Compact power amplifier advice

[NeilK]

I'm currently using a Chord TToby (fed by a Music First passive) for a few months. It's a really nice little amplifier and the sound quality belies its diminutive proportions. However during lengthy listening sessions I sometimes find the sound a little sterile (may just be my old ears!) so was wondering if anyone could advise of other power amplifiers I ought to consider?
Thanks in advance.

 

[gustav_errata]

EWA Q20 if you can find one (or one of Colin's new kit amps, of which he listed some in the FS section a few weeks ago). I seem to recall that the M50 that I have was originally yours.

 

[quickie]

@29mile has a Q20 for sale

 

[i.j.russell]

I know it's not what you asked but I know quite a few folks who like a valve preamplifier in front of a clean-sounding power amp.

 

[Bill Crowley]

I am about to review one of Colins new amps. Either way you'll like what they offer

 

[Mike1965]

Crimson 620 from the late 90's is a very nice mosfet amp.

 

[Beobloke]

Aurex SC-M15. Not sterile-sounding at all.

 

[hifinutt]

not sure of the budget but how about one of these beauties

Heed Audio Thesis Gamma Stereo Power Amplifier

Heed Audio Thesis Gamma Stereo Power Amplifier - Thesis Gamma (Heed Audio). Premium RC-coupled Stereo Power Amplifier Representing a new discourse in the line, the Heed Audio Thesis γ (gamma) stereo power amplifier is arguably the most athletic member of

www.audiodestination.co.uk

 

[hifinutt]

and hopefully ian wont mind me posting this but i wonder if the boxem would be any better than the chord ??? maybe ian could comment

Boxem Arthur Purifi amplifier | audioaddicts: Everything HiFi, Music and More!

I love the orange facia. Great sound too! .

audioaddictsforum.com

 

[vacuum_tubes]

Don't get much more compact than a Fosi V3 or Za3

I've got a V3 for a second system and it's much better than the price would indicate.

 

[NeilK]

Thanks for the recommendations so far - I do like ewa amplification, hadn't thought of the Q20 though, it may well be a good solution, I don't know much about the Boxem or Fosi but I'll certainly mull over these suggestions.

@gustav_errata, yes, I hope it's still performing well, it was a distress sale tbh!

 

[gustav_errata]

@gustav_errata, yes, I hope it's still performing well, it was a distress sale tbh

The silver pre-production one with oak cones attached, right? It's literally the only component I don't ever think about replacing! (aside from that damn power button)

 

[Darren]

Don't get much more compact than a Fosi V3 or Za3

I've got a V3 for a second system and it's much better than the price would indicate.

Either this or a pair of the weeny monoblocs they are launching

 

[NeilK]

@gustav_errata - yes, that’s the one. It originally had a standard switch but had that replaced by the button when I sent it to Colin to give it a check over and bias it a little more into class A.
That, along with maybe 3 or 4 other items is one of these “Why did I sell that!” pieces of kit - but needs must on some occasions

 

[Puggie]

One of the Ghent cased Hypex amps Orangeart is doing a group buy on at the moment?

 

[Donivey]

Naim Nait 50.

 

[Subito]

I have no personal experience with it, but the Schiit Gjallarhorn looks quite interesting:

Schiit Audio: Audio Products Designed and Built in Texas and California

www.schiit.com

 

[Salamander]

There's a Witch Hat power amplifier in classifieds, although I've never heard one.

 

[jtgofish]

These little amps are crackers.Class A/B 80 watts based on a modifiied Naim NAP250 circuit designed by Neil McBride.They use a switch mode power supply like Class D .Sound better than any Class D amp I have heard. About 160 quid landed.I just bought another one for biamping my horn speakers.Sold as NA250 MOD amps on Allie Express.
As discussed herehttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/thr...kQFnoECCQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3qRru19ti2OXLRJLhez55o

 

[per flemming]

Naim Nait 50.

Thats not a poweramp but integrated amp.
Naim did the little Nap 100 poweramp back then, really nice.