B&K Reference 200.2

chandler9a
chandler9a Posts: 878
edited May 2013 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Hi all,

I'm looking for one of these amps to power my modded 1C's. I am currently using an Adcom GFA 555 and its a fantastic amp but I feel the B&K would be a better match for my Pre, GFP-750.

Also, I just want to try something new. I will most likely sell the GFA-555 since I don't need two big amps.

I know these B&K's are hard to find but if anyone knows of one or is selling one for a decent price, please let me know. I'd be open to suggestions on other good amps that you guys have experience with but my budget is in the $600 range or less...

Thanks!
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    edited April 2013
    there is one on eBay right now, just in case you hadn't seen it....

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-K-Reference-200-2-2-Channel-Amplifier-/290886993729?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item43ba374741
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited April 2013
    Yes, thank you, I saw that but I'm not about to pay $1000 for an amp I have seen sell for $500 plenty of times.
    Who knows, maybe he would take a lot less if I offered it though, I'll keep my eye on that one.
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited April 2013
    chandler9a wrote: »
    Yes, thank you, I saw that but I'm not about to pay $1000 for an amp I have seen sell for $500 plenty of times.
    Who knows, maybe he would take a lot less if I offered it though, I'll keep my eye on that one.

    I agree. They go for 5-600 hundred regularly for newer models of the 200.2. I have even seen the monos go for less than 1k a pair. That is a great amp. I owned one myself. Hate I got rid of it.
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  • bobsauto49
    bobsauto49 Posts: 973
    edited April 2013
    Great choice! Awesome bang for the buck!
    "Everything I ever did in my life worthwhile I caught hell for"
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited April 2013
    yes, seems like a great amp for the price, just hard to find them....
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited April 2013
    pepster was telling me once that the 200.2 is nothing special and it's the older B&K's to watch out for.

    I too, am looking for one or monos.
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  • bobsauto49
    bobsauto49 Posts: 973
    edited April 2013
    Drenis wrote: »
    pepster was telling me once that the 200.2 is nothing special and it's the older B&K's to watch out for.

    Pepster must have been awfully thirsty that day:wink:
    "Everything I ever did in my life worthwhile I caught hell for"
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2013
    bobsauto49 wrote: »
    Pepster must have been awfully thirsty that day:wink:

    I had one for 6-8 months.
    Tried to like it, ran it with a Ref 50, 30, and 20 and Atoll pre (I tried it both balanced and unbalanced).
    Sold it to another member on here.
    Just a matter of preference, like anything else in this hobby.

    I won't go on about SQ and all that, and will say they are superbly built.
    $600 is not alot of money for an amp now a days.

    Good luck with your search chandler, and I hope you find one.
    Maybe post your thoughts on this thread if you do.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited May 2013
    Okay so one of these just popped up on Ebay for $500 in good shape, I pulled the trigger.

    If all goes well with the unit when it arrives and I hook it up, I'll sell my GFA 555 here before putting it up for sale elsewhere, I hate to sell it but I don't need two amps.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2013
    chandler9a wrote: »
    Yes, thank you, I saw that but I'm not about to pay $1000 for an amp I have seen sell for $500 plenty of times.

    The problem is this amp does not come up too often, although usually for cheaper, and this one may sell at that price. I've seen amps for a great price many times but wasn't interested. When I finally did want to buy that model/design, it was not available or the price had gone up, and that's the fun of the used market.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited May 2013
    Yes it may go for that, but I saw the one listed for $500 this morning and snagged it while I could.

    Looking forward to hearing it on my 1C's!
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited May 2013
    The amp came and after listening to it for a couple days, I really love it... Better bass and smother highs with a lot of detail.

    thanks everyone for the suggestions
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited May 2013
    Great you found what you were looking for, for now. Untill you go lusting after something else, does it ever end?
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited May 2013
    haha, well, unfortunately I have other hobbies and no, it never ends but I'm extremely content for a while with this rig
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited May 2013
    Drenis wrote: »
    pepster was telling me once that the 200.2 is nothing special and it's the older B&K's to watch out for.

    I too, am looking for one or monos.

    This is true actually. I bought the Ref 200.2 from Pep and it wasn't a big improvement. I own the B&K M200 Sonata Monoblocks now and these things sound phenomenal.
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