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New or Used Amplifier

I put together my Krell 20i CD player, YBA 2 Pre & amp with Genesis V speakers in the mid 90s’ and am still very happy with it so I kept away from the equipment shops.

Now adding HT so I will need 2 more amp along with misc equipment. I know major advances have been made in amplifiers in the past 20 years, but if you had around $3,000 to invest in an amplifier would you buy new or used?
joe11554

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rleff
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I would look at odyssey and emotiva amps for home theater applications.
rleff
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I have different amps running my surround sound; I have tubes running main left and right and solid state running all the rest.I don't think the amps being different is a major concern but the center channel speaker matching the front left and right is of importance.
I would also buy used just do your homework on the gear you are considering.
I do not have any experience with YBA but do know it is a step above.
What are you considering thus far and what speakers as well?
rleff
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are you doing 5.1 or a larger setup?
rleff
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Joe11554 do you have any good dealers?
rleff
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any chance you are in Buffalo?
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