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Need recommendation for amplifier

One of my NuForce monoblock amplifiers seems to be irreparable.  I need to get a new amplifier.
 I’m looking in the one to two thousand dollar range, new or used.
Any recommendations for a decent amplifier in that price category?
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JohnnyR

Thank you for your input.
I’m pretty sure I’m going in that direction now.
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Once they get fully broken in, you may want to experiment with different/better power cords. At least according to the guys showing these amps at the audio show, the Class D amps just like Class A amps respond to power cords much more than Class AB, but for different reasons. They sounded great at the show, especially the bass response.
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rvpiano every consider a Merrill Thor monoblock amps? Nothing but positive reviews. 
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I'd be real curious to hear how the Dragons would sound with a top line CJ or a VTL preamp in front of them. It should round the rough edges quite a bit.

John, which Belles amp did you use for the comparisons? I've heard the SA-30 paired with Zu and it was excellent.

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I pretty much made up my mind about the Dragons, so I don’t want to start experimenting with power cords and cables.

I made a bid for the Belles Amp on Audiogon and it was accepted.
So, I will try that amp and see what happens.
Hopefully, it will be the last tryout.
They have a 30 day return policy

The Red Dragons actually sound quite good in Soft Rock and the like, but not so much in Classical.  So, until the Belles come, it’s other than Classical for me for me to listen to.
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