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Hidden Gems in Pre-Owned Solid State Power Amplifiers?

Browse the listings for power amplifiers (e.g. under $5K) and you notice a myriad of Classe, Parasound, Bryston, older McIntosh and Mark Levinson and lots of Pass Labs.
So many in fact that you wonder why.
What are the true audiophile gems in the pre-owned solid state market? Thanks in advance.
avanti1960
koetsu13
26 posts
 
I’m with lpretiring.  I have a few Bedini’s and a few BEL 1001’s - really amazing performance.  I would also throw a Forte 4 in the mix with Soderberg mods.  All cult classics and for good reason.
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cowan217
112 posts
 
Most if us buy gear, enjoy it for a while and then try something else - rarely does it mean there's anything wrong with the equip- just part of the hobby (being able to try different gear)...I"ve had tons of equip in and out of my home for decades, almost always it was great and I enjoyed it for a year or two until I got the itch to try something else...
audiofound
81 posts
 
About anything Pass Labs. They make darn good stuff at a very high level of quality. Very strong line of components, IMHO.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Jump on Pass 250.8 asap!!!
sevestan
29 posts
 
Predict new Mcintosh 901 mono will blow minds...
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