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What is Best SS AMP for $2000 and under?

My 30 year old Audire Otez blew up and I'm heartbroken. It was a class AB amp with 250 watts per channel at 8 ohms. I have Snell AIII speakers and a Macintosh pre-amp, C34V. The Audire had a deep soundstage, great bass and wonderful clarity and separation throughout the frequency range. Any suggestions for a replacement amp besides another Audire?
bghhi

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bghhi OP
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You all have been very helpful! What a great site! Thank you - looks like I have some research to do thanks to you! Brian
bghhi OP
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Thanks Sbank. I should add that I am looking for a previously owned amp. An ML 23 might be a candidate but I'm concerned about the caps needing to be replaced at this age. Does my willingness to insider a used amp help?
bghhi OP
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Thanks All! Does anyone have an opinion on the Belles 350A as compared with the Van Alstine 450?
bghhi OP
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Thanks guys for all of your help! In particular, thank you to Aintitgr8 - I took your recommendation and bought the Belles 350. Being shipped today. Seller was great. Can't wait to hook it up.

Audiogon is the best site I found in my research.
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