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Gregm wrote:

This would involve some researching... thus introduing (possibly unecessary) complexity: look for a Sony or Yamaha or Sansui "power j-fet" amp. These were produced s/where in the mid '70s and should be very cheap now. I have listened to a Yamaha (called "B2"I think) that was surprisingly good -- either that or I was expecting horrible results and was pleasantly surprised... here's a link I found that catalogues these products: http://conlui.hp.infoseek.co.jp/theory/htm/e/hp018e.htm Or, just go buy a powerful 2-channel pro amp from a large manufacturer like Crown (shudder); at least the asking price will be moderate compared to "hi-fi esoterica" and the device rugged... even a well maintained Quad 405 (?) they used to play their 63 spkrs years ago. Anyway, the problem is we all offer ideas -- but no-one has come up with a tested proposal, myself included

Frankly it was the direction where I was looking with optimism. I know that in '70s and 80s some consumer companies did “better” SS amps then what they usually produce. I know Sansui had their AU-X1 amp that was reportedly in the matching class with their Sansui TU-X1 tuner (to which I have a tremendous respect). I personally do not anticipate that their amps would perform as good as their TU-X1 perform among tuners but I would defiantly like to hear it. The problem is that it is very large, very-very large. I know that Yamaha and Denon produce some very interesting amps at the same time, including relatively expansive monoblocks. They nave r made available on west but when I dealt with Japanese folks then the amp they were available. Thos amps reportedly sound better then the regular crap that they made but I do not know if their “better” is still would be at near-acceptable level. I have some people I know promising to me the wonderful sonic quality from
Nakamichi PA-7 amplifier. The PA-7 was quite popular, very available on West and it was their top of the line amp. I had this amp and it was absolute unusable sonically. So, being me, I would prefer to try some consumer amps probably if no one audio-freak pass any positive comments about it… :-)

Yes, they are some options but as you pointed well, no one, insulting myself, come up with a tested proposal. So far I specialize on complaining regarding the poor quality of advised amplifiers…  :-)

Rgs,
The caT

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