You may want to consider Ayre. The guy who founded the company used to be with Avalon. I can't say for sure, but it will probably be a good match. Also, Ayre really doesn't sound like anything else. A lot of people who go from tubes to Ayre have been very happy.
Looking for Amp suggestions or Avalon speakers
I am in the process of downsizing due to a smaller living space and think i have settled on Avalons (either the Ascendants or the Ideas) for my new speakers as their footprint is acceptable to my spouse and i like their sound.
My old amps are the Sonic Frontier Power 3 monoblocks but sadly probably have to give those up as well due to the amount of space they take up. I have also always liked the Conrad Johnson sound (haven't heard alot of other amps so wanted to give an idea of a sound that i have liked over the years).
I have always preferred tubes to solid state but i have heard some say they think the Avalon's sound better with solid state?
In either case, i'm looking for suggestions for an amp that would mate well with the Avalon's. I'm fine with buying used equipment. Looking for something in the under $5,000 range (though of course would love to get away with spending less if i can).
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
My old amps are the Sonic Frontier Power 3 monoblocks but sadly probably have to give those up as well due to the amount of space they take up. I have also always liked the Conrad Johnson sound (haven't heard alot of other amps so wanted to give an idea of a sound that i have liked over the years).
I have always preferred tubes to solid state but i have heard some say they think the Avalon's sound better with solid state?
In either case, i'm looking for suggestions for an amp that would mate well with the Avalon's. I'm fine with buying used equipment. Looking for something in the under $5,000 range (though of course would love to get away with spending less if i can).
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.