Reco for a low power amp to try


I am just curious about the low powered (those 5W to 12W per channel) amps and how they sound.....
Don't know any retailer in my area that would lend me one for a weekend but if I was to just buy something here and in worst case re-sell here....what would you recommend for starters ?
Hopefully something under $2,000 used....so at first I get a sense of what 5Watts sound like....

My main concern is that I do listen to lot of prog rock (ex;  Pink Floyd) and I do like to up the volume sometimes...

PS: If you happen to live in the NJ area and would be so kind to allow me to try one out - I would be so thankful
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Showing 3 responses by roberjerman

No good without speakers of 95+ sensitivity! I have Klipsch Heresy's to use with my Will Vincent SET 45 amp. A mere 1.75 wpc! Yet a good match with the Heresy! So for low power amps the speaker choice is most important!
Check out the new First Watt SIT amp from Nelson Pass. 8 watts of pure Class A power! Favorably reviewed by Herb Reichert in the February Stereophile.
For less money, a Bediini 10/10 would be a good choice. If you could find one!