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Best solid state power amp for $1k

I am looking for new or used, at least 100w 8ohm per channel, no more than 200w per channel. I am using a tube pre-amp, based on the 12au7 and presently using new oskar heil speakers. My musical tastes run to jazz and classical. Let the opinions fly.
jw94055
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philjolet
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Plinius 8200P
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dannylw
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Here are my picks not in order

Used PS audio HCA-2 very speaker dependent
Odyssey Stratos
Rotel
Older Classe or the 200
Conrad Johnson can't remember the model solid state
peter_s
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I chose the Stratos over the HCA-2 on my system, and love the Stratos alot. I heard the Aragon on some totems, and it also sounded very good. I'm now running the Stratos dual mono with a N.E.W 12AU7 preamp using Mullard tubes, and it sounds really nice. Warm and engaging. Lots of fun.
bigkidz
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Might want to look into a used McCormack amp especially the DNA-1 with the mods.

Happy Listening.
polara
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klaus(odyssey) just stated shipping his new karthago amp-100 wpc, same board as the stratos.750$ new with a 20 warranty
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