Levinson 33H or 20.6


I can not decide between the 33H or the 20.6 amps. I have no way to demo both in my system at once. However, I have heard great things about both amps. The 20.6 is of coarse pure Class A, Levinson no longer builds a pure Class A amp. There is also a lot of talk about problems with the 33H due to a design flaw in there built in line conditioner. Any opinions would be great!
Sam
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I own both 33's and 33H's. I've never had a problem with either pair. Both are quite powerful and throw a wide and extended soundstage.

The 33H's I've had the longest now at almost 6 years. Currently in a second system with Revel Gems. Sysnergy between the Gems and 33H is phenominal.

I cannot comment on the 20.6, I've never heard them. I wouldn't be surprised if they were quite good as well.

Levinson being Levinson, you either like the house sound or not. I own all the 3 series reference pieces and find that they do nothing to draw you in, nor do they do anything to push you away. For me it has made them easy to live with long-term, and it's nice to be off the audiophile merry-go-round of "flavor of the month" components.

Best,

Paul :-)