2 channel amp for HT

cstmar01
cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
edited May 2011 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Just looking for a 2 channel amp I can use in my HT. WIll be running Polk A9's and will be used 95% for just HT. Just wanted to start looking as I am thinking of running a pre/pro in the future.

Budget for right now would be about 450 tops, so this isn't needing to be anything special.

Would prefer an adcom, ATI, Parasound ect or along those lines. Current AVR is Pio SC-05.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2011
    Just a suggestion, but why not look for a 3 channel amp? I would think you would want to evenly amp your front three for HT purposes but I could be wrong here.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Just a suggestion, but why not look for a 3 channel amp? I would think you would want to evenly amp your front three for HT purposes but I could be wrong here.

    Most 3 channel amps would be over the price range of the 450 that I know of, such as the Adcom 5503, Parasound models, (even Emo :eek:) so just looking for 2 channel. Also I would be getting a 5 channel down the road anyways to make a full 7 channel as I run a 7.1 for the room. Once again I'm thinking of trying a pre/pro down the road but would just like to have a 2 channel amp for now and then get a 5 channel down the road.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2011
    Couple Carver M 1.5t amps in the FS section:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119921

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119713
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited May 2011
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1310167858&/Adcom-GFA-7000-thx-5-channel-s
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Couple Carver M 1.5t amps in the FS section:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119921

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119713

    yep I know.

    First one I tried, and they are all sold.

    2nd is cash on pick up which I'm no where local to that area.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2011
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    yep I know.

    First one I tried, and they are all sold.

    2nd is cash on pick up which I'm no where local to that area.

    That kinda sucks, sorry.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited May 2011
    Do you need a high WAF?
    Computer room Hegeman 1 SpeakersM&K VX-80 subKenwood DP-7010Cambridge Audio CXC Transport Rega DACPrimaLuna Prologue Four AmpAric Audio Tube PreampGarage Jennings Research SquareCustom tube preampCrown XLS-1000Denon DCD-1500II Modded MSB Link DAC
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2011
    starkiller wrote: »
    Do you need a high WAF?

    No as there is no W involved. :biggrin:

    All I want is something that can kick the A9's butt's and get them moving for HT, thats all.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited May 2011
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    No as there is no W involved. :biggrin:

    All I want is something that can kick the A9's butt's and get them moving for HT, thats all.

    Well dont know how you personally feel about Emo amps and spending about 50 more, but this XPA 3 just listed here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119997
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited May 2011
    Well, if you wouldn't mind a professional amp that is looks challenged but has been checked out here in Seattle, I have a Crest 4000.

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

    Bridged...1100 watts at 8ohms
    ...1500 watts at 4ohms

    58lbs.
    Computer room Hegeman 1 SpeakersM&K VX-80 subKenwood DP-7010Cambridge Audio CXC Transport Rega DACPrimaLuna Prologue Four AmpAric Audio Tube PreampGarage Jennings Research SquareCustom tube preampCrown XLS-1000Denon DCD-1500II Modded MSB Link DAC
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  • inson71
    inson71 Posts: 90
    edited May 2011
    I have an Adcom 555 II in mint condition (no scratches, dents, dings, mars, etc.) with original box, manual, and packing. I will let it go for $400 shipped. Let me know if interested.
    James
    Onkyo Pr-sc 5509
    Parasound 2250/Parasound 5125
    SVS PB 12 Plus
    Denon DBP-2012 Bluray
    Polk RTI 8, CSI 3, 4 FXI 3
    Sony 55" LCD
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  • inson71
    inson71 Posts: 90
    edited May 2011
    I just noticed all you see are cows and cheese. Are you in Wisconsin? If so, you could come check it out. I am close to the Wisconsin border.
    Onkyo Pr-sc 5509
    Parasound 2250/Parasound 5125
    SVS PB 12 Plus
    Denon DBP-2012 Bluray
    Polk RTI 8, CSI 3, 4 FXI 3
    Sony 55" LCD
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  • inson71
    inson71 Posts: 90
    edited May 2011
    Link for pics:

    http://rockford.craigslist.org/ele/2402780925.html
    Onkyo Pr-sc 5509
    Parasound 2250/Parasound 5125
    SVS PB 12 Plus
    Denon DBP-2012 Bluray
    Polk RTI 8, CSI 3, 4 FXI 3
    Sony 55" LCD
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2011
    I'm possibly interested in the Adcom but let me get back to you on it.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2011
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    I'm possibly interested in the Adcom but let me get back to you on it.

    I ran a Adcom 555 on my A9's and it was a good match. It was plenty of power, but the a9's didn't come alive until I tried them on a dedicated pre. It was much better than my elite avr/adcom combo.

    Also look at the Rotel RMB-1080, it was a step up in SQ from the Adcom but costs about $100+ more.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2011
    You've reported and will be terminated!
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • inson71
    inson71 Posts: 90
    edited May 2011
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    I'm possibly interested in the Adcom but let me get back to you on it.

    Sounds good, let me know!
    Onkyo Pr-sc 5509
    Parasound 2250/Parasound 5125
    SVS PB 12 Plus
    Denon DBP-2012 Bluray
    Polk RTI 8, CSI 3, 4 FXI 3
    Sony 55" LCD
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2011
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    You've reported and will be terminated!

    huh? for what? was there spam or something?
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2011
    If you could go $500 I'll ship you this beauty. I got it a few years ago to use in a theater and ended up using a tube amp instead so I never really used it except a few hours to check out. It is in spectacular shape, same as when I got it.
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82363&highlight=acurus
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I ran a Adcom 555 on my A9's and it was a good match. It was plenty of power, but the a9's didn't come alive until I tried them on a dedicated pre. It was much better than my elite avr/adcom combo.

    Also look at the Rotel RMB-1080, it was a step up in SQ from the Adcom but costs about $100+ more.

    +1 on the dedicated pre/pro. I just bought an Anthem AVM-20 and it is just amazing the difference.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2011
    thanks for the offers guys. I put in an offer on a Parasound that was accepted so I"ll be getting that in a few days.

    Thanks!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2011
    Which parasound?
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited May 2011
    Parasound HCA 2200
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  • inson71
    inson71 Posts: 90
    edited May 2011
    No problem, enjoy the Parasound!
    Onkyo Pr-sc 5509
    Parasound 2250/Parasound 5125
    SVS PB 12 Plus
    Denon DBP-2012 Bluray
    Polk RTI 8, CSI 3, 4 FXI 3
    Sony 55" LCD
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