Solid state amplifier $2K Used or New

I agree that Bryston amplifiers are about as good as transistor gets in this price range. The 20 year waranty that is easily transfered makes these the best buy in the under 2K range. The Conrad-Johnson amplifiers are another interesting choice because of the MOSFET sound, i.e. a little more spacious and maybe just a little smoother, but a different kind of bass compared to bipolar. Thanks, Rich M. (aka nita)

The BAT VK-200 is a very good amplifier. Its power rating is deceptively low. The sound is smooth and open, with no SS artifacts. I don't know people sell them, but you can buy a used one for under $2k.

Pass Labs Aleph-3 or Aleph-5 Now that they have been discontinued they are a steal! 50% or more off retail for a mint shape amp.I bought my 3 for under 1K ($2500 list)shipping included.It looks brand new,had <50 hours on it and a "Dont worry about it" warranty.Nelson Pass himself told me they have never charged a customer a dime for repair of one of their Alephs.At 30 wpc constant Class A bias this amp rocks with my 92dB 8 ohm speakers.I like tube amps but I like my Aleph-3 better.

You can get it new for $1100.

Or even better, get a pair of brand spanking new monoblocks for $1995.

YOu will NEVER need another amp again !!!

i *almost sprung for a pair of the odysseys, but i found my electrocompaniet aw60ftt's at such a good price, i couldn't pass up these $2k retail beauties. and, i was already familiar w/the electro sonic signature.

klaus of odyssey is a pleasure to deal w/, i got a great deal on a symphonic-line re-tipped lyra clavis.

re: getting a pair of the odyssey amps, if yer speeks are bi-ampable, i wood strongly recommend a pair of the stereo amps, instead of the monoblocs - ewe give up little in power, ewe still get to run separate amps for each speaker, and ewe get to bi-amp as well, using the two channels of each amp, one for the woofer, the other for the tweeter. this is how i'm running my aw60's & i couldn't be happier. well, mebbe if i was running a pair of melos mat-180's in this fashion, i mite be happier... ;~)

doug s.