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Just wondering, with this audio merry-go-round of buying and selling, if anyone has an amp that will be a keeper for life. I haven't yet but came verrrry close
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I have heard Accuphase makes the highest quality pure class A amplifiers. Wanted to get some feedback on folks experience with their amps and any other amp
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Anyone had a chance to try out the Emotiva amplifiers and compare them to some of the more well known brands? How are the sound quality of the amps and how do
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How do we remember 1970s amplifiers
I would be curious to hear some of the memories and impressions associated with the following short list of 1970s amplifiers: - McIntosh "first
Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers
I've owned several very highly regarded tube amps. Some of them allowed adjustment of the amount of negative feedback. I've always found some degree of
Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look
Hello Most of us chose an amp for it's musicality. But if you would chose your amplifiers for it's visual aesthetic, some great looking
Older PURE CLASS A Amplifiers
I am looking at some older Pure Class A amps and am curious as to are they as good as some newer amps like the Pass X150, and which ones are recommended, and
CLASS A AMPLIFIERS
What are the sonic benefits of pure class A amps? Are they more "powerful"?
Pure class A amplifiers = slow amplifiers
Hi folks, I know this is subject of controversy. In general pure class A has been regarded as the best way in solid state amplification to get the purest sound.
Why so many amplifiers for sale
I remember not so long ago when these things were the hot ticket item, touted by all the reviewers as the next-big-thing, giant-killer, blah blah blah. Once
Trelja's new tube amplifiers Granite 860 1
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Amplifiers for B&W 803D/802D
I'm new to high end home audio (have extensive high end Pioneer ODR system in the car) and am looking for amps to pair with either B&W 803D or 802D. My local B&
Prefered 300B tubes for Canary Amplifiers
I'm the owner of a Canary 306 300B amplifier. The stock tubes are EH and I'm interested in upgrading to a premium set of 300B tubes. I'm wondering what others
what are some of the best amplifiers
I have owned many amplifiers over time. Some were high priced and some were not. My latest finding is a pair of Forte model 7 monoblocks reworked by John
New Digital Switching Amplifiers
Anyone had the luxury of comparing any of these fine digital switching amplifiers to eachother or to other high end amplifiers such as Pass, Krell etc?
Integrated Amplifiers with neutral sound
Besides the Bryston and Simaudio what other Integrated Amplifiers would sound good with warm sounding speakers. Thanks in advance on Your opinions.
The Best Tube Amplifiers vs Spectron
Before I bought Spectron stereo amp for my Watt/Puppy 8 I used McIntosh 2202, excellent tube amp and one of the best I ever owned. However, Spectron was better
Amplifiers for Talon Hawk monitors
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Tube amplifiers and interstage transformers
Hi, I have seen that a lot of very expensive tube amplifiers use interstage transformers to handle impedance between stages. There are other two
Shindo Amplifiers and Audio Note Loudspeakers
I read recently that Art Dudley is using a Shindo Haut-Brion amplifier with Audio Note AN-E SPe HSE loudspeakers. I am interested in reading any
The New Jeff Rowland amplifiers ROCK
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Recall of Krell Amplifiers
I just received information that the US CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) in conjunction with Krell Industries has recalled 2,300 of their KAV-250a,
Direct Digital Amplifiers
I am very excited about the concept of direct digital amplifiers, such as the NAD M2 and the new NuForce DDA-100. There are others coming out too. I would
FM Acoustics Amplifiers
A lot has been said about how great these pre and power amplifiers are. Are they worth the high prices? Would appreciate some comments on their performance as
Powerful Push Pull Triode Amplifiers
At 275 watts, is the Manley Neo-Classic 500 Monoblock the most powerful push-pull triode amplifier available?
