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Looking for an Amp Replacement

I am in need of advice and direction on replacing my ML 23.5 amp. While replacing the power caps a cap on the output board was damaged and is no longer available. The most viable right now option is to start looking for a replacement amp and to complete repair down the road or scrap it... (was purchased used maybe 10 years ago)

It is for a second system that is mainly used for background and light listening to streamed/internet radio and the occasional CD and playback from NAS storage using JRiver.

Currently have pulled my Perreaux 3150 out of retirement and have been using that with acceptable results. Looking at a used amp for better bang for the buck return in the 150-200wpc and a budget of 2-3k+/-

Rest of system comprises of

ARC ls28, PSA DSD, Magnum Dynalab 801, Shahinian Acoustics Obelisk, Sony XA5400es CD  

I liked the sound I was able to get from this set up with the ML, but have a bad experience with a 333 in main system a while back and as such I do not have a lot of faith in their newer gear.

While not expecting someone to have identical components, would like to hear from tube/ss combos people as I am using this in three systems and really like the overall sound.

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lou_setriodes
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I’ve been to a couple shows years ago that had Shahinian speakers featured and they were always coupled with high powered Bedini amps, so I believe he voices his speakers with those amps.

I believe the large Bedini’s may be Mosfet amps so I would also consider a PS Audio 200C or 200CX, B&K EX442 Sonata, Moscode 300, VSP TransMos 150, or Tandberg amp as older amps on the more reasonable end - and yes, I am happily stuck in the 80’s when it comes to amplifiers :)

kennyc
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I agree that the OP should try to fix amp first. Otherwise Odyssey amps are great performers maybe a bargain at their price points:

https://odysseyaudio.com
 

brian_eno
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" The biggest issue with this amp (and all other 30 year old high power amps) are the Rifa 4700pF EMF suppression capacitors -- which fail short when they age creating a fire hazard. Those are more critical to replace than power filter caps."
And what would be a good replacement? Any ceramic suppresion cap?

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stevea1298 OP
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I will have tech take a look and add it to the list..

 

Thanx Brian

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