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small footprint Class A mono blocks and pre amplifier

Would appreciate the forum's assistance regarding small footprint solid state Class A mono blocks and pre amplifier. My entertainment center is only 18 inches deep. Height and Width no problem. Depth particularly with cords is a problem. Current system consists of Crites Cornscalla  speakers, Pass Labs Int30A, Pass Labs XP15,Clear Audio Turntable, Tracer tonearm, Hana MC cartridge and Lumin D2. Speakers very efficient. Prefer to buy used. Budget about $8,000 for mono blocks and pre amplifier.
thinman2
rugyboogie
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Look for the older Pass Labs Mono bocks, Aleph, Zero etc.Also the Classe DR3 and DR3 HC have a small footprint.GL
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charles1dad
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For efficient speakers I would give consideration to the highly regarded German Valvet  Class A  A4 mono blocks. They have other models as well. Valvet has a reputation for  a very natural high quality sound.

Charles

erik_squires
15,664 posts
 
Not Class A, but sound wonderful are the Ayre MX-R monoblocks. Turn them sideways and they'll meet your spec.
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noble100
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     How about a high quality but compact preamp like the Jeff Rowland Design Group Capri2? It’s 2.6”(H) x 13.7” (W) x 6.2” (D), has optional internal phono and dac boards, is fully balanced and and comes with an aluminum remote. Here’s a link:

https://www.jeffrowlandgroup.com/capri-s2/

     Then just choose your class A monoblocks regardless of size, mount them on amp stands and position one behind or next to each speaker, connect each to your preamp with balanced xlr cables and run high quality speaker cables that are as short as possible from each amp to each speaker.
     Ideally, it'd be wise to use fully balanced class A monos with balanced xlr inputs for optimum performance, but it's not required.

Tim
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