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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
meridian23 OP
28 posts
 
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...
meridian23 OP
28 posts
 
Delay,

i agree with you to refurbish the AR 3. From now
i'm searching a tech to do the job in my area.
Thank for your comment.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Save your money get a real amp.
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
I've never heard of Real amp brand.
bigkidz
3,419 posts
 
Easy, old CJ MV-50 tube amp. Gut the circuit board and rebuild point-to-point with a few better caps and resistors. Much better sounding and within your budget.
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