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RE: metrics of amplifier quality/value?


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I honestly don't think you can make an informed choice based mostly on specs and metrics. Watts/dollar? Nah.

Not sure if your budget permits but I would consider:

Odyssey Stratos, Stratos Plus, or Stratos Extreme. IMHO, the basic Stratos will give you the biggest bang for the buck in this line up. I had all three and the 'upgrades' (and corresponding price hikes) offered only slight improvements. By the time you load these amps up with 'the works', you're in pricing territory where it makes more sense to look at higher end gear to begin with. Again, my opinion based on some experience.

Older amps like Class CA-100/101, CA-200/201. Pass Labs X150.

But I think some of those might be over budget. The Outlaw Audio RR2150 Receiver has an outstanding amp section. They're not pretty in my opinion but sound very good! These sell direct from Outlaw for $699 but I've seen them on sale for $599 now and then.

You might also investigate some class D amps from Onkyo and the likes.


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