Best amp under $6k, in your opinion?

I think SP uses Belles amps to voice their speakers.

After owning several Belles amps and others mentioned here, I must tell you one amp stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Get a trl D225 stereo amp as it is the best amp for your speakers. I can say with 100% confidence you will not find any amp under $6000 that sounds as good.

Amazing amp that breaks through the sound ceiling I thought all home stereo was under. After owning and hearing amps in my reference costing up to $14,000 the trl was a complete revelation.

I know I sound over the top, but after just a few minutes with this amp you will experience what I know.

Bill

I was wrong about Belles and SP speakers. I was thinking of another speaker company - Source Technology.

Sorry

Bill

Tvad,

I understand. Wonder if Paul offers a trial period? I don't know. The few owners I know all share my "over the top" comments and shock over this amp.

Bill

I have now purchased the Dude preamp by trl - this is a tubed unit. My previous favorite pre was the Audio Horizons TP2.1. The Dude bests it in all areas and by a good margin.

If one is interested in the new trl gear they must be ..

1) patient , as Paul hand makes these one at a time and sometimes he gets behind or is waiting on parts.
2) Must not want audio jewelery as the amp and pre are very standard looking - perhaps a step above DIY. They don't come with manuals, footers, thick face plates etc.

But, what you get is glorious sound and Paul's talent in circuit design.

For me, when asked what the best amp is for under $6000, the D225 is a proverbial "no brainer" when considering sound quality alone.

Also, Paul's current D225 has some updates that include the power supply. I also use his power cord on the amp which really was a match made in heaven. I am waiting on this speaker cables now.

Bill