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Counterpoint SA 220,Comments anybody?

I'm looking at this amp used for around $800.00. I will have it upgraded to the premium pkg. that Micheal offers. But after this upgrade I will have about $4000.00 in this old amp that I would never get that kind of money back out of it if I don't like it . I've tried Llano,Pass Labs, BC2's,and none of these were to my liking.So far the best two amps I've heard (tube) is a VAC or (solid state) Bel Canto Evo. I'm hoping that the Sa 220 will have the benefits of both.Your input will be most helpful, Thanks Phile.
philefreak
fletch
61 posts
 
I recently had my SA 220 upgraded to the NP220 and find it very pleasing. I only went to the first stage of the upgrade but added the new binding posts and XLR inputs. Michael thru in the IEC power cord socket. This upgrade cost me around 1500.00 and was well worth it. I would recommend going with the better tube option for a few more bucks.
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
Philefreak: Justlisten is talking about totally different equipment then I mentioned. The VT100 MKIII is far superior to anything he mentioned.
kkallon
1 posts
 
I have an SA-220 that has been idle for sometime - just not working. I checked Mike Ellio's site with a thought of upgrading. But i noticed that Mike is charging $60 per 6DJ8 tube. That is way too high and I assume that the rest of his procing is just as high. Since I am on a tight budget (two kids in college), the SA-220 will just have to sit and wait. It reminds me of an MGB sports car I once owned. When it ran, it was Nirvana. But then it was always in the shop, and such has been my experience with the SA-220.
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