power amplifiers with ICEpower module
Hi guys, what do you think of the new breed of "digital" amplifiers with the ICEpower modules, I mean sonically. My initial thoughts are neither
General opinion about ADCOM amplifiers
I was just curious to get everyone's take on ADCOM I want to upgrade from a reciever to an amp/pre-amp for HT. I have been looking into Nohr's
Buzz about pure class A solid state amplifiers
Fellow Audiogoners: I would greatly appreciate all your input/insight. Lately both in and out of Audiogon, I have been aware of a "buzz"
Jadis amplifiers: rolled off treble
Hi folks (and Jadis aficionados out there), tell me the truth please: do Jadis amplifiers have rolled off treble? Each time I'm listening to one I have this
Leaving amplifiers on all the time
Current set-up utilizes a Sunfire Cinema Grand 200x5 amplifier. One of the benefits of Sunfire technology is the fact that even after running the amp all
Connecting I pod to Integrated Amplifiers
Hi, Can you please let me know whether & How we can connect I-Pod to an integrated amlifier like NAD C352/C370/C372 (or) Creek 4330 ? Thanks
Tube amplifiers that really drive MBL 101E's
There may be no interested in re-starting this seven-month-old thread but I thought I'd give it a shot. 1. The CAT JL-3s seem to be a reasonably sure
Who and what are BEL/Bell Labs amplifiers
I have noted several times the existence of a company called BEL or BELL Labs and their amps seem to be geared towards the high end market, and yet, I cannot
What amplifiers should I have for Dyn Temptation
I bought Dynaudio Evidence Temptation this week. No amplifiers now. Please recommend amplifiers for them. Thanks
Zu speakers with Atma Sphere M60 amplifiers
I own the latest version of the Atma-Sphere M60 amplifiers. Arriving soon are a pair of Zu Definition speakers. Does anyone here have any experience driving
ARC vs Atma Sphere and ARC vs VTL Amplifiers
(Sorry in advance for the long post.) While I'm particularly interested in the Atma-Sphere MA-1 and the VTL MB-450, I'm interested in learning what
Preamps for Atma Sphere OTL Amplifiers
I have a pair of M60 MKIII mono-OTL amps. I am currently using them with Atma-Spheres MP-3 pre. I'm looking for advice from people who are using preamps other
Do the Jeff Rowland 201 amplifiers have warmth
My system includes the Meridian 508.24 CD player, the Jeff Rowland Concentra I Integrated amplifier and the ProAc 2.5 speakers. Do the new Jeff Rowland
Using Power Conditioners/Distribu with Amplifiers
Hello, I was curious to know peoples opinions and experiences on using power conditioners or power distribution devices inline with your primary amplifier/
Amplifiers and Horn Loudspeakers
Greetings, Wasn't sure where to post this (Amps or Speakers), but here goes..... Horn loudspeakers of course are high in efficiency, and don't
Does anyone know about Sphinx amplifiers
I have been told that Sphinx was made by Siltech in the Netherlands. Were they ever sold here in the United States and what period of time? Are they still in
amplifiers for Kappa 9's
I have seen some feedback in here about the use of Bryston Amps for driving Infinity Kappa 9's, and agree that these are not the best amps to be using for
Prefered Amplifiers to run with Harbeth M40 1
As the owner of the Harbeth M40.1, I'm seeking advice from owners of this fine speaker as to which amplifiers they have found to be the most synergistic in
has anyone heard the nuforce amplifiers
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Power Cables for Class D Amplifiers
Do Class D amplifiers that are very efficient, high power, (ie 600 watts at 8 ohms 1110 watts at 4 ohms) require the heavier lower gauge power cords (10, 9, 8
Redgum amplifiers
Anyone else enjoying this Australian stuff? I just bought used RGi120 integrated . It does everything right in my system. Very very good. Volume control for
Amplifiers for B&W 804 Nautilus Need Help
Can you recommend some good-quality amplifiers (used or NEW, integrated or pre/power)for the B&W 804 N? The speakers have a 89db sensitity but I heard it need
Two Amplifiers Connected in Parallel
Provided my preamp (receiver) can power two identical 2CH amplifiers, what are the advantages (if any) of connecting the two in parallel, one amp driving
Totem Forest and Budget Amplifiers
I have a wonderful set of Totem Forest Speakers and I need advice on a budget friendly integrated amp (less than 1K) to carry me over a year or two until I
Location of fuse in NAF amplifiers
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Do amplifiers deteriorate if not used
Do amplifier internal parts (capacitors etc) deteriorate over time if they aren't being used, for example if an amplifier is in storage? Thanks.
