Tripg ,
Buying used saves money if you're going to sell it later . If you can audition the 250 Watt Gilmore Audio Raven stereo class D amp at $1750 new , you may want to keep them . I bought his mono block Raptors with identical specs , save power , and these are as fine as the best I know .They are special and work with all music and should drive any speaker, including Magnepans very well . I've used passive volume control and now a tube preamp and either works well .. They run cool to the touch always and are heavy, although only 12 inches square . Mark Gilmore is a joy to deal with . My two cents' worth , since you asked ..
Joe
Buying used saves money if you're going to sell it later . If you can audition the 250 Watt Gilmore Audio Raven stereo class D amp at $1750 new , you may want to keep them . I bought his mono block Raptors with identical specs , save power , and these are as fine as the best I know .They are special and work with all music and should drive any speaker, including Magnepans very well . I've used passive volume control and now a tube preamp and either works well .. They run cool to the touch always and are heavy, although only 12 inches square . Mark Gilmore is a joy to deal with . My two cents' worth , since you asked ..
Joe