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Reliable Used int. amp for $1200? Plinius? Classe?

I have a C-J PF-R pre, & a C-J MF2250 SS amp, w/Spendor S3/5 SE speakers. Mainly for weight & size--the MF2250 weighs 36 lbs., & for various reasons I have to pull it out of the cabinet every so often w/my aging back--I'm thinking of going to a hopefully lighter weight SS integrated.

Getting service if the amp breaks is a big factor. I'm thinking: Plinius 8200, Classe CAP 101 or 151 (CAP 150-151 are heavy, probably), or maybe Simaudio?

+ or - $1200, & I know it partly comes down to "what's for sale" whenever. TIA for any advice!
steveaudio

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kbarkamian
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The Bryston B60 fits your criteria perfectly IMO. Bryston's warranty and service/support are world class. It's an excellent sounding integrated (I own one) that'll drive any realistic speaker load to just below rock concert levels. It's also a slim integrated - 1/2 rack height. It ain't lightweight by any means, but it shouldn't hurt anyone's back when lifting it.

There's a few currently for sale now. They have differing amounts of warranty left (20 years from manufacture date), hence bit of a price range.

I can't recommend this integrated highly enough.
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