Time for a new 2 channel amplifier - looking for suggestions


I’m currently running a pair of restored Klipsch Chorus II speakers on a Rotel RB-1080. I loved this amp when it was connected to my Vandersteen 2CE sigs, but it’s never felt right with the Chorus II’s. My plan is to move the Rotel back to the setup with my Vandersteens, so I need something for the Chorus II’s.

I’m not interested in going with tubes. I just want to throw that out there since it’s a common suggestion for these speakers. I’d like to stay around $1000, and I’m not against buying used. I’d like something around 100 watts/channel. I do play my Chorus II’s loud from time to time.

A couple things I’m currently considering.

1) Restored vintage Yamaha B-2 VFET amplifier
2) Parasound Halo A23
3) ??
4) ???

Thoughts on the above or alternate suggestions?



mustangjeff
If I was looking for a new $1000 amp I would go with the suggestion by yogiboy.  
My parasound Halo 21 is a GREAT amplifier. I've been looking to get my system down to a bare bones but maximum bang for the buck system. The Parasound fills the spot for amplification. Used they go for maybe $1500.00 Does the smaller unit sound similar? Look into one. No hype; just good electronics by John Curl. Good luck. Joe
I second/third/whatever what yogiboy said above.  I'd stumbled onto a Khartago deal years back and even today am still so pleasantly surprised with what it does and does for the price.  New or used it's a darned good bit of bang for the buck - highly recommended!
Great suggestions everyone.  I've crossed the Yamaha off my list.  As appealing as those sexy VU meters and the vintage/rarity factor, that thing is one mishap from being a door stop.