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Want to replace RED Dragon amps with stereo amp

I have a pair of Red Dragon M-500 digital monoblock amps. They are 250 RMS. They sound very good but I am downsizing, and want to get rid some of the boxes. I was considering going to a quality integrated amp, but I love the BelCanto PRe3 pre-amp I have. So now I am leaning toward a very good basic stereo amp of 100-150RMS. I don't want a monster amp because I have serious back problems and can't lift a monster amp. So looking for suggestions and advice.

Would prefer a quality SS stereo amps, but would consider a tube amp. (Please no Wyred4Sound products). Would seriously consider the Odyssey Khartago, but am not sure I am not dropping to a lower quality sounding amp and performance Thanks.
sunnyjim

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marakanetz
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i agree with Goldprint. Ref150 is very natural sounding amp and very affordable.
how do/did you like your Red Dragons so far?
i'm thinking of upgrading my Sunfire SRA to I guess M1000 and love to stay with digital amps in my hot climate.
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Not a problem for me because I use bare wires on both ends. If I need I can replace connectors to good binding posts. My buddy once bought ref150 for $800 used. Due to the lack of power he traded this one in for higher price($850 to the dealer) to get W4S ST1000.
I guess he'd get just as quick selling it by himself for over a $1000 used. The amp had no signs of usage and still smelled new with all documents.
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marakanetz
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Nice I'll appreciate that.
My Sunfire develops a loud humm and neither me or techie I trust can't grab an idea of what's going on. Ther's a Carver repair shop, but they will throw the bill fo $350 + shipping from eastcoast to Bay area.
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marakanetz
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Tony, How will it work with bare wires? Any issues? In fact I don't like any other terminations except lockable speakon(neutrik beats them all including WBT).
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marakanetz
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Why not upgrading terminals to neutrik or WBT? It's piece of cake job.
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