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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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deer_creek_audio
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Check out the Hypex Nilai 500 Stereo. I doubt you’ll find many used, but they weigh in with amplifiers costing many times more: https://deercreekaudio.com/products/ols/products/hypex-nilai-500-stereo-amplifier

jpsreno
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Odyssey

parkergetdean OP
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thanks @deer_creek_audio I am checking it out

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thecarpathian
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There's an Odyssey Audio Candela preamp on USAM for only $550.

Worth checking out!

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yogiboy
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There is a Belles Aria Dual Mono integrated listed here for $1750 which is a tad over your budget. Make an offer on it. I just bought a Belles Aria and compared to my tube separates it comes damn close. As a matter of fact I just might be selling my tube gear !

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