Best used common ground amp.
rebelsoul
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Would like to buy used $2000 to 3000
Krell / mark Levinson or hi end 200 wpc +
Maybe class a
Any thoughts
Krell / mark Levinson or hi end 200 wpc +
Maybe class a
Any thoughts
Comments
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Other than the original Krell KSA amps I don't care for their sound. I believe most or all of ML stereo amps are dual mono. I saw a Conrad Johnson MF-200 that you might want to research.Political Correctness'.........defined
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What speakers would the amp drive? Efficient or demanding loads? What type of end result type of sound is desired? Warm, neutral, detailed? What preamp would be used? What do you have access to now and what areas are you looking for improvement in?
That would help narrow down choices some. Doesn’t make sense to buy an amp that doesn’t fit what you’re seeking or isn’t better than what you have already. Also best to get an amp made by a manufacturer that still services them.
Throw tube amps into the mix for consideration too.
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He has the SDA SRS.Political Correctness'.........defined
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What's the best para sound amp that common ground
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What's the best para sound amp that common ground
They should all be with the exception of mono's
A21+ or JC5 are both pretty stellar.
A21 is no slouch either -
What's the best para sound amp that common ground
Don't dismiss the CJ. Polk used the 5 channel brother, the MF-5600 to drive an SRT system. Mind blowing!Political Correctness'.........defined
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The JC5 is something special and is the best stereo amp Parasound has produced. Costs quite a bit too. It’s sound is a bit different from their other amps, it exerts greater control over speakers, has a blacker background to work with, and is more open and neutral sounding. It works best when connected through its xlr inputs and operates in Class A up to a point. It’ll get hot when driven so needs room to breathe.
The A21 would be a good match for SDA-SRS too. Another model to look at is the A31 if the speakers are part of a home theater system. I like the flexibility if offers to use as either a two channel amp or to run the front end of a surround system.
I like Classe Amps too. Maybe consider something from Bryston too. -
Other than the original Krell KSA amps I don't care for their sound. I believe most or all of ML stereo amps are dual mono. I saw a Conrad Johnson MF-200 that you might want to research.
I am looking at one on eBay devices and recapped for $2200 -
2249.00
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Agree, those I heard I was never disappointed.
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Cool. There's one on Audiogon as well.Political Correctness'.........defined
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I'm a big fan of CJ components and I think Musical Fidelity and SDA work pretty well together.....lemme ask though, what's upstream? Sources, preamp....
The reason I ask, and folks will disagree, but in my opinion the amp (so long it is competently designed and has enough power) is the least important piece in the chain. I'm of the opinion that the preamp and source are where I'd rather focus my energy.........
I plan for the future. - F1Nut -
"There is iron in your words of good sound for all audiophiles to hear and so there is iron in your words of life. No spec sheet can hold the iron. It must come from men who listen."
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The best sound I got out of my original old SDA-SRS was actually with a big Rotel RB-1090 amp. Not for purity of sound and low noise floor but because that amp had a lot of drive with those speakers and could really fill a large room when rocking out. That amp worked some magic with two or three generations of the largest RTi speakers that I went through. They never sounded better for rock music.
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Pre is a modded and rebuilt c-19 with bugle boys
Dac is a ps audio perfect wave with bridge 2 -
The Carver is a solid piece to be sure.......A good match for that, IMO, would be a Sunfire. For your budget, you could pick one up and have it recapped and you'd be good to go.I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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Although they've gone out of production the McCormack amplifiers sound very good (I believe service is still being done).
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Hey man, I would call PS Audio and ask about your current amp. I've seen nothing to suggest it ISN'T common ground. Unless, you're just looking for something different. Although I'm fairly happy with my Emotiva, I'd like to find a Parasound A21 or McCormack myself.2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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Called ps audio and they said ps audio 200cx is a
common ground amp
