You might also consider Parasound. They have been offering excellent value for a long time.
One thing to keep in mind, is that the older the amp is, the more likely it will be that the capacitors are reaching the end of their useful life. If the amp hasn't been recapped, you will likely have a hefty bill in your future for amps that are more than 15 or so years old.
With the changes in ownership of many prestigious classic brands like Krell, Levinson, Classe, Threshold..., it is getting harder and more expensive to get good service on the older models. While some of the older amps from these brands still deliver excellent performance, the cost of ownership may not make these older amps quite the bargain they initially appear.
One thing to keep in mind, is that the older the amp is, the more likely it will be that the capacitors are reaching the end of their useful life. If the amp hasn't been recapped, you will likely have a hefty bill in your future for amps that are more than 15 or so years old.
With the changes in ownership of many prestigious classic brands like Krell, Levinson, Classe, Threshold..., it is getting harder and more expensive to get good service on the older models. While some of the older amps from these brands still deliver excellent performance, the cost of ownership may not make these older amps quite the bargain they initially appear.