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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H/K Citation 16/16a, McIntosh MC-2300 (insane power, smooth, effortless at any load.. any load), Krell KSA-50, class a, very sweet a little bass heavy.  Marantz 15, Sansui BA-5000, Mark Levinson ML-2.

There are just too many to list.  Bargain with no snob appeal would be an Adcom 535, or 555.  The first series sound better.  
Great American Sound, Grandson.  This little amp is amazing and punches way beyond it’s weight.