I am looking for a system max $10k (used preferred and <$10k used is OK for higher prices amps)..
This is my short list so far. I would really appreciate any thoughts/experiences around my list or if you have any further suggestions. I will have 96 db sensitivity speakers and also would like to be able to drive the speakers really loud for a party or simply if I feel in the mood!
My bias is SET (I like their sound) with power > 40 wpc. But the Moscode for example looks good if someone can say it stacks up to a SET amp. I would buy the Lamm ML1.1 if everyone didn't gush so much over the ML2.x.
thanks very much, Brian
Amplifier wpc New Used Comment
1 Von Gaylord Nirvana monoblocks 110 $8,500 $4,000 Best buy for the price?
2 Lamm ML1.1 monoblocks 90 24000 9000 Reviewers all like ML2.x "a little better"
3 Lamm ML2.0 or 2.1 monoblocks 18 30000 9000 18 wpc may not work for the loud party?
4 Audio Aero Prestige monoblocks 40 25000 8000 Mostly sold in Europe, really good reputation and good looking amps.
5 Rogue Audio M-180 monoblocks 180 5500 Reviewers (well 1 at least) likes ultralinear mode better?
6 JL2 Signature Mk 2 Stereo Amplifier 100 17000 ? Massive amp full of 6550 tubes (well 16)
7 Moscode 402au tube hybrid amp 200 6500 Hybrid - much newer version of my old Moscode 300.
This is my short list so far. I would really appreciate any thoughts/experiences around my list or if you have any further suggestions. I will have 96 db sensitivity speakers and also would like to be able to drive the speakers really loud for a party or simply if I feel in the mood!
My bias is SET (I like their sound) with power > 40 wpc. But the Moscode for example looks good if someone can say it stacks up to a SET amp. I would buy the Lamm ML1.1 if everyone didn't gush so much over the ML2.x.
thanks very much, Brian
Amplifier wpc New Used Comment
1 Von Gaylord Nirvana monoblocks 110 $8,500 $4,000 Best buy for the price?
2 Lamm ML1.1 monoblocks 90 24000 9000 Reviewers all like ML2.x "a little better"
3 Lamm ML2.0 or 2.1 monoblocks 18 30000 9000 18 wpc may not work for the loud party?
4 Audio Aero Prestige monoblocks 40 25000 8000 Mostly sold in Europe, really good reputation and good looking amps.
5 Rogue Audio M-180 monoblocks 180 5500 Reviewers (well 1 at least) likes ultralinear mode better?
6 JL2 Signature Mk 2 Stereo Amplifier 100 17000 ? Massive amp full of 6550 tubes (well 16)
7 Moscode 402au tube hybrid amp 200 6500 Hybrid - much newer version of my old Moscode 300.