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One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....

Is there one amplifier that everyone can agree on as a contemporary standard? An amplifier that can be considered a standard in both the studio and in a home stereo setup?

What one amplifier does everything very well and can be found in homes and in professional audio engineering environments?

What amp covers all the bases and gives you a glimpse into all qualities of fine musical reproduction?

...something Yamaha? ...something McIntosh?

brettmcee
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2psyop
779 posts
 
BTW the posts so far are leaning away from the idea that one amp "rules" them all. Audiophiles here are offering different amps and I will predict that list will get longer. I doubt you will come to a consensus on ONE amp.
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phantom_av
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NO such thing!

elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
I suggest the op printout photos of all the amplifiers that come up when Google image of 'amplifier' Paste them on a big board. The throw darts at the board blindfolded. The amp with the most dart holes after throwing 10,000 times is you One to Rule them ALL. I am certain that method is as sound as asking the folks here which one is best.                 
If you ask me, I would vote for Bryston.. pair of 28B3 But that is totally personal bias and in no way means they actually are 'The One.'
mrdecibel
1,244 posts
 
One preamp to rule them all; one dac to rule them all; one speaker to rule them all; one transport to rule them all, tt, tonearm, cartridge, pc, interconnect, speaker cable, isolation devices, and on, and on and on. Are you kidding ?
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noble100
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brettmccee,

     I understand your preference for a disciplined scientific approach to audio with standards and an agreed upon language devoted to it   All words, terms and concepts would be clearly defined and their usage very strictly obeyed.

     I think many of us recognize you are on an enlightened path that's ultimately leading to establishing logic and order to a currently chaotic HEA environment.

     I believe all Audiogon members, even some of our dimmer brethren, realize we should applaud your vision and encourage your efforts towards discovering the "One Amp To Rule Them All".
    Now, for  the Good News! (you should probably sit down before proceeding.):

     We all voted and decided to put you in charge of transforming the chaotic HEA environment into the inspired and orderly environment you've envisioned and detailed.
     Unfortunately, this is an unpaid position but you do have the remainder of your lifetime as the allotted timeframe.
    Best wishes on your mission and please let us know when it's completed.


Tim
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