I'd look in a pro music catalog. There are reasonably priced amps from
Hafler, Crown, and Carver that use switching power supplies (thereby
reducing weight) while putting out fairly prodigous amounts of power.

"Bruce Chastain" wrote in message
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I have an aging Dynaco stereo power amp. 230 RMS watts @ 8 ohms,
20-20KHz,
both channels driven, etc., etc.

I'm looking for a reasonable cost replacement for it, of at least 200 RMS
watts @ 8 ohms per channel. Preferably in the $500 or less neighborhood.

The amp is often moved and used outdoors, so weight is of concern to me.
The Dynaco weighs 54 pounds and I'd definitely like to do better than that
next time. :-)

Anyone know of a reliable amp, capable of taking an occasional joke
(shorted
speaker, etc.), that would fit that bill?

Thanks very much!
Bruce.