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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.
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soix
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@mitch2 — yeah I know.  That’s why it’s so damn expensive, but then your basically getting a whole new amp.  I’m thinking I might send mine to Steve for upgrades.  Can you let me know what you think when you get the amps back?  I know they’ll be awesome, but if you could describe the characteristics of the improvements after the upgrade it would be supremely helpful.  Thanks!
soix
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Some others — McCormack DNA500, Conrad Johnson Premier 350, Sierra Denali, PBN amps
soix
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Belles and McCormack with higher-level mods — beware the older models input boards are beginning to fail and need to be replaced.  I know this because I have one that needs a new board, and it’s an expensive repair. 
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