Calling for all your amp recommendations up to £1,400

Discussion in 'Hi-Fi and General Audio' started by buddha, May 22, 2005.

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    PeteH Natural Blue

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    I've never felt the need to fiddle with my NADs, for what it's worth, and a second-hand S300 would be well within budget.
     
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    pauldixonuk pmc & bryston

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    My 4BSST Bryston with 18 year warranty remaining?
     
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    Lt Cdr Data om

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    korsun v8, what a beast.
     
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    zanash

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    Off the wall suggestion.....sonic T amps [a pair] this will hardly break the bank...leaving you shed loads of money for your software.

    More realistically Quad 99series or the 909 ...natural and relitively neutral, as with all good amps its the partnering equipment that should provide the character of the sound.
     
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    rsand I can't feel my toes

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    Valves from edenlake.com
    MC368-B valve amplifier, Power output 50 watts channel Price £650.00 + £22.00 UK mainland delivery

    or
    MC-7R Line-level Pre-amp Price £335.00 + £15.00 UK mainland delivery
    with MC845-C Mono-Block Valve Amplifiers Price £920.00/ pair + £30.00 UK mainland deliver

    I have heared the edenlake stuff and it is very good
     
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    lordsummit moderate mod

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    That's what I'd go for, the pre-power pair looks very interesting and when I win the lottery I shall trade in the 34A for something like that
     
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    I suggest that you listen to the Unison Research Unico SE at £1350. An integrated hybrid design using valves for the pre-amp and silicon for the power stage. It has grip, yet is delicate and spacious. Read the review in the current issue of Stereophile.

    Makes music like no other I heard at the price.

    Heartily recommended.

    Happy listening.

    ft
     
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    bottleneck talks a load of rubbish

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    a helluva muscle amp on paper.

    You mean the one on cattylink right?

    http://www.cattylink.com/

    After hearing Julains 100W Sheng-Ya mosfet/valve monoblocks, I really believe that the best possible value for money (for new goods) is from the far east right now.

    I think next time Julian has a bake off, a few jaws will hit the floor when people see what you can get for under £700 brand new.
     
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    Philip King Enlightened User

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    Pathos - Classic One - £995

    A brilliant little amp, really good music reproduction, great to look at, very enjoyable. Worth a demo imo.
     
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    Tons of Fun Technical monkey

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    If you don't mind the fact that it doesn't really fit in racks, give Electrocompaniet a whirl. Would count the ECI3 as one of my better purchases and it comes in under budget at a grand to boot.
     
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    Dynamic Turtle The Bydo Destroyer

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    Ain't that the truth! Sounds gorgeous IMO :MILD:

    Shame its so laid back though - rock & pop can loose some of its drive, which is a shame. Great for classic/jazz/acoustic though.

    DT

    BTW the MkI is £995, MkII is £1,325.
     
    Dynamic Turtle, Jun 15, 2005
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