2-Channel Integrated Amplifier

Drenis
Drenis Posts: 2,871
edited October 2012 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Preferably with a remote. Something so that I can hear my 3.1TL's again.

Budget is $300 (shipping included hopefully)

Thanks
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited October 2012
    Kinda hard to find in that price range, but here's an oldie but goodie.

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-nakamichi-ta-4a-integrated-amplifier-with-phono-2012-09-24-integrateds-02536-teaticket-ma
    HT SYSTEM-
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    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited October 2012
    Drenis-

    Location is what will be hard for you. I just sold a set of Polk 5's to a member in BC and the shipping was more than the speakers. Not sure what you ahve in mind for power. Are you looking for an older vintage piece like a nice Marantz, Sansui, ect or something newer?

    Good luck in the hunt.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    If it's something older, my concern is quality of the unit from years of use and no services performed. So with that, something newer would be ideal. Maybe within the last 10-15 years max? Just must be a common grounded piece.

    And while current makes the world go around, I know that I won't be able to get something stellar by no means. Doesn't seem to be much locally so it never hurts to see what's kicking around within the community.

    I haven't heard my TL's since the end of June...
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  • Oldmanind
    Oldmanind Posts: 49
    edited October 2012
    Something vintage for sure
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited October 2012
    You should look at geppy's stuff...he's got a couple that should make those sing real purdy...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    No one has anything they'd sell for $300?
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited October 2012
    Have you considered a 4 channel receiver? Those 3.1 are bi-ampable aren't they?
    Too much **** to list....
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    SDA1C wrote: »
    Have you considered a 4 channel receiver? Those 3.1 are bi-ampable aren't they?

    You mean like a Speaker A + B kind of setup? I could care less if the unit has outputs for 4 speakers. I would just use 2. And while you could bi-amp the 3.1's, I would never use a "receiver" to bi-amp anything. Besides, I couldn't do it properly anyways.

    Having no music in the house is beginning to drive me nuts.
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited October 2012
    I guess that leaves this old Carver pre/receiver out. i'll keep my eyes open.
    Too much **** to list....
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited October 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    300 bucks to power 3.1TL's, that's so depressing :(

    Agreed . . . hopefully he can located a lightly used Adcom 555 II (minimum) or better . . . from someone NEEDING $$$ quick

    G
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    Lasareath wrote: »
    300 bucks to power 3.1TL's, that's so depressing :(

    It was a very rough summer of which I'm still digging myself out of. It IS very depressing as the whole 2-channel setup is long gone...

    And thanks to those helping to keep an eye out. Really appreciate it.
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited October 2012
    Drenis- I've got several pieces that need a new home, the problem is that shipping will be probably around $100. I've got several yamaha and sony receivers that would work. The only thing i have with pre outs though would be an early 80's Sansui RZ 7500AV. I'd let it go for $80 plus shipping. I have an Adcom 5300 and 5400 (neither are common ground- however I strapped the neg terminals together and used them with my 2.3TL with no problem). 5300 and Sansui combo $225 plus ship or 5400 and Sansui combo for $265 plus shipping.

    Let me know if you'd be interested.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited October 2012
    ^ no remote for the Sansui though, not sure if a universal could be used for volumne control
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    Soo...

    What would $400 US shipped to North Dakota get me? Much cheaper to ship within the US and just drive an hour south, cross the border and pick it up myself.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2012
    It could get you this
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    No remote
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited October 2012
    Couldn't you find something on NewEgg? They offer free shipping. Not sure about Canada though. They have a 2 ch Sherwood for 100.00. 105 wpc.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited October 2012
    I suggest going separates for more options. Find an Adcom 545 in the $150 range, which should be easy, and then find some $150 preamp. Upgrade the pre later on down the road, but finding a used adcom, nad, carver etc pre for 150 shouldn't be a problem. That 545 performs way outside its price.

    Good luck man!
    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

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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    To be honest, with the lack of whats for sale Int. wise and what IS for sale price wise with separates, I'm starting to ponder going that route too. Just need to find two pieces that will work well with my requirements.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2012
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Couldn't you find something on NewEgg? They offer free shipping. Not sure about Canada though. They have a 2 ch Sherwood for 100.00. 105 wpc.

    Your speakers will smoke that. Have a fire extinguisher on hand when you fire it up! lol

    It would seem to me that you would need at least an Adcom GFA-555 (or the equivalent 200W x 2 @ 8 ohms) power amp and a pre-amp. The bad news is that those amps average $300+ more just for the amp! Then a cheap pre-amp would be at least $150+. But that pre would probably NOT have a remote control?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • DrkHwk
    DrkHwk Posts: 20
    edited October 2012
    I have a Parasound HCA1500A 200 wpc I could let go for $400 shipped. I also have a Yamaha M80 250 wpc but would have to get more for that one. The parasound has a feature I really like, it has an output you can run to another amp if you like, kinda have them daisy chained. Thats how I had it hooked up on my system. Looks good, sounds good.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited October 2012
    man, if you would ship that to Canada for 400 thats a great deal. How much to ship in the states?
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • shadowlight
    shadowlight Posts: 327
    edited October 2012
    Not sure if any of the amps have remote or not but take a look at GrantFidelity. They seem to be clearing out some tube integrated.

    Psvane TS66 Integrated Tube Amplifier

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  • DrkHwk
    DrkHwk Posts: 20
    edited October 2012
    Sorry, thought Drenis said he could pick up item in South Dakota, No idea what shipping to Canada would be.
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  • DrkHwk
    DrkHwk Posts: 20
    edited October 2012
    Just want to get out of it what I have in it. Actually would be losing some on it. Selling all my audio stuff, regretably.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2012
    DrkHwk wrote: »
    Just want to get out of it what I have in it. Actually would be losing some on it. Selling all my audio stuff, regretably.

    I am in MN, what kind of gear do you have FS. You can pm me a list
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2012
    DrkHwk wrote: »
    Sorry, thought Drenis said he could pick up item in South Dakota, No idea what shipping to Canada would be.

    North Dakota
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  • DrkHwk
    DrkHwk Posts: 20
    edited October 2012
    Yep, sorry North Dakota
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