Amplifiers: High Current High Voltage
I've seen alot of mention about current-based and voltage-based amplifiers, and I am confused. I thought all amplifiers recreated the wave form by varying
new kharma amplifiers matrix 150
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What amplifiers should I consider
I am purchasing a set of Hales Revelation 3 speakers, and believe my Acurus DIA 100 MK II Integrated Amplifier is going to be somewhat "challenged."
Best Looking SS Integrated Amplifiers Under 2,000
Hi. I've been looking at a lot of integrated amps from vintage 70s through 80s to modern day equipment. So far, I kinda like the vintage stuff especially the
What are your thoughts on hybrid amplifiers
I have recently set up a completely vacuum tube system and it sounds, well, gorgeous. I was looking at the Pathos Classic One Hybrid amplifier which uses
Upgrading my SET amplifiers
I am very happy with my Wright Sound 3.5/Lamhorn/Lowther EX 4 combo, but I know that the amps can be improved. I was looking for a Berning Siegfried, but
Push pull 300B amplifiers
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PS Audio's new "Gain Cell" Amplifiers
just announced today. Is it possible that it is the real deal? A 500/1000 (8/4) wpc integrated amp???
Newbie question: Amplifiers, Volume, Clipping
I've just got my first proper stereo. It's a bit of a mixed bag of used gear and the speakers + amp aren't ideally matched. I'm continually concerned about
What new tube amplifiers are good for Thiel CS7
Currently driving Thiels with Levinson 332 amp and 38 preamp. I am considering going to high end tube amplification on recommendation of friends. Turntable is
BAT Solid State Amplifiers
Just wanted to get an idea as to how they sound? I was told by an acquaintance that it sounds lean. Not sure though if the matching pre-amp used was BAT as
Inverted Amplifiers
What are the differences between inverted and non-inverted amplifiers? How do you tell which is which?
Performance loss in used amplifiers
Recently purchased Mark Levinson 383, 6 years old. Should I be worried about any performance loss? Specifically, does anything in the amp "wear out"
Grant Fidelity Amplifiers
The Grant Fidelity Rita 880-S and 340 are being discounted heavily. Unfortunately the owner is ill. Does anyone have experience with either of these. They
How Do Digital Amplifiers Clip
I will be moving the speakers from the current "A" system to a secondary system where the current solid state amplifier is underpowered. I am fond
Servicing amplifiers from very small companies
A lot of us buy amps/preamps from what are virtually one-person operations. In general, can these be serviced if the company shuts down? How easy is it for a
McIntosh Integrated Amplifiers
Autoformers vs. No Autoformers What are the differences between the two types of McIntosh integrateds? I'm not really familiar with
Audio Space amplifiers
Has anyone heard of Audio Space, and have listened to their amplifiers, namely the Audio Space Nova 34?
Belcanto Power Amplifiers
If I remember correctly there were a lot of Belcanto Evo power amplifier users on this message board, has anybody tried their latest e-One Ref 1000's or e-One
line conditioner for amplifiers
i have noticed the beginning of the summer degradation in the quality of the ac. LIPA is doing it again. so, i am considering a regenerator for my vtl
Forte amplifiers: design and specifications FYI
Before sending my Forte 4a on to its next owner, I've copied the interesting bits of the manual as a public service and in the hope of building at some point a
Confused about Krell FPB 300 400 200 Amplifiers
I have auditioned a Krell FPB-300 and an FPB-200. There was a large difference between these two amplifiers. I am in the market for a new Krell amp, but I
REL Subs with H2O Amplifiers
I currently use H2O's Signature 250M (Mono) amplifiers in my 2-channel system. I have a REL Britannia B3 Sub on the way. In preparing to recieve
Nautilus 801 bass/room size amplifiers
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2 amplifiers, 1 pair of speakers
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Best China made super integrated amplifiers
I am interested in trying the China made super integrated amplifiers and need some advice on which is the best and most reputable. I am attracted by the
Pass Labs & Belles class A amplifiers
Has anyone compared the moderately powered Pass Labs XA series class-A amplifiers (the 60W or 100W monos) versus the MB-01 from Belles/Power Modules?
