What Is Best Monoblocks For Around $10,000 Used?


I'm searching for an amplifier upgrade in my system. My system is presently made up of a Classe CA-401 amp, Krell HTS 7.1 pre-pro, Piega P10 loudspeakers and Mark Levinson No.39 CD player. (The P10's and ML 39 will eventually be upgraded.) I listen to 2-channel redbook CD's, but the system also does Home Theater with a Krell Theater Amp Standard handling the center channel, rear channel and Zone 2.

I'm searching for a pair of mono-blocks that sells in the used market for about $10,000 (plus or minus), to replace the Classe CA-401 stereo amp. I've considered the Krell 450Mcx, but heard it sounds dark. (I don't know what dark is.) I've considered the Musical Fidelity KW amps, but they only have single ended inputs. The Pass Labs X600 may not give me the bass I'd like to have.

Can anyone make any suggestions on a good, resolving pair of mono-blocks?

Thank you.
george3

Showing 2 responses by worldcat

This is easy you should get a pair of THETA CITADELS! If you can find them. Everyone who has ever heard them has fallen in love they are good as it gets. You buy these and your done!
There is no solid state sound with them at all. They have incrediable power All that you would need. Very nice on top mids are very smooth and very detailed. Bottom-end is solid. I would put them up with any amp. But you can compare them with other amps and make ur decision.