smooth midrange and highs, runs cool.

not quite a perfect match for m logan.

Loved the clean smooth sound of this amp, made music and details really comes out from even small speakers.

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If this model is still being produced the McCormack DNA 125 does not have a chance to enter the "TOP PICs" list.

Does not have the "V" shape enclosure which is cool on 4004 and 8008s. Oh well, who cares as far as it sounds great!

I've been buying and selling every component in my system except this one, many amps come and go, every time I think I get a better amp it ends up being beat brutally by 8002 in A/B comparison. Just don't compare 8002 with things that cost ten times more, even 8008 was killed for sounding a little dull. Best amp in it's price.

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Articulate reproduction of music on difficult speakers even at lower volume levels. Very good and very quiet power supplies.

Still looking for weakness but only find more strengths.

I purchased more than one of these because even though they are powerful on their own, my speakers have a bass driver noted for being power hungry. Dahlquist DQ-20''s have a much praised mid and tweeter made by Scan-speak. The bass driver made by Magnat has been much maligned(even by me)as tubby, slow, inarticulate, flat etc. and generally something to be endured so that you could enjoy the sweet mids and high''s. The best advice has always been to buy a good sub cross over between 40 and 50 to get the best result. Less strain on the main amp, deep bass by the sub-woofer and less responsibility for the driver generaly thought not to be up to par with the rest of the system. The 8002''s have caused me to reconsider the capability of the woofer. The much maligned bass driver has become the full and articulate reproducer of percussion and acoustic bass notes that I think few of us DQ-20 owners could have imagined. I now have to experiment with the sub-woofer and wonder just how much of a future it has as it really doesn''t seem to contribute nearly as much as it once did. With the second 8002 the mids and highs continue to be smooth and very well defined with the most subtle tones expressed seemingly as intended. Rock to classical these amps let my speakers shine. I don''t know what someone else''s needs might be, but at least for me these amp''s have done the trick. Better than I thought anything was capable of doing.

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Sound, Dynamics, Power, Build Quality.

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It''''s rare to find a piece of stereo equipment that exceeds your expectations. I came across this unit purely by luck while browsing on the web. I wasn''''t really looking for an amplifier at the time, but at the price Ubid was selling them for, it was too good to pass up. I have other Acurus and Aragon equipment and liked the way they looked and more importantly, the way they sound. Out of the box, there was an immediate difference in the sound of my system. Within a few days of break-in things really improved. The 8002 makes my Magnaplanar speakers sound like they never did before. It amazes me how much better they sound with the 8002 than they did with my Acurus A200 amp. Recordings that I have listened to a hundred times sound as if a veil has been removed - more air, dynamics, and details are present. The unit is heavy, fit and finish is excellent and the look is unique to Aragon. Unfortunately, this model has been discontinued since Klipsch aquired Modial Designs and the only source in the future will be the used market. My System: Rega P3-2000 with Benz Glider and PS Audio IV Phono Preamp. Acurus ACD-11 CD (Used as Transport) Nakamichi CR5 Cassette Aragon A2D2 DAC Aragon 18K Mk2 Pre amp Aragon 8002 Amplifier Magnaplanar MGIIIA Speakers Infinity BU15 Subwoofer

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Smooth highs and natural mid-range, exc bass.

Can not complain

This is a very good amplifier. It is actually better sounding than my 8008. Damn, If I had known this I would have purchased 3 of these for my home theater. If you have read the reviews on the 8008 this one is close but better. It seems to be better balanceed. The 8008 is a little darker sounding and not as quite as transparent. Both are excellent but this one is a "nose" ahead. For what this are selling for used it is truly a steal. It has ample power and will drive most all speakers. I would highly recommend this amplifier.

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Bass Control

Balance input

This 8002 is so good NOT JUST for the money(well spent) 3years have past I'm still love this amp just like the very first weeks I've listen to it. Well deserve 5stars!
My system today?
Music Hall MMF7
YBA blue laser
AL 3A
Aragon 8002
Maggy 1.6QR
Harmonic Tech Truth link/Sil way MkII Inters
Music Metre Sig SP cab.
Thanks, Tom

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very powerful, excellent sound across the frequency range

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I purchased the Aragon 8002 after listening to a number of other amplifiers in this general price class. I actually purchased this amplifier from P. A. Basinski, who placed a review of the Aragon in 1998. I have NHT 2.5i speakers, Rotel RCD-971 CD-player and Rotel RC-955 pre-amp. All connected with Nordost and Audio Quest interconnects and AR speaker cable (soon to be upgraded). The Aragon controls the NHTs extremely well! The bass is very natural, along with a very beautiful midrange. High frequencies are extended and very detailed. This amplifier is amazing in everything it does. None of the other amplifiers I listened to gave me as much pleasure.

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Very clean and smooth highs awsome solid bass.the sound stage is hugh

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I bought this amp as a demo in 99,before that i owned a parasond (2000$) a audio research ($2800) and demoed a coda ($3200). none of these amps can compare to the sound stage that the 8002 could deliever. I can't understand why some of these companies will put a price tag on a amp that is double and tripple the cost of a 8002 which is mono block design where most of the compition are't.. If you want a great sounding amp at a very good price demo a aragon 8002. Let your friends buy the more overpriced amps and see who will be asking you to borrow yours..

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Amps. They are virtually impossible to review unless you have a few to compare on hand, for, I think, good amps are the most system dependent component in your system's chain. It needs a good source, good AC, good speakers and a room with good acoustics for it to shine.

That being said, my system sounds great. Ofcourse there are room for improvements. I am always looking to sample different front ends and cables. But my amp and my speakers are keepers.

If I am forced to report to you why I think they are keepers, I'd have to say they are the most honest components I've come across without spending a gazillion bucks. They are as good as whatever you feed them.

System:

Cal Delta->AQ Emeralds->Meridian 518->AQ Emeralds->
Cal Alpha->AQ Emeralds->Aragon 8002->
AQ Argent/Midnight double bi-wire->KEF 103/4

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Well Build

No balance input

You can't go wrong with this amp, I don't think you'll beat it with your 8008(tho, more power) or more money like Pass Lab, Krell, or Mccormick.......Pass is little cleaner on high for onother $K.
System>>>>>>

Linn LP12>HT Phono cab>ARC Ph3
Theta Miles>HT TL
ARC LS16>HT Silway II>Aragon 8002>HT Pro11>B&W804

My 8002 isn't weakest link at all.

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