SS Amp for Avalons

Any experience , suggestions with this combination?

And tube thoughts?

talking about diamonds specifically.

thanks

shaq07-01-2016 2:59am

czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,752 posts 07-01-2016 at 08:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pass XA series very nice indeed.
nkonor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 635 posts 07-01-2016 at 09:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Avalon Opus w/ Spectral 360s They like power!! Speakers are as fast as the amps
rzado Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 166 posts 07-02-2016 at 12:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Symphonic Line Kraft monos for solid state. For tubes, I have not heard anything that beats the CATs with Avalons.
sbank Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,378 posts 07-02-2016 at 05:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Although I've owned Avalon/Spectral and heard it many times at dealer, I preferred Avalons with BAT tube monoblocks or Atma-Sphere monoblocks. The BATs had more bottom end power but the MA2s had a great mids & treble particularly on acoustic instruments and classical music. If you are a rocker, BAT might be a best choice. If SS, I agree that Symphonic Line and Pass are some of the best options. Cheers, Spencer
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,370 posts 07-02-2016 at 05:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete my favorites are Ayre and Audio Research