[CQ-Contest] Elecraft KPA 1500 vs.OM 2000A

[David Aslin G3WGN]

I was warned off the OM2000A for reasons of extreme fan noise.  Several guys whose views I respect have swapped them out for that reason.
Instead I added a second ACOM 2000A.  I have a very early one (1999) which has been beaten to cr*p when travelling to multiple big gun stations and doing loads of 48hr contests - it's never missed a beat.  Still on original tubes.  I do like the newer control box tho.
No experience with the KPA1500 but have been delighted with my KPA500 for many years and multiple 6Gs DXpeditions. 
If a K4 is in my future, there may well be a KPA1500 to go with it.  At least the fan noise on the KPA1500 can be remoted from the operating position.
73, David G3WGN  M6O

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From: cqtestk4xs at aol.com [mailto:cqtestk4xs at aol.com] 
Sent: 03 March 2020 00:04
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Subject: [CQ-Contest] Elecraft KPA 1500 vs.OM 2000A

Looking for a backup amp for the new station.  Probably going to run SO2R so auto-tune is important.  I'm running a K3S and the second radio will also be a K3S.  I really don't care if the amp "matches" the K3S in looks.  Like most of you guys I'm concerned about performance.  Both rigs are equal in price.
Here's the question:  If you were buying a new amp and were buying it to satisfy the above criteria, which would you choose and why?
K4XS