Based on my experience hearing the latest Channel Islands Audio D100 mono blocks, they fit your criteria perfectly...warm, musical, non-fatiguing...and only $1600/pair. CI Audio will have 250 wpc D200 monos available soon, and these might be ideal for your larger room. I once owned Bryston 4B SST and 14B SST amps, and I can recommend the D100 monos without hesitation.
Help me choose an amp
My Aragon 8008 died. Now I must replace (OK with me,
I was burned out on the "solid state" vibe anyway).
Want to find a warm, musical, non-fatiguing power amp
(not integrated) for a large bedroom (26 x 24 x 8).
Must integrate well with:
McCormack SST-1 drive
Meridian 563 DA conv.
Audio Research L7S pre
Thiel CS2 2 spkrs
Listen to rock, pop, acoustic music, some jazz. Prefer used tube or warm SS-type like Bryston. Prefer to
keep the price tag under $1200. Ideas?
I was burned out on the "solid state" vibe anyway).
Want to find a warm, musical, non-fatiguing power amp
(not integrated) for a large bedroom (26 x 24 x 8).
Must integrate well with:
McCormack SST-1 drive
Meridian 563 DA conv.
Audio Research L7S pre
Thiel CS2 2 spkrs
Listen to rock, pop, acoustic music, some jazz. Prefer used tube or warm SS-type like Bryston. Prefer to
keep the price tag under $1200. Ideas?
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