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Can anyone suggest a good 2-channel amp for $1500

Conquered home theater, but want to set up a decent semi-reference 2 channel system. I'm welcoming suggestions for a decent 2-channel amp putting out around 100WPC RMS that would go for ~$1500 US or less (preferrably less). I am considering tube amps, but want to know what those advantages are over a solid state amp.

Thanks...
williamhaneke
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
Used Bryston 4B-ST's sell for around $1250-1300, and if your budget could stretch to around $1800, you could get a used Bryston 4B-SST. Both are great amps.
mdhoover
690 posts
 
I'd look into Odyssey Audio.
usblues
1,216 posts
 
I will second the Bryston,also a used Counterpoint with mods will cost you 2K or so.Those I have had,and I hear McCormack are first rate and more in your budget,good luck,Bob
55dok
162 posts
 
You should post the speakers you are going to use with the amp as they might have a synergy with a particular SS amp.
bgrazman
225 posts
 
McCormack DNA 0.5 goes for about $800. You can bank the rest or start on the upgrade path with SMC Audio (Steve Mc., the designer, now modifies his old amps).
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