Zen Triode Amp SE84C

Thanks.

I am a new owner of a SE84C Select. I am blown away with it. Not quite enough power so, I will be adding a second to use as mono's. The quality of the sound has more than impressed me. I have heard that the Zen Select is a rather large improvement over the standard SE84C. It's cost is $695. I have heard that no one has ever returned one due to being dissapointed with the sound quality, only due to not enough power. Adding a second amp (either now, or in the future) will drive most reasonably efficient speakers to a decent level.

Try the Antique Sound Lab Wave 8 monoblocks. They are push-pull with 10 watts. Price is better at $240 a pair. Also look into a pair of NORH Le Amp monoblocks. They are $495 a pair but are solid state and rated at 100 watts. These two amps are really good for the money if you end up not liking the Zen.

Just make sure your speakers are above 92 or so sensitivity, otherwise the amp will run out of steam too easily.
I would try it. You can return if it's a no-go, and you might learn something about your CDs or CD player that you did not know before! I own two 84Bs.
Tom