Decent Power Amp That Will Fit In A Kallax Square?

[ScottFan355]

Hello all! I’m looking for ideas for a decent power amp that will fit in a kallax square, preferably with protection. I want to make the top all tube but I still use ss for movies or background music and there’s just no room for two monos, a preamp, and my sx-850. Looking for something decent, give or take in the range for what I could get for my sx-850. Any ideas?

 

[blhagstrom]

Marantz M500 mono blocks or similar.
The M500 float through eBay for about $100+ each.

 

[RedSquare]

Schiit Vidar.

I don't have one, but all reviews are glowing.
If I didn't have the gear I currently have, I'd probably bite.

 

[xrayspex77]

Before I got a "Proper" Stereo Cabinet I used a Kallax without one of the uprights. Thought I might have to add a couple of L brackets but it held my 50lbs Nikko 9095 on it for a couple of years with no problem.
It expands your options.

 

[gadget73]

modified Bogen MO-100a's. Thats what I'm running currently and it happens to be in a Kallax TV stand. Dyna Mark III would also fit the bill, or the box if you prefer.

 

[whoaru99]

Ya could put a whole concert hall worth of Hypex or IcePower-based amps in there.

 

[ScottFan355]

Before I got a "Proper" Stereo Cabinet I used a Kallax without one of the uprights. Thought I might have to add a couple of L brackets but it held my 50lbs Nikko 9095 on it for a couple of years with no problem.
It expands your options.

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Great idea but I only have one cube to spare, my records take up the rest.

 

[ScottFan355]

modified Bogen MO-100a's. Thats what I'm running currently and it happens to be in a Kallax TV stand. Dyna Mark III would also fit the bill, or the box if you prefer.

Tubes are on top, this is for ss.

 

[the skipper]

what are the internal dimensions of one of those squares?

 

[ScottFan355]

what are the internal dimensions of one of those squares?

Slightly bigger than an lp - lp is 12.375.

 

[ScottFan355]

Inches lol.

 

[ScottFan355]

Probably about 13”.

 

[E-Stat]

I'm with the who-meister recommending Hypex modules. I use a 300 watt/channel Ncore amp in the garage system that measures 12" wide . The fan is used in summer months where temp in the closet runs 90+

 

[Pio1980]

A pair of Mac MC75 would certainly make an impression.

 

[jcg1112]

Another vote for class D. This is my Powernode 2i with the album for reference. Lots of good sounding choices out there.

 

[Lavane]

How much power are you looking for? Sony TA-3120, TA-3140F, etc. There are several with different wattage ratings. Nice simple DC power amps in a small form. Some are asking ridiculous prices for them though.

 

[Sam08861]

Soundcraftsmen PM840 or PM860 might fit the bill at a similar price and have enough room for cooling.

 

[gadget73]

Tubes are on top, this is for ss.

the Bogens are solid state rectified. It counts

 

[slowpat]

Carver M400 ??

 

[reddodge053]

How much power are you looking for? Sony TA-3120, TA-3140F, etc. There are several with different wattage ratings. Nice simple DC power amps in a small form. Some are asking ridiculous prices for them though.
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Those are sweeet!!