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Need your suggestions on Amps/Pre-Amps ...

Hello Friends out there,

I am in the process of looking to buy a pair of Amps/PreAmps to match with my curents SonusFaber Extrema speakers., of course you must know that Extrema is one of the very fine speakers in the market...

Am having a hard time to choose the right amps for it., still, wondering if i should switch from solid state to tube amps...

I have used a pair of Krell Amp 200c with KCR-2 Preamp to run these speakers then changed to Bryston 4B ST with BP-20 Preamps I could be wrong but i think Bryston 4B ST is a bit more sonically but the Krell 200C give a bit more kick...

I was thinking of moving to Bryston Mono 7B ST with BP25 pramps?...

Or should i switch to "Tube"

Either one of the Krell/Bryston still produce well with my Extremas... but i thought maybe you could help me to choose a matching for my extrema so it will bring out its complete performance...(sonically, musically speaking?)

Thank you

my email is [email protected]

Sonny
128x128ottawa

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fineberg
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I had been using Bryston Equipment and tried out alot of Krell, but ultimately I decided to switch to the Musical Fidelity A3cr pre and power amps. These do not have the massive power of a 4B-ST or 7B-ST, but unless you are playing at huge volumes, you will not miss it. In every other way this pair is superb. Even my wife cannot believe the difference (and she was very skeptical). From soundstage to harmonic presenttion and naturalness to the tone these are beautiful sounding gear. If you want outside encouragement the power-amp is a Stereophile Recommended "Class A" and the pre is a Stereophile Recommended "Class B" and a reviewers choice for 2000 at SoundStage! Best of all the pair NEW is only $3000 and can often be found slightly used for $600 - $800 less. If your looking for new, I believe UpScale Audio is now selling them with a 30-day in home trial (no I don't work for them). I love these amps as you can see. I'm finally truly happy with my amp and pre.

Good Luck!
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