best vintage 70s, 80s amp?

Looking for a vintage amp for late nights listening sessions,

I mostly listen to jazz, rock and classical.

thanks

junglern10-18-2010 3:19am

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transnova Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 350 posts 10-18-2010 at 12:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I loved the Aragon amps, which were introduced in the 80's.Vintage Threshold Stasis amps were nice too!
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,847 posts 10-18-2010 at 01:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Aragon showed their new amps at CEDIA. They looked good. Aragon has been purchased from Klipsh. http://www.audioholics.com/news/industry-news/aragon-acurus-indy-audio-labs
jwmazur Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 190 posts 10-18-2010 at 01:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great American Sound (GAS) Ampzilla series, the Son of Ampzilla in particular.
jedinite24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,503 posts 10-18-2010 at 01:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I always liked the Hafler DH-220 amplifier and if you can deal with the fan noise a Sumo Nine or Sumo Nine Plus. Either of these amps will keep you warm at night. Especially the Sumo Nine. Good luck with the search.
rrog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,958 posts 10-18-2010 at 02:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There seems to be some confusion about Aragon and quality because Dan D'agostino had something to do with the design. However, Aragon has more in common with Adcom than Krell. There are too many good sounding amplifiers from the '70s and '80s like Krell, Mark Levinson, Threshold, Audio Research, Quicksilver, Robertson and Dynaco are just a few that come to mind.

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