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

There are so many newer implementations with class D,at so many different price points. That’s good for everyone. 

+1 on Coda.

I'd add Belles and Hegel to your search list. Those were my 3 finalists the last time that I was in your shoes. Went with the Coda and I am thrilled with it. 

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I'm very pleased with the sound. I also have an old Yamaha M80 "super" amp that I switch with. Can't tell any difference. These a driving a pair of KEF R3 Metas. They  are augmented with a pair of HSU subs,

thank you @llg98ljk 

@mitchagain I love Belles and value Hegel too! Belles is hard to find, Hegel is on the pricier side. 

@llg98ljk It's probably a great value. I will check the return policy