Counterpoint SA220 vs. modern amp


How does the SA200 compare to a more modern amp such as those of Conrad-Johnson, Audio Research, Bryston ...? I can get a used one for 1100 or less. Is it worth it?
andy2
Be careful buying Counterpoint product, as reliability was always the issue with that line. Both myself, my brother and another friend of his, all had various Counterpoint preamps and amps, and we all had trouble of one kind or another.

That being said, we all really enjoyed the sound that Counterpoint put out. It was very musical and you got a lot of bang for the buck with Counterpoint. (I think that their components might have used a cheaper grade of components in their construction, but their design was top notch.)

My two cents worth anyway. Good Luck!
sound isn't that bad the Rowland 1 is clearly sonically better for about the same $ used. mine never had a problem even left on continuously for several years.