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. 

128x128joes44

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I've read some good things about the Khartago. from what I've read they seem to to have the characteristics in sound that i'm looking for.. thanx

Just the caps? Jeeze !

Well maybe??????????

I COULD eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a year

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thanx flying997. You've answered my original question fully. I now feel that I have a more comprehensive knowledge of what to look for or listen for when deciding to buy older electronics. 

Not that the other inputs aren't appreciated.

OMG! I actually maid a mistake! Damn! It is 1.7's I guess I had them backwards?

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