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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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thecarpathian
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Get the Aria!!! According to the receipt, it’s a Virtuoso.

Less than 3 years old,

4500 smackers new, plenty of power, and that creamy smooth Belles sound!

To not get it would be sheer madness! If I was in the market, I'd be all over that like hair on a Wookie.

 

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yogiboy
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@thecarpathian +1

Me too!

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thecarpathian
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@parkergetdean ,

Seriously, I don’t know how you’d do better than that.

If it is in fact a Virtuoso.

 

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thecarpathian
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The Virtuouso is a good bit more expensive than the regular dual mono, more refined and more power. He’s got the retail price of the dual mono up and not the Virtuoso.

I’d ask a lot of questions as to what proof he can provide that it’s the Virtuouso other than just because the receipt says it is. He’s also showing the specs for the dual mono. The Virtuouso is 200 watts @ 8 ohms. Something’s not adding up.

parkergetdean OP
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@thecarpathian OK, so I need to find out if it is indeed the virtuoso?

I can't post any questions because I need to add a credit card and for several reasons I have not done it. But I may have to.

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