Hi Sunnyjim, could you possibly elaborate more specifically on what improvements over current system you're seeking in an amplifier upgrade, and what price range you're considering?
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Want ot replace RED Dragon digital mono blocks??
I have owned a pair of Red Dragon T-500 digital mono blocks for approx 14 months, and am considering upgrading. HOWEVER, LET ME STATE FOR THE RECORD....that for the money, the RD amps are excellent even at twice their retail price.
SO, WHY UPGRADE THEM, YOU MAY RIGHTLY ASK??...1) I have come down with "upgrade" flu. It happens every couple of years; 2)I recently heard in a friend's system, a Conrad Johnson 2250 solid state amp that was modded by them recently with Teflon caps, that supposedly makes a major difference in the sound of the original amp; and, It does!! I heard my friend's amp several times before the mods were done 3)I also heard a Pass SS amp about 200RMS that also sounded excellent, but it is far too expensive even used.
I am open to suggestions, but fear I may need to spend 4 to 5 times more than what I paid for RD mono blocks to hear a marked improvement. (The RD T-500s are $1400 for the pair at retail).I am very aware of that,and the law of diminishing returns which especially applies to amps more than other component in the audio chain BTW, the speakers are Acoustic Zen Adagios, a Bel Canto PRe3 line stage, and a Rega Apollo CD player. The speakers cables are Acoustic Zen's Hologram 2. A previous model Nordost Red Dawn links the preamp/power amp combo. Thank you, Jim
SO, WHY UPGRADE THEM, YOU MAY RIGHTLY ASK??...1) I have come down with "upgrade" flu. It happens every couple of years; 2)I recently heard in a friend's system, a Conrad Johnson 2250 solid state amp that was modded by them recently with Teflon caps, that supposedly makes a major difference in the sound of the original amp; and, It does!! I heard my friend's amp several times before the mods were done 3)I also heard a Pass SS amp about 200RMS that also sounded excellent, but it is far too expensive even used.
I am open to suggestions, but fear I may need to spend 4 to 5 times more than what I paid for RD mono blocks to hear a marked improvement. (The RD T-500s are $1400 for the pair at retail).I am very aware of that,and the law of diminishing returns which especially applies to amps more than other component in the audio chain BTW, the speakers are Acoustic Zen Adagios, a Bel Canto PRe3 line stage, and a Rega Apollo CD player. The speakers cables are Acoustic Zen's Hologram 2. A previous model Nordost Red Dawn links the preamp/power amp combo. Thank you, Jim