2 channel amplifier, or integrated 2 channel amp

falconcry72
falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
edited April 2011 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I'm sending my Parasound HCA-2200ii to Big Sky Audio for an revamping/upgrade. I need something to push my speakers with while my amp is in the shop.

I need a 2 channel amp that can handle Magnepan 1.6's. I'm not looking to spend very much. When I get the Parasound amp back I'll eaither pass this piece along the line or incorporate it into an office rig.

200-300 would be good. 500 max. Thanks,

Ben
2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    This smaller Parasound Amp may work:

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1308164266&/Parasound-HCA-1000A-$250-shipp
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2011
    I saw that one earlier. It's a good amp, but I don't know if I want to pay 250 for it. There was one on my local craigslist las week for 150 and supposedly mint. I almost snatched it just to have as a backup, but ended up passing to save money. Now my amp doesn't work and I wish I had jumped on it!
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    I saw that one earlier. It's a good amp, but I don't know if I want to pay 250 for it. There was one on my local craigslist las week for 150 and supposedly mint. I almost snatched it just to have as a backup, but ended up passing to save money. Now my amp doesn't work and I wish I had jumped on it!

    It always happens like that!
    Here's a Great price on a Rotel 1090, it's a little more than you want to spend.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1307804613&/Rotel-RB-1090-Power-Amp
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited April 2011
    I'm sure my Crest 4000 would do fine:biggrin:

    Crest 4000 amp, just given a clean bill of health by american music here in seattle.

    325 wpc 8 ohms
    550 wpc 4ohms
    800 wpc 2ohms

    1100 mono 8ohms
    1500 mono 4 ohms
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2011
    danz1906 wrote: »
    It always happens like that!
    Here's a Great price on a Rotel 1090, it's a little more than you want to spend.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1307804613&/Rotel-RB-1090-Power-Amp

    must have been a great price, because it is S. O. L. D. sold!
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited April 2011
    Ciao - I have a Muse 100 and a Carver M-1.5t for sale:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99439

    ...if you know someone in the DC area that would like to check it out and ship to you. I have had both hooked to my rebuilt Maggie MG I's and both sound great.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2011
    dee1949 wrote: »
    Ciao - I have a Muse 100 and a Carver M-1.5t for sale:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99439

    ...if you know someone in the DC area that would like to check it out and ship to you. I have had both hooked to my rebuilt Maggie MG I's and both sound great.

    i do know someone in the DC area... me! Work in Alrington, live in Alexandria.

    Well my amp starting working again today, so I don't know what i'm going to do. I hope it just keeps working so i can spend my money on my new motorcycle, but who knows...
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    must have been a great price, because it is S. O. L. D. sold!

    I told you:tongue:
    I'm glad to hear that your Amp is working again!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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