The MS-2001 top of line 200W stereo amplifier and the best solid state amp I have heard and/or heard. Cosmetically, the amp. I would rate it a very conservative 9 out of 10 cosmetically, sound quality wise a 10. Hate to part with it but I have a custom made and much more expensive Audible Improvements 845 Aurora Borealis amp and can only keep one of the two amps.
It is for sale for $2175.00. The motif line was designed, engineered and used better quality components than the standard Conrad Johnson line.The Motif line, was the ultra high end offering from Conrad Johnson. The Motif line was produced from 1985 through 1991. This was Conrad Johnsons attempt to enter the market place of Threshold, Krell, Jeff Rowland and Mark Levinson. The Motif MS-2001 amplifier features MOSFET Input and Output stages. The face plate is quarter inch thick and is rack mountable. The case itself is high quality brushed aluminum. On the back are very high quality Teflon insulated RCA inputs and 5 way binding posts. Motif amps are something of a collector’s item these days. Although it was part of the Conrad Johnson family, Motif took a different direction by focusing on solid state technology instead. The MS-2001 was a big block power amplifier with 200W per channel in 8 ohms and 400W per channel in 4 ohms. By big block, we meant the chunky rack handles, 1/4″ thick faceplate, a large transformer housed in an equally large housing and big heat sinks on the rear. The design is so yesteryear when every other power amp would look like this but in the face of the current crop of power amps, the MS-2001 actually look refreshing. Plugging this amp into our system, we like how it maintains its authority over the music. Bass was well controlled and tight with a nice warm mid-range (although not as liquid smooth as a CJ amp) and nice extended highs. It works well with either solid state or tube preamps and this amp will easily drive any speaker. Built quality is first class. Cosmetically, the amp is in excellent condition. It does not have original front handles, mahogany and silver. I will include alternate bolts if you prefer the cleaner look without handles attached. I have original box and packing. Pick up in Chantilly, VA 20151. Payment by cash or money order or paypal friends and family option only Email apt_one@yahoo.com for more info.
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