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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Carver Research Lightstar Reference. 300/600/1200 into 8/4/2 and is <1 ohm stable. 80 lb badass amplifier 

Carver Research Lightstar Reference 2.0 the big guys lighter weight (only 42lbs) brother. Still 300/600/1200 watt capable and can do 3500 watts momentarily(2000ms) and stable into 1ohm.

Both are very musical and have held their value. Look for a quality unit that has been at the very least recapped they are 25 years old after all.

Someone mentioned the Carver M500t, one of Bobs better sounding efforts in my opinion.

Last but not least the Carver TFM-75, 750 watts into an 8 ohm load. 
All are great sounding with a spacious soundfield and good detailing.

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