I am truly amazed by the Quad 909. I bought the 909 2 months ago, and I am literally astounded at how good it is and the reasonable price.

It is very well regarded amongst the audio writers/reviewers too.
rmdh
9 posts
 
arc 300.2.good soundstaging,lots of power.natural sounding.no heat.small for wattage[300 in 8ohm,500 in 4ohm,conservative]right in your price range new.best amp i have had in my system.and i had krell,plinius,bat,spectron.
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