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Mini amp with passlabs / tube like sound

Hello,

 

i am looking for a small low wattage amp, preferably solid state (as I’ve been burning out too many tube amps) for my dining room setup with home made open baffle speakers. 
 

The speakers work well with tubes and a small set amp, have been using the small amp from musical paradise, but I’m open to suggestions. 
 

what would make a good small simple amp with a set tube like sound? 
 

thanks,

Richard 

whyrichard
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lrlacosse
83 posts
 

CHOCO Emie is a fine small footprint int. amp. rated quite good by the usual Youtube audiophile reviewers.  USAM has one listed for sale.

jl35
4,450 posts
 

First Watt terrific, though not small or light weight...even Pass Labs doesn't recommend the  Amp Camp...

jl35
4,450 posts
 

My favorite recent small amps are Nuforce STA200, Fosi V3 mono blocks, upgraded Parasound Zamp V3 ...I own and use all 3 ...

 

taramatt
3 posts
 

I've had good luck using a tube buffer between my amp and preamp. It takes the edge off the solid state sound and adds a tube sound. A friend tried multiple Yaqin buffers and suggested the single tube model. I've had one for well over ten years and used it with a couple different systems. 

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car123
159 posts
 

The SIT-3 is a killer and special amp, and they are not too expensive at this point, $3-3.7 k or so.  I've got one and absolutely love it.

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