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Re: Pro-amps for serious listening

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I've used a 25 year old BGW 550 in my hifi for a few years now. It's a great amp, with a flat LF response down below 20 (it's DC coupled) and drives even the most inefficient speakers (drove a pair of JBL 4412s no problem) without breaking a sweat. I have no experience with any BGW products built since ATI bought the company, but their older gear is awesome, and if you're lucky you can pick one up used at guitar center for a steal. Unless you have a seperate closet for your power amps, you'll need to replace the fan with something a bit quieter.

Also, check out AE Techron, the laboratory/medical branch of Crown Intl. They have some lab grade power amps designed for shaker tables and MRIs and such that have crazy power capabilities, bandwidth that's flat from DC to ultrasonic frequencies, and a noisefloor that's impressive to say the least. Of course, you will need a 3 phase mains hook up


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