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solid state integrateds that will hold their value

I HATE losing a lot of $$$ when the bug hits me to try something new so I like to purchase gear that is not only reliable but holds its value well long term (and of course sounds good!).

Two on my short list are:

Jeff Rowland Concentra I or II
YBA Passion

Mac's also seem to remain pretty stable in pricing but i have actually never HEARD one. Comments/comparisons of sound etc welcome.

Thanks

Jeff
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czarivey
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Krell KAV 300i and 400i,
Yamaha Natural Sound Receiver is holding up value as well.
melbguy1
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"Yamaha Natural Sound"...isn't that an oxymoron? :D
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maxboy00
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The Modwright KWI-200 is a great IA, plenty of info on the web. Sadly it does not hold its value as other brands, altho it's very well built, sounds great and is MFG in the US, none the less it's a great buy as used or demoed.
melbguy1
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09-13-14: Maxboy00
The Modwright KWI-200 is a great IA, plenty of info on the web. Sadly it does not hold its value as other brands, altho it's very well built, sounds great and is MFG in the US, none the less it's a great buy as used or demoed.
I think Modwright are best known for their mods & power amps. That's what they do best. The KWI-200 is a good first effort by Dan, though I would (personally) go for the Hegel H300 around the same price point, or step up to a 2nd hand Vitus RI-100. I suspect we'll see a KWI-200SE enter the fray in the future.
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nonoise
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Based on the OP's criteria, there are many wonderful sounding rigs that'll fly under the radar but if the cover of the book is paramount, then so be it.

All the best,
Nonoise
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