Amp for Sopra no2

The sopra no2 will be the only speakers powered by the amp my rears and center will be powered by the rotel
 
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/s...y-2016-04-11-amplifiers-30248-locust-grove-ga

Just saw this ad and remembered this thread. I can't recommend this amp enough for < $3k range. You can find a ton of reviews on the net. I had this side by side with Bryston 4BSST2 driving Electra 1028 Be a few years ago. Granted 1028 Be are fairly efficient speakers (just like Sopra no.2), but IME, I much preferred XA30.5 and I kept it for 3 years until last year. Do note that 4BSST2 may drive more difficult load better.
 
kzhtoo said:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/s...y-2016-04-11-amplifiers-30248-locust-grove-ga

Just saw this ad and remembered this thread. I can't recommend this amp enough for < $3k range. You can find a ton of reviews on the net. I had this side by side with Bryston 4BSST2 driving Electra 1028 Be a few years ago. Granted 1028 Be are fairly efficient speakers (just like Sopra no.2), but IME, I much preferred XA30.5 and I kept it for 3 years until last year. Do note that 4BSST2 may drive more difficult load better.
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I have this amp at home now. Great amp.
 
kzhtoo said:
Just saw this ad and remembered this thread. I can't recommend this amp enough for < $3k range. You can find a ton of reviews on the net. I had this side by side with Bryston 4BSST2 driving Electra 1028 Be a few years ago. Granted 1028 Be are fairly efficient speakers (just like Sopra no.2), but IME, I much preferred XA30.5 and I kept it for 3 years until last year. Do note that 4BSST2 may drive more difficult load better.
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This decision just keeps getting harder. 5 days ago I was sure I was going Wadia, 2 days ago I was sure I was going Devialet. Today I went all over the map now I am torn between integrated or just pure amp.

I just want to sit down and not worry about do I need more power or, maybe I should of got a DAC. I am starting to drive my wife crazy. Today she said if she hears the word DAC or amp out of my mouth she will cut my manhood off and shove it in my subwoofer. My wife scares me I need to make a decision.
 
kzhtoo said:
lol
Get a sealed sub, so that she can't shove anything in.

If it is integrated, take a look at this one. It's basically XA30.5 amp + a volume control. :D
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I am deep enough without adding a new sub to the list.

Guys is 30 and 40 watts of class A power really that similar to 100 or 200 watts of class D power. What is going on here.
 
griffithstrife said:
I am deep enough without adding a new sub to the list.

Guys is 30 and 40 watts of class A power really that similar to 100 or 200 watts of class D power. What is going on here.
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First 30 watts is class A (and that is rated very conservatively) and it has 100+ class A/B watts in reserve. And those beryllium tweeters of yours love class A power.
 
kzhtoo said:
First 30 watts is class A (and that is rated very conservatively) and it has 100+ class A/B watts in reserve. And those beryllium tweeters of yours love class A power.
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All class A amps or the pass labs amp, does that mean it can deliver 70 watts at a time?
 
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