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Looking for amp reccomendation

I currently have an NAD Home Theater 7 channel amp with Persona B Speakers as main. I would like to purchase a used Class A or A/B solid state amp for around 3K, used give or take a few dollars for two channel listening.


Do you think I would really notice the difference in sound when listening to two channel stereo with a class A amp versus two channel set up on my Home Theater?

Suggestions for amps? Thanks in advance.  Sorry about spelling recommendation.  Couldn't edit.
stttt
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Pass great sound jump on a used one asap.
stttt OP
64 posts
 
Would like a Pass.  Not sure I can afford even a used one for 3K.
freediver
1,009 posts
 
IMO keep the surround system as is,get a good TUBE Integrated Amplifier or Hybrid Tube/SS & speaker cables,feed it from the surround processor via analogue outputs which it should have..When you want to listen to 2 channel just swap the speaker cables over...You already have a Class AB SS amp & honestly I doubt your system is resolving enough to notice any difference a Class A SS amp might bring,however I have no doubt a Tube amplifier would have a considerable impact on your 2 channel listening pleasure...
djones51
4,947 posts
 
I heard a McIntosh MA252 with the Persona B at hifi store, sounded pretty amazing especially those speakers I couldn't believe the bass from them.
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keithc
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You can afford a First Watt F7 
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