Solid state amplifier $2K Used or New

Go west young man! To California. (If you're already there, go north.) That's where they make the Pass/Volksamp Aleph 30. You will do yourself a disservice if you don't audition it. A very special amp right in your price range. Check this review (by a tube guy):http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0701/volksamp.htm

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Good luck.

Pass Labs. The Aleph series can be had for a steal (used) at less than half retail. If you can get ahold of an X-series, by all means give it a listen. I had a Bryston 4B ST & replaced it with a Pass Aleph 5. The Bryston is a very nice amp but I found it to be too dry; in other words too analytical. The Pass has a better soundstage, more detail, tighter bass & is definitely more musical. I also have a Meridian (506.24). Ultimately you have to pick a unit you will be happy with, so if possible audition with the rest of your gear. Have fun!

Just my two cents...you'd be hard-pressed to find a more musical amp than the bat vk-200 for around this price used. Has all the tube-like liquidity with the bass weight and precision associated with solid state. Good luck!

No contest---get the Electro from Sedond above--a beautiful sweet and musical Amp and only $800 !

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Classe 200 or higher up the line I've been using for aboutn 4 years now - hard to beat the performance and power for the $$$.