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Cheap Backup Amp Needed

My power amp (CAT JL-2) just blew something or other and has to go home to daddy Ken to be repaired. I need a cheap ($500-$1000) replacement amp to tide me over until my real amp returns. I don't care about power (my speakers are rated 92db - Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1s) so much, at least for a month or two, or the frequency extensions. I don't care if it is solid state or tubes. I just want some modicum of emotional involvement possible.
I might use the amp in a second system when it's not subbing in the main system. It would be nice if the amp could be used as a headphone amp also.
Any ideas?
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raquel
841 posts
 
Bryston 3B-ST. Because of the 20 year warranty and fact it is a very well-known amp, it is like a commodity and thus can be flipped months later for what you paid for it (maybe more).

It won't break and sounds really good (for what it is).
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Second the Belles or the Bryston,good sounding,easy to sell..Bob
esoxhntr
196 posts
 
You might also consider an Aragon 4004. Reasonably priced, much better than reasonable sound.
newbie13
242 posts
 
Audio Refinement Complete.
danielk141
489 posts
 
Adcom 5500. 200 watts per channel, MOSFETS will mate well with your Watt/Puppies. This amp will be less authoritative in the bass than an Aragon 4004, but it sounds better (to me) in the midrange and on top.
I own Pass Aleph, Rowland, Adcom, Aragon & Cary. The Adcom 5500 is easily the most musical for the least ($500.00) money.
Try to find a later one with the detachable power cord.....
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