Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) is superb in every way but just does not get enough mention around here on Audiogon. They just recently released the latest generation integrated amp, tube driven, that is an outstanding unit. Check it out... hope this helps you in your quest. VK-80i Integrated Amplifier — Balanced Audio Technology |
iconicaudio OP9 posts01-18-2021 9:45pmI’m using the Legacy Focus and a pair of Magnapan smg-a on occasion.For your mains, if your using these 94db efficient Legacy Focus your going to need a good strong (current) solid state amp of around 50->100w to deal with the low impedance "well". these speakers drop to 1.8ohm in the bass. Forget tubes unless they have a 2ohm speaker output tap https://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/LEG20FIG1.jpg However, a good, beefy solid-state amplifier will probably work better than a tube design.For just $3k I suggest a John Curl designed 160w Parasound Halo Hint or later Hint6, it’s got everything even an ESS Sabre32 dac in it!!! https://www.stereophile.com/content/parasound-halo-hint-6-integrated-amplifier Or better a Gryphon Diablo 120 or 300 now your spending for even bigger quality. https://gryphon-audio.dk/produkt-kategori/integrated-amplifiers/ Then there's Class-D, the new Technics SU-R1000 soon to be released this month looks like it could be real good. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/technics-su-r1000-a-new-class-d-gan-technology-integrated Cheers George |
Finding Gryphon Diablo for $6k must be impossible. Took me 1 min to find this one, that’s sold. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649599757-gryphon-diablo-120-integrated-amplifier/ This ones available price on application https://www.audio-markt.de/en/market/gryphon-diablo-120-dac-exhib-4815978942 One here on Agon that expired he could be a go https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa1180-gryphon-diablo-120-solid-state Cheers George |
