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What is Best SS AMP for $2000 and under?

My 30 year old Audire Otez blew up and I'm heartbroken. It was a class AB amp with 250 watts per channel at 8 ohms. I have Snell AIII speakers and a Macintosh pre-amp, C34V. The Audire had a deep soundstage, great bass and wonderful clarity and separation throughout the frequency range. Any suggestions for a replacement amp besides another Audire?
bghhi
robsker
132 posts
 
I have owned tubed amps at 4.5K and liked them a great deal... but I now have an Audio by Van Alstine Synergy 300 amp and it is wonderful. Full bodied, tube like (even though SS) and just right in every way. Honestly, check AVA out --- they make stuff that compete and compete well against competitors at 3X the cost.
jl35
3,980 posts
 
I like Odyssey in that price range also, new or used. I agree you should have concerns about repair for an almost 30 year old amp.
bghhi OP
5 posts
 
You all have been very helpful! What a great site! Thank you - looks like I have some research to do thanks to you! Brian
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Owned Odyssey , Van Alstine is far better .
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
Bel Canto Ref1000 used.
Feel the difference!
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