What Mono Blocks or amp would you get ?

beardog03
beardog03 Posts: 5,550
edited December 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
If you had 10k to get an amp, or a pair of mono blocks.....what would you get and why ?

I have been cruisin audiogon ....dreamin on the outstanding high end gear that I see in some showcases that are way out of my budget.......


.....and you got it, I wanna big bad amp....or amps !!


`m gonna set the limit at 10-12k






well ?
whaadaya got ?!!!

:cool:
Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
Parasound HCA-3500
Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
Jolida JD-100 CDP
Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
SVS PC-Ultra Sub
AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
PS Audio Plus Power Cords
Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

:cool:
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
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    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1200859650
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited November 2007
    Parasound JC1 mono's...about half of your max!
    2 Channel:
    Amp/Parasound Halo A23
    Pre/Carver C-1
    Tuner/Carver TX-11a
    CDP/Jolida JD 100A
    Turntable/AR XB-Shure V15 III
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    I thought of both of these ...

    I love Parasound !

    The Mac are nice also....what kind of power do they have ?


    keep em commin !
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2007
    BAT150SE mono blocks. BAT 600SE. Chord or Halcro would be nice as well. But you can get the BAT 150's used for around 8-9 which is actually doable, although still expensive, the Manley neo classic 300b for a rig in a small room would punch my ticket as well, a new one is around 7500 so it fits under your budget, although not big in the number of watts.

    The Polk SWA-500 is a great new style digital amp for bass.

    RT1
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2007
    Are you really gonna spend 10K on amps?!?:eek:
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    maybe..!!

    I`m just Polk-in around right now...

    I like the manley Neo 500`s !!


    I really want to raise the bar way , way up !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited November 2007
    Odyssey Mono Extreme, SE - New Blue Boards
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    The Mac are nice also....what kind of power do they have ?
    1200WPC at 2, 4, or 8 ohms.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    Sid, what kind of budget do they require ?

    I want amps that I will keep for 10-20 years.....miles apart from what I have

    and my Para is no slouch, I just want big , bad , beautiful sounding powerhouses..!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    Face wrote: »
    1200WPC at 2, 4, or 8 ohms.


    yeah baby...now your talkin..!! :p
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    Edge NL Reference monoblock amplifiers

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1199747326


    kinda fugly though
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited November 2007
    Odyssey Mono Extremes, SE Blue Boards

    Probally around 4-5 grand new...

    20 years warranty... any color and stable to 1ohm - no issues
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    The last manufacturer I would think about is Odyssey.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited November 2007
    I think he is going to have two models available soon of the Extremes ----

    1 Transformer, 300,000 + uF per amp

    or

    2 Transformer, 180,000 + uF per amp

    The 2 Transformer is for the more demanding speakers, where as the 1 transformer is for your less demanding

    Just a fwiw

    And why is that Mark?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    how about JC-1 mono`s and a Cary Audio SP-05 Balanced pre ?!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Trey - I think your the coolest, young audiophile I know but if your track record of gear ownership didn't fluctuate like a bad light bulb, it might hold more weight for me. Odyssey gear is grossly overbuilt using high level components, nothing more, nothing less. It sounds just like it should, great. I've heard other great amplifiers, or have I missed something groundbreaking?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited November 2007
    My gear ownership dosnt really fluctuate at all --

    Odyssey, VMPS, Tyler Acoustics

    Thats about where its at....

    Before that, I owned B&K and Definitive for several years...

    But thanks for playing
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Yea, a search is all anyone needs. Good luck but I avoid what you own like the plague.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    how about JC-1 mono`s and a Cary Audio SP-05 Balanced pre ?!!


    I say again...!

    :D
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited November 2007
    Possibly...

    Who knows...

    I sure don't... either way -- to better the Mono Extremes at the price I paid, I'd have to spend... probally 6-7,000 more... and that my friend is not going to happen, anytime soon..

    My current system, blows me away, 100% -- only thing it dosnt really satisfy me with is Home Theater... and unfortunately I dont have the room to fix that...

    Ah well.. soon - perhaps

    And a different thread --

    Sorry for the derail
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Why wouldn't that sound good is what you should ask. High-end is NOT hard to do, contrary to popular belief.

    Trey - Don't get me wrong, I get you and I get your passion.....we're just not in the same line of reasoning. You have a rig that would make organs shrivel, and that's cool. Respect.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited November 2007
    HT problem is more so the source ---

    Running a XBox 360 with right and left..

    I need coaxial and DTS/DD and not stereo...

    Hearing Brad's system made me realize that... 100%
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    Classe CA 400 ?

    not too costly, but...?

    I think the next move up will be the Cary SLP-05...
    I really dig the Cary pre I have now, and I really dig Cary Audio !
    I also dig Parasound..

    Don`t get me wrong, there is absolutly nothing wrong with what I have , I just would like to check out something a couple of steps up !




    it happens..!!

    what can I say ?!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    Do Jeff Roland amps suck ?

    there are always alot of them for sale
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    MF Kw 750....

    Now thats a nice amp !

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1199487429
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    PM/Email HI and F1 for some high-end validation on that choice.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited November 2007
    Let me guess.....M/F? :D
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    PM/Email HI and F1 for some high-end validation on that choice.



    will do...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2007
    If I had 10K to drop on some amps....

    Tubed, I'd be looking at the big Manleys

    SS, I'd probably look at the Classe monos - perhaps the JC-1's....

    Mark hit the nail on the head, high end sound ain't hard. What's hard is finding THE one for you.

    Sorry, I think the Mac's are fugly. The Batmobile/Munstermobile look just doesn't do it for me.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited November 2007
    Joule Electra VZN-220 Rite of Passage OTL tube mono block amps.

    Just 'cause and I like their description, "Harmonic thunder in a bottle"

    Might be under $12k used.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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