Wanted - 'interesting' integrated or power amp

[jandl100]

On a whim, yesterday saw the departure of my lovely Vincent amp.

The diminutive TPA3116 class D amp beat it by a small margin on rez and transparency but somehow isn't as musically involving and my attention soon starts to wander. :scratch:

So, I'm looking for my next amp, my refurbed Cambridge P110 acting as a stopgap which doesn't quite fill the vacancy.

Up to £2k, but happy with a lot less.
Must be 100% working.

It almost certainly has to be a model I've not had before, as ever I am looking to explore territories new. :)

So, what ya got that might capture my interest? :eek:

[lordmortlock]

How about one of these? Absolutely up your street rez wise

https://6moons.com/audioreviews/crayon/crayon.html

[fellow1057]

I have a Pioneer A-09 that I am thinking of selling at a price within your budget.

[jandl100]

I have a Pioneer A-09 that I am thinking of selling at a price within your budget.

Thanks, David - that does look very interesting!

But I'm currently investigating Jake's kind offer. Very tempting indeed.

[Edward]

Give my Valab class A amp a whirl Jerry. Inspired by circuitry from Nelson Pass. Wonderful 20w of pure class A.

Enjoyed listening to it but I've simply got too many amps sitting around. I got this from Tom who let me have it at £300 which was way below what it owed him, yours for same.

Alan (firebottle) had it in to reduce the dissipation so now runs hot instead of very hot. Alan pronounced the sound as 'really good'.

Here is Toms original thread.

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?56085-Interesting-LP-Audio-20w-single-ended-Class-A-amp-from-Valab&highlight=valab

[jandl100]

Give my Valab class A amp a whirl Jerry. Inspired by circuitry from Nelson Pass. Wonderful 20w of pure class A.

Enjoyed listening to it but I've simply got too many amps sitting around. I got this from Tom who let me have it at £300 which was way below what it owed him, yours for same.

Alan (firebottle) had it in to reduce the dissipation so now runs hot instead of very hot. Alan pronounced the sound as 'really good'.

Here is Toms original thread.

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?56085-Interesting-LP-Audio-20w-single-ended-Class-A-amp-from-Valab&highlight=valab

Hmm.
Tempting indeed at that price, Edward!

But I've previous form with Pass Lab power amps (on which the Valab seems to be based) and I just don't get on with them.
A bargain for sure for someone else.

[Edward]

That's cool Jerry. Your post reminded me that I had the Valab sitting there looking forlorn and needing some love. :)

[droom]

KECES S125. Excellent condition. Unusual and sought after and hardly ever come up second hand. Blew Ncore 500 mono-blocks out of the water from a musicality and involvement point of view. £500 delivered
Review here http://www.soundperfectionreviews.com/2017/12/review-keces-s125-power-amplifier.html

[jandl100]

KECES S125. Excellent condition. Unusual and sought after and hardly ever come up second hand. Blew Ncore 500 mono-blocks out of the water from a musicality and involvement point of view. £500 delivered
Review here http://www.soundperfectionreviews.com/2017/12/review-keces-s125-power-amplifier.html

Thanks David - definitely one for my shortlist.

[User211]

Just because it's pretty.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F12 3779699305

[jandl100]

How about one of these? Absolutely up your street rez wise

https://6moons.com/audioreviews/crayon/crayon.html

Looks like I'll be crayoning in my music for a while.

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/music-flowing-out-crayon-vector-illustratio-8308956.jpg

[jandl100]

.... what an amazing bunch of folks on AOS. :thumbsup:

So much interesting gear just a Wanted thread away!!
Thanks for all the offers. :)

[hornucopia]

Ideally we need a list of the hundreds you've already tried!
Hafler DH200?

[STD305M]

Hi Jerry

I have a Monarchy Audio sm70 (Not the pro)
Which you might like?
Only £400 plus postage or collection.

Mighty fine vintage class A power amp.

Steve

[hornucopia]

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/zigmahornet/zigmahornet.html

See the bit on $267 hi-fi.
A precursor of 'our' ruminations on cheap Class D amps on here.
I've got a (now old!) Sonic Impact amp you could try for comparison -the de luxe one, as mentioned in this item.
Also have the Zigmahornets made of polystyrene.
Can't recall if you heard them here when you visited, as it was a few years ago!

[jandl100]

Thanks again folks, I'm sorted now with Jake's Crayon amp.