Amplifier recommendations please [Archive]

andyrlb

01-05-2020, 12:58

For my Tannoys ( SRM12x )
Nothing high end , £500-£1000 ( depends if I flog the counterpoint pre )
OR I keep the pre and go with a power amp.

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Pharos

01-05-2020, 13:51

I would in your position look perhaps at AVI stuff on Ebay.

andyrlb

01-05-2020, 13:52

I would in your position look perhaps at AVI stuff on Ebay.

Thanks Dennis, will do

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walpurgis

01-05-2020, 13:57

Quad 909 or QSP would match the Tannoys. Bags of smooth effortless power and no nasties. Not sure one would work well with the Counterpoint though, but they are fine with a passive.

andyrlb

01-05-2020, 13:58

Quad 909 or QSP would match the Tannoys. Bags of smooth effortless power and no nasties. Not sure one would work well with the Counterpoint though, but they are fine with a passive.

Yeah I missed out on a 909 a week or so ago [emoji35]

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Pharos

01-05-2020, 15:32

I have just looked on Ebay and there are a few AVI amps on there from the S2000 series.

Martin Grindrod, the designer is very good, beautiful layout work and performance, and those amps are very good value.

Pharos

01-05-2020, 16:18

I've spent since my last post going through all of the power amplifiers on Ebay, and there is some really good value stuff there.

A pair of Croft monoblocks which are shown with his system using big Tannoys, numerous AVIs, numerous Naims, some Quad 303s, but I would not recommend them because they underdamp bass. Oh, and a 606.

I suggest you scan them and post what you are considering for the forum to offer vies and opinions.

andyrlb

01-05-2020, 16:25

I've spent since my last post going through all of the power amplifiers on Ebay, and there is some really good value stuff there.

A pair of Croft monoblocks which are shown with his system using big Tannoys, numerous AVIs, numerous Naims, some Quad 303s, but I would not recommend them because they underdamp bass. Oh, and a 606.

I suggest you scan them and post what you are considering for the forum to offer vies and opinions.

Thanks for taking the time Dennis , getting a bloomin headache [emoji856]

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Sherwood

01-05-2020, 16:26

I have a custom made Odyssey Khartago Plus stereo power amp designed to drive my Magneplanars. I used it for a short time before changing to monoblocks. My version has upgraded components and power supply and a better case and is rated at 40 amps. It will drive anything. It is highly reviewed and sounds very clean and powerful. The only reasons i changed is that my equipment layout and speaker placement made a monoblock approach preferable. You can read a review of the standard amp here. https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/tas-195-odyssey-audio-khartago-stereo-amplifier/

Let me know if you are interested.

andyrlb

01-05-2020, 17:00

I have a custom made Odyssey Khartago Plus stereo power amp designed to drive my Magneplanars. I used it for a short time before changing to monoblocks. My version has upgraded components and power supply and a better case and is rated at 40 amps. It will drive anything. It is highly reviewed and sounds very clean and powerful. The only reasons i changed is that my equipment layout and speaker placement made a monoblock approach preferable. You can read a review of the standard amp here. https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/tas-195-odyssey-audio-khartago-stereo-amplifier/

Let me know if you are interested.

Pm sent

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Audio Al

01-05-2020, 17:08

Yeah I missed out on a 909 a week or so ago [emoji35]

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I have a 909 just back from a service with Quad , the service cost £137 , I could sell it for £550 firm , I know other have sold around the £500 mark but they were not serviced , I have the manual and original box as well

" Wow Allen , how good is that " :lol::D

andyrlb

01-05-2020, 17:09

I have a 909 just back from a service with Quad , the service cost £137 , I could sell it for £550 firm , I know other have sold around the £500 mark but they were not serviced , I have the manual and original box as well

" Wow Allen , how good is that " :lol::D

Wow Allen how darn good is that [emoji6]
I’ll pm you now

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Audio Al

01-05-2020, 17:11

Wow Allen how darn good is that [emoji6]
I’ll pm you now

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I even surprise myself sometimes :)

andyrlb

01-05-2020, 19:01

I’m now sorted, thanks to all and I appreciate everyone’s input .
Quad 909 it is .

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