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New or Used Amplifier

I put together my Krell 20i CD player, YBA 2 Pre & amp with Genesis V speakers in the mid 90s’ and am still very happy with it so I kept away from the equipment shops.

Now adding HT so I will need 2 more amp along with misc equipment. I know major advances have been made in amplifiers in the past 20 years, but if you had around $3,000 to invest in an amplifier would you buy new or used?
joe11554
joe11554 OP
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Thanks for the information. Any comments on yBA 1 or Passion 600?
melbguy1
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Modwright KWA-150. This amp has good power, is fast, has wonderful inner detail & sounds warm, smooth and tube-like which is a perfect match for the Five's imho. Good 2nd hand examples can be picked up around $3k.
joe11554 OP
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The cables are in Europe and I am in the USA. Do a lot of people purchase equipment or cables from Europe.
joe11554 OP
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Are you suggesting I replace YBA2 with Modwright KWA150 or are you suggesting using Modwright KWA150 for front left/right and YBA for Center?

Have you heard Modwright KWA150 with Genesis V or assuming level of synergy based upon your knowledge.

I have not looked at equipment in over 20+ years, is the Modwright that big a step up from YBA2.
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akg_ca
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I've bought used cables from Europe with no hassles as long as it's on their local used audio sites or a reputable feedback dealer on EBay.
I would not buy squat out of Asia particularly China or Singapore -full stop.

U Pay the shipping, U pay the duty and local taxes if it applies , Unpay the small brokerage fee if there is duty .... using Fedex or like is one stop shopping and easy single pmt on the credit card .... Easy and good to go.

We live in a global arena in this hobby.
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