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

ditusa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,760 posts 03-25-2022 at 01:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @joes44, This is a nice amp to drive the Magnapans 1.7 speakers for $750.00. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649835775-emotiva-sa-250/
kennyc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,218 posts 03-26-2022 at 07:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @joes44 I've read some good things about the Khartago. If Alon Wolf of Magico likes and uses Odyssey Audio amps, that’s saying a lot of it’s performance aka excellent price/performance. As others mentioned, recapping is out of your budget.
jrwaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 333 posts 03-28-2022 at 02:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own the Magnepan .7's and found a used Spectron musical MK lll class D amp. It's a beast and weighs in at 54 lbs. Output is 500 watts@8ohms, 650@4ohms, and 1,200 watts@1ohm 65 amps for 500 milliseconds All l know is Maggie's love power!! The more the better