Hafler Series Trans Nova 9505 vs Yamaha M80 Power Amps


Looking at both in my area.  Both advertised at $1k and in great shape functionally and cosmetically.  The hope is to find a quality power amp that can drive about any speakers, including my Thiel CS1.6's and Monitor Audio Gold GS20's, bringing out the very best in them.  Any input/personal experience with either is much appreciated!  

johnnotkathi

I had a newer Transnova running the bass panel of my Maggie MGIIIa and it did a great job with that. Depending if you are open to other suggestions or not, there are a lot of amps in that price range that would also work. Example - Adcom & Rotel are off the top of my head. 

@sunshdw definitely open to suggestions.....need highest quality and ample juice to get the job done in that price range....also must be able to operate steadily  <4ohms...thanks!!