Best used amp in the $1500 range


If you had a budget of about $1500 to spend on a used amp, which you you look at? Primarily to be used for the front two channels in a multipurpose system, but music performance in paramount.

Also, not interested in tubes and would like something with decent power.

Thanks.
jack_dotson
I would be looking into a Parasound A21. You could find one for under $1,500 used. 250 watts, 60 amps peak current per channel will be more than enough power.
I personally like McCormack amps.
My current amp is DNA-225, which you can probably get somewhere around your price range, but prior to that I had DNA-0.5 Deluxe and DNA-125. All are excellent amps.
Upgrades from SMc Audio are possible if you ever decide to improve it.
There are a number of good choices in your price range; which one you choose depends largely on your personal preference, speakers, and rest of components.

In addition to the McCormack, Parasound, and Bryston suggestions above, I would also recommend a Pass X-150, Monarchy SE-100's, or one of Marsh's offerings. If you have electrostatic or planar speakers, then consider the InnerSound ESL-300 (which I own).

Michael