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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
jl35
3,913 posts
 
I like Odyssey in that price range also, new or used. I agree you should have concerns about repair for an almost 30 year old amp.
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
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Owned Odyssey , Van Alstine is far better .
czarivey
5,658 posts
 
Bel Canto Ref1000 used.
Feel the difference!
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wideload
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Just a note on Frank Van Alstine. I've had a chance to visit his shop (the basement of his home at the time) in Burnsville. A fine gentleman and delightful music for reasonable money. I've owned various things from him over the years and have been thinking of going back.
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