Blue Circle amplifiers
Who all here have heard Blue Circle amplifiers? I've been searching for the ideal integrated for the past few months, and I like what I'm hearing about the
Extended power on for Pass Labs XA 5 amplifiers
Has anybody experienced significant improvement in sound as your amplifier is left on for days? I was surprised to find how much can be extracted from Pass
Graaf Amplifiers Factory closed down
I talked to my dealer this morning and he told me that Graff is officially closed. It is official. I used to own the Modena monoblocks OTL and loved them.
Recommended SS amplifiers for Aesthetix Calypso
My new Aesthetix Calypso is not playing nice with an existing Anthem A5 amplifier... my ProAc Studios are sounding thin and a bit bright. Things improve
Class A Amplifiers and impedance dips
Do all pure class A amplifiers double in power with each halving of impedance?
Pass Aleph P Feeding two amplifiers
Can Pass Aleph P preamplifier be connected simultaneously to two power amplifiers, using the balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) pre-out connections?
What's the difference between Proceed's amplifiers
Specifically, the HPA3 vs. AMP3 and HPA2 vs AMP2. Any insight would be great! Thanks.
Genesis servo bass amplifiers
My question is directed at owners (past or present) of the following Genesis models: 1.1, 201, 350, & 350SE. Have any of you experienced problems
How do amplifiers work
I am looking to gain a better understanding of how amplifiers draw power(wattage), and then send the appropriate amount to the speakers. I have received
Downsize to Digital Integrated Amplifiers
I am planning to shift to Computer Audio completely and am looking forward to downsize my existing setup (Pre+Power+CDP+Computer) without a downgrade in audio
power cords for Atma sphere amplifiers
I was wondering if the Atma-sphere amplifier owners out there could share their experiences with power cord experimentation. I just bought a pair of MA-1's. I
Audio Research VM220 tube monoblock amplifiers
There is zero information on these monoblock's here on Agon. Anyone heard them yet? If yes, what are your impressions? Associated gear you heard them
Audio Net amplifiers from Germany
Was curious to know if anyone has had exposure to these amps and who might the importer be.Specificly,the 210 W/CH monos at $9500.Have had a good friend and
CM LABS Amplifiers, any opinions HELP
I had the chance to purchase a CM Labs 911 amplifier on Ebay and did so. I seemed to remember something about CM Labs being a fairly decent brand, but I can't
Are LAMM 1 2 ref amplifiers synergistic with WP7
I currently have LAMM 1.2 ref amplifiers and a Mark Levinson 32 pre-amp. I am considering the purcase of Wilson Watt Puppy 7.0 speakers and want to ensure the
Phase Distortion Speaker/Amplifiers
I'm trying to get a better understanding of the impact that phase distortion has on the final sound quality and what is really going on in simple terms.
Mini Amplifiers
I need recommendations for miniture size or small size TUBE Amplifiers.Looking for something around 20 wpc.in as small a physical package as possible.Thanks
Butler amplifiers
I am not sure I understand the technology behind these amps but their specs read as a "perfect" hybrid of tube and solid state. I therefore would be
Digital Amplifiers
What do people here think about the new digital amplifiers, some of them based on B&O's ICE technology? PS Audio, Bel Canto, Audio Research and
Reliability on Tubes Amplifiers and Prevention
Tubes amplifiers wired are more reliable than tube amplifier were tubes are mounted on circuit board; however can good ventilation helps prevent to have
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