Hi all, I am running Evolution Acoustic MMTwo speakers with the new Audiopax L50 hybrid preamp and M100 monoblock tube amplifiers. I also have a Dartzeel preamp (18NS Model 1) which I have been using as phono and preamp.
Given the scarcity in tubes due to the recent conflict and also just to have a different flavor, I would like to get a solid state amp (it could be second-hand) and I am looking for recommendations. Unfortunately I do not have the budget at the moment for a Dartzeel 108 which would probably make sense given the synergy with the Dart pre and my speakers; I would not want to spend much more than $5,000-US$8,000. My equipment is set up on the side wall and I run a long interconnect between the pre-amp and the power amps that reside between and behind the speakers. It would be good if the amp had balanced ins as well as single ended as I currently have balanced cables (Ocellia) so would prefer to avoid having to buy new single ended interconnects.
Thanks all in advance,
James
Given the scarcity in tubes due to the recent conflict and also just to have a different flavor, I would like to get a solid state amp (it could be second-hand) and I am looking for recommendations. Unfortunately I do not have the budget at the moment for a Dartzeel 108 which would probably make sense given the synergy with the Dart pre and my speakers; I would not want to spend much more than $5,000-US$8,000. My equipment is set up on the side wall and I run a long interconnect between the pre-amp and the power amps that reside between and behind the speakers. It would be good if the amp had balanced ins as well as single ended as I currently have balanced cables (Ocellia) so would prefer to avoid having to buy new single ended interconnects.
Thanks all in advance,
James