Hidden Gems in Pre-Owned Solid State Power Amplifiers?

I would go for any older AYRE amp.

Have a couple, best SS sound I have ever experienced.

And I have had a bunch of amps.

Creek, Adcom, ML. Hafler, etc.

Once I started using AYRE products, the hunt for better sound totally stopped.

Carver Research Lightstar Reference. 300/600/1200 into 8/4/2 and is <1 ohm stable. 80 lb badass amplifier 

Carver Research Lightstar Reference 2.0 the big guys lighter weight (only 42lbs) brother. Still 300/600/1200 watt capable and can do 3500 watts momentarily(2000ms) and stable into 1ohm.

Both are very musical and have held their value. Look for a quality unit that has been at the very least recapped they are 25 years old after all.

Someone mentioned the Carver M500t, one of Bobs better sounding efforts in my opinion.

Last but not least the Carver TFM-75, 750 watts into an 8 ohm load. 
All are great sounding with a spacious soundfield and good detailing.

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I've seen this amp, the Clayton Audio S40 Class A amp referenced in posts here on agon by grannyring. Does anyone here have experiences they can share with this amp? As I'd like to learn more about it. Thanks

I’m with lpretiring.  I have a few Bedini’s and a few BEL 1001’s - really amazing performance.  I would also throw a Forte 4 in the mix with Soderberg mods.  All cult classics and for good reason.

Most if us buy gear, enjoy it for a while and then try something else - rarely does it mean there's anything wrong with the equip- just part of the hobby (being able to try different gear)...I"ve had tons of equip in and out of my home for decades, almost always it was great and I enjoyed it for a year or two until I got the itch to try something else...