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Cheap Backup Amp Needed

My power amp (CAT JL-2) just blew something or other and has to go home to daddy Ken to be repaired. I need a cheap ($500-$1000) replacement amp to tide me over until my real amp returns. I don't care about power (my speakers are rated 92db - Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1s) so much, at least for a month or two, or the frequency extensions. I don't care if it is solid state or tubes. I just want some modicum of emotional involvement possible.
I might use the amp in a second system when it's not subbing in the main system. It would be nice if the amp could be used as a headphone amp also.
Any ideas?
128x128suttlaw
maxcast
95 posts
 
A used Odyssey Stratos
tara
26 posts
 
how about a Belles 150A hot rod. $600-$700 on Agon.
changaro
3 posts
 
A pair of Denon POA-4400 monos, about $700.00 or less at Ebay.
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suttlaw OP
41 posts
 
Thanks for the ideas. I know the brand names (except for the digital amps) but not the specific models. Amps suggested from other sources: Bedini 25/25, Classe DR-3, Gryphon, Forte 4.
Does anyone have any more information to help with a choice?
raquel
841 posts
 
Bryston 3B-ST. Because of the 20 year warranty and fact it is a very well-known amp, it is like a commodity and thus can be flipped months later for what you paid for it (maybe more).

It won't break and sounds really good (for what it is).
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