Mr Peabody
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Sound quality is subjective I know but I thought I'd throw this out for discussion.
I currently use the Levinson 532h which is my sweet spot personally for amp sound, pretty much. I would like to have a high current amp but the next Levinson is $20k. The 532h uses banks of smaller capacitors for quick response but isn't actually high current like typical Levinson.
When I say sweet spot, I like a quick amp with control but not sterile. Like control with micro/macro dynamics. Pass is too polite for example, although I do like Pass. Bryston is some dry and seems to lack the micro/macro I like. These are my opinions, both good amps. On paper D'Agostino would meet this but I have yet to hear the same characters personally as stated in reviews.
Here's the question, is there any power amps under $10k that is high current and would be some upgrade from the 532h? Like a Levinson without the name. I know some may not even be a Levinson fan but this is all from my perspective, smile. Also, not meaning to start any arguments over amps but if I didn't give my opinion you wouldn't have a reference for a personal enough suggestion.
I currently use the Levinson 532h which is my sweet spot personally for amp sound, pretty much. I would like to have a high current amp but the next Levinson is $20k. The 532h uses banks of smaller capacitors for quick response but isn't actually high current like typical Levinson.
When I say sweet spot, I like a quick amp with control but not sterile. Like control with micro/macro dynamics. Pass is too polite for example, although I do like Pass. Bryston is some dry and seems to lack the micro/macro I like. These are my opinions, both good amps. On paper D'Agostino would meet this but I have yet to hear the same characters personally as stated in reviews.
Here's the question, is there any power amps under $10k that is high current and would be some upgrade from the 532h? Like a Levinson without the name. I know some may not even be a Levinson fan but this is all from my perspective, smile. Also, not meaning to start any arguments over amps but if I didn't give my opinion you wouldn't have a reference for a personal enough suggestion.