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(2010) Power Amplifiers Over $5000

Ayre Acoustics MX-R Mono Amplifiers

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Power Amplifiers Over $5000
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Ayre MX-RPrice: $18,500 per pair

Website: www.ayre.com

Peter said: The MX-R monoblock amplifiers signified the dawning of a new era at Ayre. With their prodigious power capabilities, they can drive the difficult loads of low-sensitivity speakers with aplomb. Most important, however, they deliver the sonic goods, possessing that very rare ability to communicate in captivating fashion even the music on less-than-stellar recordings. That multiple tube fanatics of my acquaintance have ditched their tube power amps in favor of MX-Rs says it all.

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The gist: Compact design, reference sound.

EAR 890 Stereo Amplifier

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Power Amplifiers Over $5000

201007_ear890Price: $7595

Website: www.ear-usa.com

Garrett said: . . . with fine fit and finish in England, and a product of the duly deliberated engineering of electronics wizard Tim de Paravicini, the EAR 890 is indeed an amp for all seasons.

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The gist: Treat your ears to EAR power.

Esoteric A-03 Stereo Amplifier

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Power Amplifiers Over $5000
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201005_esoteric_a03Price: $14,000

Website: www.esoteric.teac.com

Randall said: If you’re in the market for a new stereo amplifier and can afford an A-03, you may find it to be the last amplifier you ever buy. I fell in love with this amp from the moment I pulled it out of its box.

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The gist: A very sweet 50Wpc in an equally sweet package.

Musical Fidelity Titan Stereo Amplifier

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Parent Category: 2010 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2010) Power Amplifiers Over $5000
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201008_titanPrice: $30,000

Website: www.musicalfidelity.com

Jeff said: The Musical Fidelity Titan kicks butt. It is competitive in every sonic category you could name, and moves ahead of the competition in some. One thing that should give prospective owners confidence is the notion that they can choose whichever speakers tickle their fancy, with no regard for their power requirements.

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The gist: Big bass, big power, for a big system.

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