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Class A solid state power amp

Mt system is: Linn LP12/Origin Live RB250 SilverAnniversary/dynavectorD17 catridge
Copland CD266
EC Audio Finesta Pre
Upgraded Quad 606 Power
Living Voice Auditorium Speakers
Nordost Red Dawn interconnect
I've got sensitive speakers,built for low output Valve Amps,but am not too keen on going the valve route.I often have short listening sessions(fitting in around the kids TV
watching),so I do'nt want to be turning the amps on and off every few minutes.How about a good Class A solid state power amp?I would like the valve warmth and rich mid range without the fuss.Too much to ask?
I thought of the Monarchy Audio 70 Pro's,Sugden Masterclass or of course the grandaddy Krell's.
What is your experience? I do'nt mind going for 2nd hand, older models,in fact most of my system is 2nd hand.
Your advise would be very welcome.
David Wise
david12

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shubertmaniac
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Spectral DMA-200 is one of the BEST thumpin' pure Class A amps there is, can be had for a song. I have two( will not sell`either). Better than 99% of new amps produced today.
The DMA-200 does NOT need a Spectral preamp. I can drive
very reactive speakers to ungodly listening levels
without congealing, becoming hard, or nasty sounding. One
of the reasons for stop making them was cost. Bass control
is unbelievable, without peer except maybe Krell, the highs
are very smooth, and the mid range is to die for. Once you
have one of these you will not go back to tubes and I have
two tube amps ARC D115 and D79A!! Good Luck!!!
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