That was a fantastic sounding amp. Way back in my early audiophile days, I used this amp with a pair of AE2’s I had, and with that amp, and a GNS modified SP-14, that was the best those speakers ever sounded. OK, unfortunately, one evening as I was in a blissful state of listening, all of a sudden, I saw flames leaping out of the amp. Just glad I was there or we could easily have lost the house. Very alarming!! to say the least. Great sounding amp though. Honest truth.
Counterpoint SA-20
Long time member even though I haven't been here in awhile. I'm writing to share, gush and get some feedback from the best audio community on the net. Firstly, I stopped by Goodwill on the way home yesterday and found a Counterpoint SA-20 hybrid amplifier for sale. $150 and 2 hours later I'm sitting home in absolute bliss. Yes, I know these amps are known to be unreliable and difficult/expensive to repair if/when something should fail but oh... my... lord... does this thing sound fabulous! I have it paired with an old Forte Model Forty Four pre and original Monitor Audio Studio 20 speakers. I have no idea if the amp has been upgraded.
Bottom line, I'm looking to hear from other Counterpoint fans and owners. At the moment everything sounds amaze balls! Hope I can squeeze a few year out of this gem.
Bottom line, I'm looking to hear from other Counterpoint fans and owners. At the moment everything sounds amaze balls! Hope I can squeeze a few year out of this gem.