Used amps, how to tell if,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I'm interested in buying a used amp and I an only afford $2,000.00

I'm looking for an amp with at least 100 watts and decent or good or high current. Magnapans 7.1

I've seen some interesting amps circa 1980's 1990's but,

I was wondering how to tell if it's not sounding "right" to me due to old caps.

1) what would be my recourse?

2) How would or could I tell?

ie if the caps are old how would it affect the sound?

thnax.

joes4403-23-2022 4:26pm

artemus_5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,992 posts 03-23-2022 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 1 - Get it recapped 2 - If its from the 80's-90's is sure to need new caps. But why look at 30-40 yr old amps that are already worn out? There is more to an amp than just caps. Plenty of newer amps on the market that fit your budget.
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,543 posts 03-23-2022 at 04:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I want to try the Maggie 7.1s, they must be awesome..... But seriously, get a 200wpc amp minimum and not too old, a Parasound A21 would be just over 2500 bucks.
jl35 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,083 posts 03-23-2022 at 05:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete agree that 30-40 year old high power amps will need a recap...currently very happy with Odyssey Cyclops Extreme SE Integrated with Magnepans, believe the amp section is same as the Khartago...