I think your making a mistake not looking at spending more for used. I find people seem to think it takes rocket science to repair audio equipment. its not hard for a competent tech to fix just about any manufacturers equipment if they can still get the parts. Used will afford you a much better selection of very good integrated amps also getting you into the next level of performance.
The Rega , Peach Tree and others people are suggesting are only a side step to maybe a different sound but not necessarily better. Don’t fear, used stereo equipment doesn’t need to go back to the manufacturer for repair when out of warranty any competent local tech should be able to repair just about anything out there. $1500 will buy you a very good used amp probably one worth 4 times that new and a big step up the sound quality ladder.
Generally if a piece of equipment has not failed in the first year it most likely will last 20+ years before needing replacement parts. unless its got moving parts like CD players.
that’s said Bryston has a fully transferable 20 year warranty look at them used.
The Rega , Peach Tree and others people are suggesting are only a side step to maybe a different sound but not necessarily better. Don’t fear, used stereo equipment doesn’t need to go back to the manufacturer for repair when out of warranty any competent local tech should be able to repair just about anything out there. $1500 will buy you a very good used amp probably one worth 4 times that new and a big step up the sound quality ladder.
Generally if a piece of equipment has not failed in the first year it most likely will last 20+ years before needing replacement parts. unless its got moving parts like CD players.
that’s said Bryston has a fully transferable 20 year warranty look at them used.