Well, all that matters is if it pleases YOU.
I have no idea what the Crown sounds like.
But to the folks who claim all amps sound the same it is no problem.
For myself I would have to listen to it to decide.
From the general way folks talk about some products.. I know plenty of folks disparage my ( $5,000. ) amplifier because it is a 'Bryston'.
They never listened to it.
Enough folks like Crown amps that it may be what will work for you.
So if you hear it and like it. No problem.
Over at Audio Asylum classifieds in the solid state amps are a pair of Marantz MA-500 for $275. which would be better perhaps.
Here on Audiogon a B&K ST140 for $200
Aragon 2004 for $250
Adcom GFA535II $225
So plenty of used nice aamps around in your price range.
? Are you worried about a used piece breaking down?
I have no idea what the Crown sounds like.
But to the folks who claim all amps sound the same it is no problem.
For myself I would have to listen to it to decide.
From the general way folks talk about some products.. I know plenty of folks disparage my ( $5,000. ) amplifier because it is a 'Bryston'.
They never listened to it.
Enough folks like Crown amps that it may be what will work for you.
So if you hear it and like it. No problem.
Over at Audio Asylum classifieds in the solid state amps are a pair of Marantz MA-500 for $275. which would be better perhaps.
Here on Audiogon a B&K ST140 for $200
Aragon 2004 for $250
Adcom GFA535II $225
So plenty of used nice aamps around in your price range.
? Are you worried about a used piece breaking down?