Hidden Gems in Pre-Owned Solid State Power Amplifiers?


Browse the listings for power amplifiers (e.g. under $5K) and you notice a myriad of Classe, Parasound, Bryston, older McIntosh and Mark Levinson and lots of Pass Labs.
So many in fact that you wonder why.
What are the true audiophile gems in the pre-owned solid state market? Thanks in advance.
avanti1960

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Fortunately for me, there were several amps that had a special sound and did not break the bank. One of the used pieces that became a favorite was a Forte' model 3. As luck would have it there was a defective chip that started to produce trouble and the amp had to be abandoned. I am having it rebuilt as I write this, but it will not be the same amp, that is for sure. A few changes are being made and I am hoping for the best.