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Can anyone suggest a good 2-channel amp for $1500

Conquered home theater, but want to set up a decent semi-reference 2 channel system. I'm welcoming suggestions for a decent 2-channel amp putting out around 100WPC RMS that would go for ~$1500 US or less (preferrably less). I am considering tube amps, but want to know what those advantages are over a solid state amp.

Thanks...
williamhaneke
magusa1a29e
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Belles 150A @ $1495 msrp.
Belles 150A Reference if you can find a pre-owned one should be in the price range you're looking for.
sogood51
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Well, you did say tube amps... and solid state amps. I'll agree with illenema2@wmconnect.com...Rogue Audio M-120 Magnums. I think more like $1,700-$2,000 though for the Magnum version of these amps.

I've never heard any solid state amp that can better these amps as far as sounding musical. That said, I've never listened to any other Rogue amp so have no idea if other Rogue amps would "do it" for me the way these do.

I'll also agree with illenema2@wmconnect.com on the bass quality of these tube amps...my 120's replaced a small Krell amp.

Good luck
Dave
jafox
1,456 posts
 
Counterpoint Counterpoint Counterpoint.....SA20/220 and NPS series. This is an awesome value. Also the McCormack DNA1 and even the DNA 225 is at this price from time to time.
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