Opinions on Bedini amps


I occasionally see Bedini amps for sale, usually the 25/25 or the 803(?). From the descriptions and specs, they seem to offer a lot of class A power for the money. Any Bedini users/listeners who would care to share their experience or opinions?
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I own a Bedini and have a friend who owned two. Both of his blew up (output transformers). Mine has an intermittent hum in the right channel. When these amps are operating properly they sound very good, not great, but very good. They are fairly dynamic (a bit soft on the bottom octaves). Image presentation and soundstage is their strong suit (in their price range). The mids and highs are very smooth (somewhat tube sounding in their presentation). Bottom line: good sound, questionable reliablity (obviously the reason for seeing them at about 25% their original value).