what will be the best old CLASSIC amp to rebuild.


In my search for a HIFI sound i never found a power amp that let me think: this is it!!! Recently i buy a vintage power amp paid for rebuild and i'm NOT happy with is sound,it put deception on my heart same if he has only 70h of burn in... I do'nt ear the amp before to buy.

My humble question to the big Audiogon fan,will be what
is the best classic SS power amp to buy and rebuild under $1200.

I love dance, rock, classical any kind of music. I wish to
found a power amp that after the rebuild i will SAID OF MY
GOD WHAT A WONDERFULL POWER AMP...This is it!!!
meridian23
If the amplifier is for the AR3 speakers you mentioned in an earlier post I suggest that you refurbish the speakers first, before chasing after amplifiers.

The speaker crossover parts should be evaluated and replaced as needed and the woofer surrounds will most likely require re-doping in order to properly re-seal the speakers and bring them up to spec.
This is a really great idea to restore the AR 3 but if i
have not yet consering this question is just because i
do'nt know who is qualify to made a great job on the AR 3
in my area... Some of the best AR specialist are in the USA.

Searching the right tech will be my priority to achieve
this goal. The power amp was redone by a tech and the right
chanel hum and the tweeter do'nt work anymore on my right
AR 3 speaker... Not a good experience.

Same if the AR 3 was my best score on thrift store as i
paid them only $10 for the pair now if they are broken
because of a tech i feel like i have not up grade my
system....
Accuphase E202 speaks for itself.
Fully restored unit can be purchased at $800 that will stay on top of most modern priced upto $2...3k.
When i receive the CM LABS 912 rebuild it was a deception.
But after 350h he became a complete beast of power amp.

Bass and dynamic are now the part of the equation. I had
add Virtue Audio speaker cable and order Furutech binding
post and IEC receptacle gold plated. I also plan to change
the five fuse with AMR high-end fuse, so who tell that the
audio hobby is not exiting...