I’m not familiar with the Emerald Physics, but of the others, the CJ and McCormack are the most neutral, smooth yet detailed performers. Also, they are hard to find, but I'd recommend a Muse One Hundred Sixty. Excellent for the buck.
Used Amp Under $1000
Howdy y’all. After perusing this and USAM forums I’ve identified a handful of amps that seem pretty good. I’ll be using this amp with a McCormick TLC-1 Pre and Magnepan MG1’s. Please tell me your thoughts on which I should buy, why and what I might have overlooked.
Thanks!
Conrad Johnson MF 2100 $575.00
Classe CA-101 $750.00
Audio Alchemy ELAC DPA-1 $795.00
Classe CA-100 $550.00
Sonic Frontiers Power 1, Tube $850.00
McCormack DNA-1 $750.00
Emerald Physics 100.2 $600.00
Thanks!
Conrad Johnson MF 2100 $575.00
Classe CA-101 $750.00
Audio Alchemy ELAC DPA-1 $795.00
Classe CA-100 $550.00
Sonic Frontiers Power 1, Tube $850.00
McCormack DNA-1 $750.00
Emerald Physics 100.2 $600.00