@nowhere I just took a look at eBay. Yup, asking $3-4K for SX-1250s! Must've been at least 10 years ago when they were nearing $2000. 1ad1ae83-7b34-480e-b1d5-7feccb3e0f9c-image.png
but realistically I don't need all that power - what with my speakers being a pair of old Klipsch Cornwalls.
I have a tin ear so can't appreciate the audio quality. I just like looking at them and as has been mentioned, the feel of the knobs and switchgear machine out of solid aluminum (with a small plastic insert)