Good amp, same performance level as Classe(sweeter, but less power), Bryston(wamer sound), Entry level Krell(krell has more extension, but "cooler" sound).
I think the Aragon is worth a try, and is a good balanced amp, with lots of current, good dynamics, descent midrange, clear, but slightly warm tonal balance(slight), good detail, modest top end extension and articulation. The top can get hard at times however, compared to the more forgiving Classe and Bryston in same league(IMO).
One other thing to mention, besides supeb build quality on the amp, is I noticed input impedence is a bit low on the Aragon! It makes matching with preamps trickier, causing you to push the gain up more compared to other amps I've had! Might be a problem with "passive pre/amp's", or some pre's.
Not minding system matching considertions(always important), I would put the amp in the following assending order(better as you go down the list) with other amps:
Parasound HCA2200 (all in same class)
Adcom GFA5802
Bryston 4bst
Classe CA150/200 (all in same class)
Aragon 8008bb
Plinius 100
Threshold T200 (all in same class)
Pass X150
I think the Aragon is worth a try, and is a good balanced amp, with lots of current, good dynamics, descent midrange, clear, but slightly warm tonal balance(slight), good detail, modest top end extension and articulation. The top can get hard at times however, compared to the more forgiving Classe and Bryston in same league(IMO).
One other thing to mention, besides supeb build quality on the amp, is I noticed input impedence is a bit low on the Aragon! It makes matching with preamps trickier, causing you to push the gain up more compared to other amps I've had! Might be a problem with "passive pre/amp's", or some pre's.
Not minding system matching considertions(always important), I would put the amp in the following assending order(better as you go down the list) with other amps:
Parasound HCA2200 (all in same class)
Adcom GFA5802
Bryston 4bst
Classe CA150/200 (all in same class)
Aragon 8008bb
Plinius 100
Threshold T200 (all in same class)
Pass X150