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$1000 used amp. What can I buy?

Ok maybe $1500. I have always had solid state; don't want to mess around with tubes. Currently a biamp setup with a crossover at 100Hz. This setup doesn't sound bad but I think I could do better. I have a Sunfire preamp. Most amps I have owned been Leach-based circuitry. I have heard some new Classe(way more expensive than I can afford). Am told Threshold is good and durable. Not sure about Bryston, Adcom, etc.

Any opinions would be appreciated.
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powder
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I have been using a Van Alstine SS amp for years. They are hard to find fault with. Extremely reliable with good quality sound and priced within your budget-especially if used.
uppermidfi
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The Pass Labs products are very good, I might suggest going a generation older to the Aleph series when they used a single gain stage. They were not as powerful, but they sure sounded good. Aragon 8008st or 8008bb are both good options too for an inexpensive but powerful amp. It would suck to have to buy just based on a few opinions here, from people you don't even know. Ideally you NEED to listen to the amp in your system, but when you buy used, if you don't like it, sell it and buy another...
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weiserb
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Conrad Johnson makes some nice SS amps . Most people myself included prefer their tube gear so you may get a great deal.
mikesinger
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muse...very, very nice...(btw, i own clasee).
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jayctoy
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add 250 dollars.You will get Stratos Oddyssey Extreme
monoblock used,they are very good.
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