Powerful and strong ss amp at low cost.


I am looking for a used ss amp with 200+ wpc at 8 ohm, which is built like a tank, internally and externally.
Hafler DH500 would be an ideal choice. Which models would be similar to DH500 in its quality, ruggedness, and price?
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here is the link that Rossman tried to post :

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1266518170&/Bryston-7B-ST-Monoblock--pair

There are a lot of choices, but I guess the next question is what do you consider low cost ?

Here are a few to look at :

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1266382087&/Acurus-A250

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1266278831&/Classe-CA-100

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1266278385&/Halfer-9180

There are a lot more choices out there and maybe you just need to search the ads and see what interests you and falls in your price range.
Parasound. Incredible build quality for the price.

Try the HCA-2200, or HCA-2200 II.

Conservatively rated at 250W/ channel, high current.

They come up for sale on 'gon quite often.

Or if you really want some serious power and spend a bit more then the HCA-3500, 350W/ channel, 90 lb. beast.
I've owned both the Acurus A200 and A250. Build quality is outstanding, rugged as hell. Sound quality? A tad hard but it depends on the application. Probably as good as you'll find in your price range.