High current amp search


Hello, so as the title says, I'm looking for a 200+ wats amp (8ohm) that will double it's power down to 2 ohms but importantly also check all the audiophile boxes so strong, articulate, fast bass, smooth resolving mid-range and extended non fatiguing highs. It's proving to be rather difficult because hardly any manufacturers list  output into 2ohms. Budget is around 4000$ so I'm looking at mostly used. Besides something like the Krell FPB 300/400 CX which can be had for that much , what else can be recommended? 

lukaszwk

@rauliruegas ok i get it, you hammered your point home, multiple times. Honestly though 10% thd? Have you measured my system? I don't know your credentials but your assumptions are out there at best. My speakers are very well designed and are not THAT difficult to drive. The amp is not going work that hard with them. Also they are very capable of working full range without having to neuter them at 80hz or elsewhere. If you are so compelled to run your speakers that way because of your persistent claim about distortion, have at it. I disagree because I used to do just that, as in high pass my speakers at 70 or 80hz and the system sounded like crap. You seem to have a hard time accepting that people don't agree with you. Funny like that this place is, the world that is. People will disagree. Also you don't know anything about my subwoofer. And why is it such a problem that I want a high current amp? If not presented with a demanding load or will not work that hard and I don't know what speakers I'll own in the future. That's like saying you shouldn't ever own a sports car with a V12 because it's always going to work hard. Well not if you don't put your foot to the floor. In fact if you drive it lightly it won't even break a sweat

@rauliruegas 

Agree with your post. Incidentally, the base Classé DR-3 was rated at 25wpc, but the DR-3 VHC was capable of 40wpc. Great classic amps.

Come to think of it, it's a vicious circle. The amp makers rarely tell you 2 ohm output, the speaker makers rarely list minimum impedance so how are you supposed to make an informed decision about matching your gear?? That's why this whole "hobby" is such a hit and miss. Honestly, I'm starting to think this is being done maybe on purpose. If we had all the information we need readily available, without having to contact the manufacturer and getting the info (or maybe not) far fewer amps and speakers would be sold and resold. Of course there is more to it than impedance matching but it's one variable that could be eliminated at the start. 

+++++++1 for CODA #8 or #16, I don't own them because my speakers are relatively efficient; but I have friends that have them.....and I own the CODA S5.5 which is a high current, if not as powerful as the others.

Sanders Magtech $5,900, 500wpc into 8 ohms, 900wpc into 4 ohms, and is 2ohm stable....though I do not know what power is delivered at 2 ohms. Another plus, Sanders amps are manufactured by CODA, and give their input on their design.

PS The Sanders amplifiers are designed to be stable with electrostatic speakers, which routinely can drop to 2 ohms or less