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Best Power amps in $7000 range

It seems impossible to narrow down all the good choices. I feel overwhelmed because I want to purchase a 300-400w amp in the $7000 range and there are so many options. I want it to be my last power amp purchase for at least the next 20 years. I've considered Bryston, Classe, Mcintosh, and Parasound. This list is compiled of components I can purchase locally. Any thoughts or impressions on any of these? I've heard bryston in the past and thought they sounded kind of bright, it could've been the setup thought. I currently am using a Classe CA-300 and really like it but I want to replace it due to age. I have no experience with parasound or Mcintosh.
fruff1976
dne
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One more thing: You'll have to fix the Classe anyway to sell it.
fruff1976 OP
103 posts
 
Dne - What I'm trying to say is that I bought the Classe from another A'goner about two years ago and less than a year after owning it, I discovered the problem. I want an amp that I know the history of. I will probably just sell it for less than what it is worth so whoever buys it can either fix it themselves or have it fixed at classe. Yes, it is an amazing sounding unit but the price to fix it doesn't guarantee it is a 1hr fix and doesn't include parts. I just don't want to end up spending $500 to fix something I bought used on Audiogon less than two years ago.
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curio
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Parasound Halo JC1 and you get two fantastic monoblocks for 7000 USD$
fruff1976 OP
103 posts
 
I was seriously considering the JC-1's, I am curios why they would put plastic binding posts on such a nice looking set of amps though?
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curio
294 posts
 
Hello Fruff,

Probably those binding post are "sonically" good enough also if they don't look exotic like some other
Also Quad ESL 63 have those plastic binding posts
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