Buying a used amp for $2500 with out auditioning


I know, buying an amp without auditioning is not a good start. I don't have the time. I previosly owned a fully upgraded Counterpoint NPS-400, I loved it. I got bored and sold all but my speakers. I own Canton digital 1. Full range with metal tweeter.
I have considered the following: CJ MF2500, Bryston 4Bst, Classe CA201. AT a bit higher price the ML 334, classe ca 301 or Bryston 7BST.
I can easily be convinced to spend more money but do not want to be to foolish. I am open for feedback.
Thank you,
Jonathan
jrud

Showing 1 response by jazzdude

For $2500 used you can get a lot more amp than just a Bryston 4B-ST. Try a Plinius, Sim Audio, Pass Labs, Gamut, Blue Circle, etc. If you do purchase an amp and find out you don't like it in your system then you just turn around and sell it.

Now from personal experience, I own a 4B-ST, I have auditioned the 7B-ST in my system for a week, and I just purchased a Sim Audio Moon W-5. IMS the moon abolutely smokes the 7B-ST monoblocks in every way; dynamics, control, imaging, soundstage, transparency, top-end air, harmonics, etc. Note, that I am not saying anything bad about either of the Bryston's, just that the moon is better.