2CH amp

daboyz
daboyz Posts: 5,207
edited September 2012 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Want to try something different. Adcom's are off the table but interested in what is out there. $300 is probably my max but if something really dazzles me I may go for it.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited September 2012
    I may be able to grab you an M500 Carver...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited September 2012
    What speakers are you driving? I may have something that would be pretty awesome for $350 seeing as how you're local.
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited September 2012
    I am probably going to be integrating my HT and 2CH so Lsi15's. I've got a great pair of speakers there in a good sized room for 2CH listening. It'll just be a matter of switching speaker cables. I've got a tubed pre set up so I just need the SS amp.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2012
    I have a Sumo Polaris in mint condition that fits your price range easily.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited September 2012
    I've seen a lot of 2 channels in that price range on the bay! Why is Adcom off the table if you don't mind me asking??
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited September 2012
    Nothing at all wrong with Adcom. The 535 is one of my all time favs. It's just that I've been there and done that. I really want to try something different,that's all.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited September 2012
    Bumpitty
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited September 2012
    You could probably find a Kenwood Basic M2 or M2A for around 200 bucks. I really enjoyed the time I listened to mine. Pretty easy to sell too once you are ready to switch again. Think it will surprise you with the lsi15s.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited September 2012
    let me know what floats your boat and I will keep a look-out for it. There are a couple vintage shops nearby and Cl here is rediculous.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited September 2012
    In tjat price range tjere are a lot of choices out tjere. If u can find a nice parasoynd vintage amp like the hca 1200 i havr owned about a dozen amps in that price range b&k, adcom, crown,carver,ect, and found nothing to compair to the parasound in that price range. Also very upgradable and modable. Warm, accrate, clean ect ect ect. I dont have one for sale but i would but another in a heart beat.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited September 2012
    In my search a Parasound or B&K are the ones I'm most interested in getting. The smaller the footprint the better.
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    edited September 2012
    there is a guy on craigslist in the Quad Cities selling both a B&K ST-140($225) and a pair of ST-140M mono blocks($325/pr).... too far for the drive? just thought i'd point it out. i have been emailing with the guy...

    http://quadcities.craigslist.org/ele/3248742807.html
    Polk Lsi9
    N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
    NAD 1020 completely refurbished
    Keces DA-131 mk.II
    Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
    Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2
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  • quickr1
    quickr1 Posts: 414
    edited September 2012
    just a short 2 hour drive.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited September 2012
    deronb1 wrote: »
    You could probably find a Kenwood Basic M2 or M2A for around 200 bucks. I really enjoyed the time I listened to mine. Pretty easy to sell too once you are ready to switch again. Think it will surprise you with the lsi15s.

    Dave,

    Don't bother with the Kenwoods. I've owned or had a long in home demo with all the classic Basic line back in the day were sold new, and they are really nothing special if just boring.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited September 2012
    No worries about the Kenwood's. I'm pretty much stuck on a Parasound or B&K unless somebody dazzles me with something I can't refuse.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited September 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Dave,

    Don't bother with the Kenwoods. I've owned or had a long in home demo with all the classic Basic line back in the day were sold new, and they are really nothing special if just boring.

    H9

    Well then..... :P
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited September 2012
    Deronb1,

    Just my unfiltered opinion. Plus Dave and I are buds and I'm just telling it like it is. Nothing personal

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited September 2012
    Slightly more than your limit at $319 new but I recently picked up a used one under that price recently - Ice 125ASX2. Have not done any critical listening but I heard the dual mono block version at NY RAVE and liked what I heard.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited September 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Deronb1,

    Just my unfiltered opinion. Plus Dave and I are buds and I'm just telling it like it is. Nothing personal

    H9

    Sa'll good man. :cheesygrin:
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  • Nhpm510
    Nhpm510 Posts: 138
    edited September 2012
    Any interest in a NAD 2700?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2012
    shadowlight wrote: »
    Slightly more than your limit at $319 new but I recently picked up a used one under that price recently - Ice 125ASX2. Have not done any critical listening but I heard the dual mono block version at NY RAVE and liked what I heard.
    I heard one too at a NYAR...Neil/Emil?

    I thought it sounded nice, plenty of power and didn't do anything wrong.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    edited September 2012
    quickr1 wrote: »
    just a short 2 hour drive.
    i guess i wouldn't think of that as a big deal for the right gear. just trying to help.
    Polk Lsi9
    N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
    NAD 1020 completely refurbished
    Keces DA-131 mk.II
    Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
    Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited September 2012
    Face wrote: »
    I heard one too at a NYAR...Neil/Emil?

    I thought it sounded nice, plenty of power and didn't do anything wrong.

    Yep, I thought it got out of the way when I listened to them with Soundfield Audio SA1.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2012
    B&K ST2140 may be something to look at.
    I have one I use occasionally, Furutech fuse and Audio Note silver rca input posts, it is pretty
    hard to beat considering the 140 watts (8 ohm) that it offers.
    Sounds alot more refined than its specs would suggest.

    Mono blocks would be my suggestion, but I know they would be out of that price range.

    The ST series are all pretty good and being 90% point to point wiring, it is really easy to upgrade
    most anything (even if it is just internal wiring).
    5 way binding posts and rca inputs are a givin, and gravy to replace.
    Not going to make it a Pass, but much better than stock.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited September 2012
    still on the hunt.
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  • sageleo
    sageleo Posts: 170
    edited September 2012
    I have a NAD 2100 Power Envelope in good condition, looking to get $100.00+shipping. Can email pics if interested.

    Thanks,
    T.V.- Sony KDL50W800B
    Blu Ray- Custom built HT PC
    Vizio Sound bar- S4221W
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited September 2012
    I've picked up a Parasound so I'm going to play with that and see how it does. Thanks to all.
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