But the right channel blew up, due to the wife's vacuum knocking the wires off the back, and so I had it re-built but while I waited I found a T-hold and so now I have rebuilt 442 gathering dust.
I would go for a used 442, or used T-hold if you can swing it. Or a Krell KST 100 should be under 1000K, the 442's can be found for under 500, and from there just keep your eyes open, I don't recommend tubes, in any part of the chain with Maggies, the bass and highs are already a tad on the weak side and the majority of the tube equipment in the price range your looking at just doesn't do it. There are tubes that match nicely but not at under several Kilobucks used.
If all you can swing is the 140 go for it.
loon
I would go for a used 442, or used T-hold if you can swing it. Or a Krell KST 100 should be under 1000K, the 442's can be found for under 500, and from there just keep your eyes open, I don't recommend tubes, in any part of the chain with Maggies, the bass and highs are already a tad on the weak side and the majority of the tube equipment in the price range your looking at just doesn't do it. There are tubes that match nicely but not at under several Kilobucks used.
If all you can swing is the 140 go for it.
loon