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used power amp under 1500

I started with a great system and I managed to downgrade it to an OK sound through a lot of trades, sales, questionable decisions and shrinking budget. (No regrets, it's been a fun journey.) I ended up with very low sensitivity, hard to drive speakers and now I need more power. Will 100 Watts be enough and is it OK and safe to buy used? Any brands that are a good value at $1500?

parkergetdean
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hilde45
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I like the Rogue idea.

You might consider Van Alstine.

Considering your price range:

New: https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/np1-power-amplifier

Used: This: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650276264-audio-by-van-alstine-vision-set-400-stereo-power-amplifier/ 

or this https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650280745-audio-by-van-alstine-ava-vision-set-120-power-amplifier-single-ended-transistor-amplifier/

Belles: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650263524-belles-reference-150a-v2-tm-upgraded/

jl35
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Lots of good amps at your price point. You can contact Schiit customer service and skip their AI...The original Aragon Company  is long gone ( I had the 4004 MKll and it was great)....be careful about buying a 35 year old amp...

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jbuhl
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PS Audio S300 can be had for $1K range.  Quad Stereo for around $1.5K but they are hard to find. Used Bel Canto

parkergetdean OP
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@hilde45 definitely! Lets help MN businesses :)

@jl35 thanks! I am trying to be careful. I can only spend that 1.x once :(

 

@jbuhl  yes, PS Audio did come up in my search. And I am a big fan of Quad!

 

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tomic601
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The thinking that got you in this fix won’t get you out…. Aragon in your price range is absolutely going to be used…. Grammy winning artist / Engineer David Rawlings monitors using Aragon..

 

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