Used amps, how to tell if,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I'm interested in buying a used amp and I an only afford $2,000.00

I'm looking for an amp with at least 100 watts and decent or good or high current. Magnapans 7.1

I've seen some interesting amps circa 1980's 1990's but,

I was wondering how to tell if it's not sounding "right" to me due to old caps.

1) what would be my recourse?

2) How would or could I tell?

ie if the caps are old how would it affect the sound?

thnax.

joes4403-23-2022 4:26pm

bgrady70 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 03-24-2022 at 05:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What about Mark Levinson 33’s or 33H’s. Those were top of the line. For recap service and years of more use are they worth the gamble?
retiredfarmer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 339 posts 03-24-2022 at 10:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Mark Levinson 33 or 33h will drive them no problem but the caps cost more than his budget if he gets them all replaced then there is the labor plus what ever you have to pay for the amp.
joes44 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 128 posts 03-24-2022 at 10:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just the caps? Jeeze ! Well maybe?????????? I COULD eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a year .
joes44 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 128 posts 03-24-2022 at 11:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oh I forgot to mention earlier, I also can't afford Class A amps.
blackbag20 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 402 posts 03-24-2022 at 11:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Good advice on Odyssey Audio: I lean toward the Stratos over Khartago ... (with upgrades) within your budget https://odysseyaudio.com/stratos-stereo-amplifier/