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What's the longest solid-state amp that you've owned? [message #99728] Sat, 22 August 2026 21:49 Go to next message
Hank is currently offline  Hank
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In your experience of making use of solid state amps, which of the amps that you would say have delivered for the longest period?

I've had the boss katana 100 for a long time now and would say that the favourite amp that I've ever gotten with minimal issues over a period. Which one tops it for you?
Re: What's the longest solid-state amp that you've owned? [message #99731 is a reply to message #99728] Sun, 23 August 2026 08:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rusty is currently offline  Rusty
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Since the late 80's. I can't remember what year I did a Hafler 220 kit that I still use today in hot weather. I have tube amps too. I've always like it's sound. Which is benefitted by a real good tube preamp.

Re: What's the longest solid-state amp that you've owned? [message #99732 is a reply to message #99731] Sun, 23 August 2026 11:30 Go to previous message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi. The longest and still in use running the PC audio and a turntable right now just above the monitor is a Marantz 1060 Console amp.  I bought it in 1969.  So 57 years.  

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