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First foray into Class A amp -- recommendations

Thinking of checking out a Class A(or quasi) amp just to see if the sound is really better than a nice Class A/B amp. I want to buy a used amp and my budget is $2500-3000. My current class A/B amp is a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe, rev. A.

I've been looking at a lot of amps here on A'gon and what I have come up with so far is the Krell KSA-200S, which, from what I read in reviews, operates largely in Class A into 8 ohm loads up to 200 wpc.

Considering that my McCormack is a pretty decent amp, do you expect that the Krell would offer a significant upgrade in my priority areas of bass slam and control, mid range transparency, and natural high frequencies? I also welcome any other suggestions or ideas. Thanks!
mtrot
dayglow
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Pani-Finding a used Symphonic RG7 could prove difficult. The current MK4 version sells for 8000 Euros, could a used RG7 even be had for under $3k?
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wig
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I heard a Belles SA-30 driving a pair of $100K Focal in a massive room to unbelievable levels; couldn't believe it was 30 watts...
no_money
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Does your local dealer take in trades? Ask him to keep his eye out for you. Then your not wasting time, and if they also have a service department, it's a lot easier to not have to ship a large power amp if repair is needed.

I picked up my pre amp, and amp this way.
dave_72
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Mtrot: That's cool, it's hard to find a dealer that carries all of those brands. Yeah I wouldn't do that either if you're going to buy used.
mtrot OP
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@No_money,

Yeah, I talked to him and was up front about my situation. He said he appreciated my doing that and that he rarely took in trades but would keep an eye out. He also said it was ok to come by sometime and listen a bit.

Now considering mostly Krell and Pass used amps. Going to take a listen to a Krell FPB 300cx tomorrow.
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