[bismack]

Hi, I need some help to upgrade my system.
My current system is Audio Research CD2 +corda prehead-1 HD600/K501/DT990. I listen to classical music(symphony, concerto,piano,etc) 99% of time, and my budget for the comming SS amp is about $1K. It doesn't matter if it's new or not. I hope with the amp, I can easily hear the improvement of my system.

Thanks guys!

 

[/Fail]

There's someone selling a Beta22 for $1100 in the FS section.

If you could spare the extra $100, it would be great.

 

[FallenAngel]

x2 that's a very good looking build, great parts and even a DACT stepper.

 

[Valens7]

I haven't heard one myself, but it's probably true that you can't really do much better than a B22. I strongly considered buying the one linked above, but I decided against it on aesthetic grounds. If you want something much nicer-looking and more flexible, you should consider going with the HeadAmp GS-1.

 

[bismack]

Thanks guys. Would there be any commercial amp that is equivalent to Beta 22?

 

[jenneth]

Here are all the SS amps besides GS-1 under $1K I can think of:

CIAudio VHP-2/VAC-1
RudiStor NX03
SPL Auditor
Stello HP100

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Originally Posted by bismack /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks guys. Would there be any commercial amp that is equivalent to Beta 22?

Sure, but under $1K? That, I don't know.

 

[bismack]

Would please name a few other than rudistor?

 

[h.rav]

HeadAmp GS-1
(used) AMB Beta 22
AMB M^3

 

[rattesp]

I really enjoy my Goldpoint HP Pro

 

[Eagle Eye]

How about Audio GD ROC? Wish mine would hurry up and get here.

 

[kboe]

I know a guy in the FS Forums with an Amphora

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Whistles and taps his fingers.

 

[atothex]

Yes, except Amphora is probably closer to Cmoy than B22... I'm guessing you just realized this yourself?

 

[bismack]

Could anyone talk about the characteristics of BETA 22? Thanks!

 

[CapQ]

I believe different beta22s have different sound.....

 

[jpelg]

You have some good hardware in the CD2 & Prehead. I'd look at the Beyerdynamic T1, or maybe sell one or more of your current cans & get the Sennheiser HD800.