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20 Year Old Amplifiers compared to 2017

Just a random thought, but I’m curious just how well the state of the art solid-state amplifiers from 20 years ago compare to some of today’s better offerings. For example, what does a pair of Mark Levinson 33Hs or a Krell FPB 600 sound like if compared to the latest offerings from Pass Labs or Ayre Acoustics?
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Jafant, better than many, not as good as some. c-j has taken the position that they're above specsmanship.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/conrad-johnson-mf2500-power-amplifier-measurements


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jafant
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Per the review- MC really pushed this power amp to its absolute limits.
Impressive numbers across the wattage board.
Happy Listening!
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For comparisons sake:

https://www.stereophile.com/content/krell-full-power-balanced-350mc-monoblock-amplifier-specificatio...

phd
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Jafant, I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner, I've been so busy listening to the MF-2500A that I didn't notice till now that you asked a question about it. I love it!! It sounds spectacular from a cold start but here's the clincher, the sound continues to improve even over a 48 hour period of time. It is one t=of those power amps that if you are skeptical about power amps making a huge difference in ones system this one without doubt will change your mind.

The MF 2300A is no slouch either and both amps I strongly recommend as I started with the MF 2300A and moved up to the MF 2500A. The only other amp I would consider would be a Pass Labs and although these two products will sound uniquely different they are both good in their own right and would come down to personal preferences.
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