$1000 to spend on an amp used


I have pair of Quad 12L's, Quad 99 Pre, Sony cd/sacd(El Cheapo), and VPI Hawk MkIV TT. I need an amp. I listen to everything but rap. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Burton
eldarado
I have a slight problem with this concept. A used 8/9 $$ amp only shines with a good front end and good speakers. I just don't think "this" 8/9 $$ amp, is going to elevate lesser quality items. I do think there are several 8/9 amps that will sing;along with good stuff, elsewhere in the chain.
Look for a Forte 1A or 4, about as good as a solid state gets under $3k. I have owned almost all of them including Pass X350 and McCormack DNA-2 Deluxe, Forte is as good or better.
You have lots of options, for sure. I tend to agree with Warnerwh in that your best bet may be to get a used Rotel power amp – like an RB-990, RB-1070, or RB-1080 for $400 to $600 – and spend the rest on a better CDP. Original Rega Planets go for around $350. Add those two pieces to your system and I think that you would be very pleased.

Good luck!
Avguygeorge - His speakers are quite respectable, as is his preamp. Also, didn’t you notice that he has a VPI turntable? (I wish I had one) You and I might spend the money a little differently, however IMHO a $1K amp would not be significantly out of place with his other stuff.

Eldarado - You might want to consider a less expensive amp (maybe $600) in order to invest the rest elsewhere. You did not mention what you have for cables, and I think that your system is deserving of ‘decent’ ICs and speaker cables. As previously mentioned, your CD player is another opportunity for improvement.

Just my $.02
Ekistler_sj,

Sorry, I should have listed the cables. Here they are:

-AQ Diamondback IC's from the TT to Pre
-Tara Labs Air IC's from CDP to Pre
-And I need a pair to go from pre to amp but, will not need to use any of the money from the amp fund.
-PS Audio Extreme speaker cables

Thanks,

Burton