Not Class A, but sound wonderful are the Ayre MX-R monoblocks. Turn them sideways and they'll meet your spec.
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.
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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. |
thinman2 small footprint Class A mono blocks and pre amplifier1/4 of your budget, get 2 Schitt Aegir’s and vertically bi-amp https://www.schiit.com/products/aegir http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/IP.Board/uploads/monthly_2016_03/7_Vertical_Bi-Amp.thumb.jpg.672f... or 1 Aegir on (mids&highs) and 1 Vidar (for more bass wallop) and horizontally bi-amp https://www.schiit.com/products/vidar http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/IP.Board/uploads/monthly_2016_03/biamp1.jpg.cfebd4caac8401a6cba8d... And then a Schiit Freya + for you preamp that is extremely versatile. https://www.schiit.com/products/freya-1 Cheers George |
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