I am always “down” to one amp. I want the very best possible sound on my system. I only change my amp every seven years or so and that is with tremendous research, using old as my trade in, and doubling my investment. So, when the new one is in place my system achieves a whole new level.
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?
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@bikefi10 I did note it. I wish all manufacturers provided full specs. @devinplombier with taxes and shipping it would be over $1700. The return option is nice but it would cost about $180 - shipping and 5% restocking. (I was generous with my $1500 budget, it would be my absolute max, risking divorce) Still, Bryston is high on my list, there are several on craigslist. |
Classe Audio made some of the best power amps back in the day (‘80’s-‘90’s). Most are available in your price range now-a-days… look for a DR-8 or DR-9, both are in the 100 Watt range, and will drive any low sensitively speakers, and sound equal or better then many amps costing $5k-$10k . Check out TAS reviews that rave about their amazing sound… almost tube-like for a solid state amp. Build quality is second to none. I bought my first DR-8 brand new in 1990, and last year I bought a 2nd DR-8 on the used market for less then $1K, now I’m running both in mono, the sound is astonishingly good. If you can find one of these, you will be set for years to come! |
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