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Considering the Parasound A23+ amplifier

As the title suggests I am thinking about the purchase of the Parasound A23+ amplifier. Just looking for thoughts from those familiar with this amplifier regarding tonal balance, soundstaging, reliability, and  serviceability. I am using a Aric Audio Special 6SN7 based tube preamplifier with Tannoy Sterling speakers (91dB, 8ohm) and also have a pair of Esoteric MG10s stand mounts (87dB, 6ohms). Room volume is ~1500sq. ft.  Not concerned about the power of this amplifier as I believe it would serve either speaker power wise.

As some of you might know I have recently purchased a used Pass XA25 which for my tastes I have found to be generally too lean, with excessive brightness in some passages. As I also wish to purchase a tube amplifier I am hoping the A23+ might serve my SS needs while also my budget.

Alternative recommendations accepted.  

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
mesch

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snapsc
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Personally, I found the A23 (didn't own the A23+) to be dull...as though listening through a blanket.  Another member here, Whitextix, has both a Don Sachs preamp and power amp...and just purchased a Purifi as a 
"run cooler" option for the summer.


He loves it, clear, detailed, massive soundstage...and I just noticed the same one he purchased popped up as preowned yesterday on AC....here is a link.


FOR SALE: Purifi 1ET400A Amplifier Stereo Sparkos OpAmp ss3602 (audiocircle.com)
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