Used amps, how to tell if,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I'm interested in buying a used amp and I an only afford $2,000.00

I'm looking for an amp with at least 100 watts and decent or good or high current. Magnapans 7.1

I've seen some interesting amps circa 1980's 1990's but,

I was wondering how to tell if it's not sounding "right" to me due to old caps.

1) what would be my recourse?

2) How would or could I tell?

ie if the caps are old how would it affect the sound?

thnax.

joes4403-23-2022 4:26pm

jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,938 posts 03-23-2022 at 05:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete agree that 30-40 year old high power amps will need a recap...currently very happy with Odyssey Cyclops Extreme SE Integrated with Magnepans, believe the amp section is same as the Khartago...
jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,938 posts 03-25-2022 at 12:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think we all assumed 1.7 , but just want to make sure you realize current model is 1.7i ...i also assumed we all assumed caps are capacitors, don't think it could be anything else in this context...