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Best Power amps in $7000 range

It seems impossible to narrow down all the good choices. I feel overwhelmed because I want to purchase a 300-400w amp in the $7000 range and there are so many options. I want it to be my last power amp purchase for at least the next 20 years. I've considered Bryston, Classe, Mcintosh, and Parasound. This list is compiled of components I can purchase locally. Any thoughts or impressions on any of these? I've heard bryston in the past and thought they sounded kind of bright, it could've been the setup thought. I currently am using a Classe CA-300 and really like it but I want to replace it due to age. I have no experience with parasound or Mcintosh.
fruff1976
missioncoonery
1,191 posts
 
Both Classe and Parasound have build issues that are well known..If stayin within your short list..Mac hands down
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
>>Both Classe and Parasound have build issues that are well known<<

No fooling?

Why don't you elaborate, with specific examples and empirical data, for us instead of shooting your mouth off.
violin
120 posts
 
Boy does Parasound have build issues. The issues being that they simply build what is considered by many to be one of the best ss amps ever-the JC-1 monos. I have had a pair for four years. After having owned several high end amps in the past,they are the best that have owned and I do not know of any other amp that I would get rid of them for.
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