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How much (or little) current do we really need?

JonFo said:
Not overkill in my book. Those are darn nice amps.

As noted in my post above, one needs an amp with high current outputs, the FPB 650's sure qualify.
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Thinking back to all of the various amplifiers that have done duty running my ReQuests, I recall favorable results from amps with ratings as low as 35 wpc and great results at around 100~150 watts. I've always felt the M/L's were very forgiving in terms of amplification.
What the 650's did for us is add a depth to the music we had not experienced on our system before. The Krells are big, heavy, and power hungry but sonically they're great performers. Makes me wonder how much power it takes to achieve perfection....

Tj
 
With my ROTEL RB-1090 is kind of a mono block as it has two totally separate power amplifiers and two independent power supplies, each with its own 1.25kVA custom-made transformer that just share the same chassis and powercord. ;)

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The Anthem Statement P5...

An awesome powerful SS five monoblock (with five individual power sources) Class A/B designed amplifier for a truly natural / neutral sound. ;) Please see my in detail review under the "Amplifiers" section of the ML Club or click the thread link below:



http://www.martinloganowners.com/~tdacquis/forum/showthread.php?t=1952



I love my P5 for HT. It makes my ML's sing and sing... :D
 

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The Thrilling Cord SPM 3005 Monoblock Amp...

:D Cord SPM 3005 monoblock amp can do the job... :D
 

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Mega Amazing Mark Levinson Monoblock Amplifiers Rock...

:clap: The Mark Levinson ML 333 monoblock amp totally Rocks..... :drool:
 

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The Fascinating ASR System S7R Emitter II ...

The ASR System S7R Emitter II Exclusive akku Blue Version ~ What does this thing do exactly? :confused: It looks very interesting... ;)
 

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OMG... The Jeff Roland MT8 Monoblock Amp...

Incredible power Jeff Roland's MT8 monoblock amplifier... :D Just the Amp handles alone - weigh more than my whole head... Nuf said... :D
 

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The Accuphase M8000 Mono-block Amplifier ~ Just Wow! OK Wow!

Tom,

I know you've been drooling over Accuphase for years. They are truly amazing / awesome amplifiers. If I could, If I was a millionaire, I'd buy you a pair... ;) Is their a showroom in northern California? I'd love to take a listen to these babies someday... :drool:
 
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Robin said:
Tom,

;) Is their a showroom in northern California? I'd love to take a listen to these babies someday... :drool:
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I'm afraid to know... I wouldn't want to tempt myself. When I was stationed in Japan (mid 80s) I had the chance to buy some Accuphase gear on the cheap in the Navy Exchange and I should've, but of course didn't know any better.... Oh well.. Maybe SOMEDAY. :D
 
Beautiful Boulder 1060 Monoblock Amp...

Boulder 1060 monoblock amplifier is awesome... :D
 

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Too Much Audio Electronics in One Room...

OMG, How can sooo much fit into one room... :wow: Their is bearly enough room for the singal listening chair... :eek: :D
 

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The Awesome Accuphase 100 A...

:wow: Presenting a goregous matched pair of Accuphase 100 A's... :D
 

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The Extreme Accuphase P 700...

:) The Healthy pure power of Accuphase never fails to impress me... :cheers:
 

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Jumping Wow! Jungson Class "A" Monoblocks...

Wow! :haha1: Jungson Class "A" monoblocks have it all going on... :D
 

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The Big ~ The Bad ~ The Beautiful...

:p Excellent Luxman B1000 monoblocks, only $60K / pair (new)... ;)
 

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Pretty Pretty PS Audio Power...

:D The magnificant PS Audio P1000 Power Supply... Is awesome... :drool:
 

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