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Best amp to replace my Classe CA-100

Hi To All- I enjoy reading all the posts and now I really need help. My wife is allowing me to spend up to $2000 on my new amp to replace my Classe. I have B&W 802 s3 and a Theta Miles Balanced going direct. I'm very interested in what everyone comes up to compare it to my ideas.
Thanks Jim
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weiserb
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used VTL st-150 under 2000

ARC VT 100 MK II is about $ 2500 used
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glen
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I like the VT-100 idea.

Also a two channel Theta Dreadnaught would allow you to expand to five channels down the road.

I use to own a Classe Ca-101, then I went to a CA-301, then to a VT-100 MKI now I use a VT-100 MKIII.

Ahhhh Evolution at it's best! :^)
cavy
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I have owned both Classe and ARC amps and both are good but there is no better amp in the $4,000 and under range than the VTL 150.
kgb540
125 posts
 
Easy, easy, easy....Plinius SA100MKIII. Hands down the best in the "used" $2000 range, but i know there are a ton of choices to consider so check all of them out.
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