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
small footprint Class A mono blocks and pre amplifier
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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 |
Thinman, you really do not want to put class A amps in the cabinet with your other stuff. They get too hot and have large EMF footprints. They are much better off behind the speakers. Get amps and preamp with balance connects then run very short speaker wires. I would definitely stick with Pass Labs. Try not to buy too old as older Class A amps will eventually burn out their output stages. I am sure Pass will rebuild any of his amps for a price. I would stick with 10 years or younger. |