You might want to consider a Denon PMA2000 Mark-IV. Used ones cost around $600-700. In my opinion, at its price point, nothing else comes close.
Reliable Used int. amp for $1200? Plinius? Classe?
I have a C-J PF-R pre, & a C-J MF2250 SS amp, w/Spendor S3/5 SE speakers. Mainly for weight & size--the MF2250 weighs 36 lbs., & for various reasons I have to pull it out of the cabinet every so often w/my aging back--I'm thinking of going to a hopefully lighter weight SS integrated.
Getting service if the amp breaks is a big factor. I'm thinking: Plinius 8200, Classe CAP 101 or 151 (CAP 150-151 are heavy, probably), or maybe Simaudio?
+ or - $1200, & I know it partly comes down to "what's for sale" whenever. TIA for any advice!
Getting service if the amp breaks is a big factor. I'm thinking: Plinius 8200, Classe CAP 101 or 151 (CAP 150-151 are heavy, probably), or maybe Simaudio?
+ or - $1200, & I know it partly comes down to "what's for sale" whenever. TIA for any advice!