WTB - Power Amp

dr1978

I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive solid state amp. Leaning towards 2-channels, but if there is a good deal on a 3-channel that would work.

I'll probably need to stay in the couple/few hundred dollar range.

If anyone has something they're looking to get rid of please let me know!

audioluvr

And you are where?

maxward

I have a Superphon DM 220 that is sitting in my garage wondering if I will get around to building a pair of subwoofers for it to play again. The answer is probably not. I don’t have enough posts here to list it in the for sale section. So I’m going to put it on Agon sometime soon. This is the company started by Stan Warren when he left PS Audio. I would likely list it in the range you are interested in. 125/200 wpc at 8/4 ohms. You might also look at some used Adcom amps.

Clipdat

It's high time you ditch the generic avatar thing.

maxward

Probably. But I’m somewhat illiterate when it comes to that stuff. Plus I’m not sure what “thing” should replace it. Maybe a picture of Bill Frisell playing.

GlennDog

How does an Adcom 5503 - 3 channel amp sound?
200 W into 8 ohms .... 350 W in to 4
57 pound behemoth

MrBuhl

FWIW - I have an amp I have struggled parting with - for many years it ran my SDA's 2A's flawlessly, and I enjoyed it immensely, in fact, for years I considered it the perfect amp. 100wpc, and stoutly built, (but not necessarily pretty), it's a relatively rare. SS but with what I would now call a warmish tube nature, and oodles of reserve power.

Audire Model One. They were designed by a gentleman (Julius Siksnius) who worked on the NASA Apollo communication systems from my understanding. I spoke to him on the phone after I bought the amp, a real gem of a gent who clearly had a love not just for his designs, but audio in general. Its originally 70's era, but was refreshed late 90's - early 2000's. Julius mentioned it was among the first they produced when I spoke to him.

2 channels, 100w, this particular one has speaker binding posts as well as 1/4" jacks. You must use 3' cables or less for your RCA component connections.

dr1978

Thanks guys, but I just picked up a Parasound HCA 1200 yesterday.

maxward

There you go. Good choice.

MrBuhl

Side note @dr1978 - Hopslam = mmmmmmm

dr1978

I used to live in Michigan, so I was spoiled. Not that there was much available when they first started making it, but at least I could pick up a couple 6-packs and knew of a couple places that had it on tap. Then when I moved to Virginia I had at least an hour drive to get anything, and even that was no guarantee.

Luckily my local craft beer shop has been working their Bells connections and actually got a decent delivery this year (including a mini-keg that I snagged). I know a lot of people think it's over hyped, and it is, but it's my first beer love so I'll always represent.

Clipdat

I don't drink alcohol anymore, but Bells Two Hearted Ale was my all time favorite beer ever.

dr1978 wrote: »

I used to live in Michigan, so I was spoiled. Not that there was much available when they first started making it, but at least I could pick up a couple 6-packs and knew of a couple places that had it on tap. Then when I moved to Virginia I had at least an hour drive to get anything, and even that was no guarantee.

Luckily my local craft beer shop has been working their Bells connections and actually got a decent delivery this year (including a mini-keg that I snagged). I know a lot of people think it's over hyped, and it is, but it's my first beer love so I'll always represent.

dr1978

Clipdat wrote: »

I don't drink alcohol anymore, but Bells Two Hearted Ale was my all time favorite beer ever.

dr1978 wrote: »

I used to live in Michigan, so I was spoiled. Not that there was much available when they first started making it, but at least I could pick up a couple 6-packs and knew of a couple places that had it on tap. Then when I moved to Virginia I had at least an hour drive to get anything, and even that was no guarantee.

Luckily my local craft beer shop has been working their Bells connections and actually got a decent delivery this year (including a mini-keg that I snagged). I know a lot of people think it's over hyped, and it is, but it's my first beer love so I'll always represent.

Two Hearted is actually why our local guy secured his Hopslam. He also has a burger joint that serves beer, and he keeps Two Hearted on tap all the time. So basically they hooked him up for being a good customer. It's definitely nice being able to get a fresh Two Hearted whenever I want!

audioluvr

Clipdat wrote: »

I don't drink alcohol anymore

Not recommended. This shortens your lifespan just like traffic jams and ex-wives... So I'm told.

dr1978

I think I'm going to set my sights on the B&K sound. If anyone has a B&K amp they're looking to sell please let me know.

maxward

What is it about the Parasound that you are not happy with?

dr1978

Well I was pretty happy with it until I plugged it in for the first time and it started smoking!

dr1978

Turned out to be a piece of junk, but at least I was refunded right away.

maxward

That would do it. I probably should have reread the thread.

pitdogg2

Here ya go.

http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/181022/fs-b-k-reference-7250-amplifier-and-b-k-reference-20-pre-pro#latest

dr1978

Man, that would be awesome. Way outta my price range and too big for my current rack as well. It did get me contemplating things for a minute, but there's no way.

gwh

GlennDog wrote: »

How does an Adcom 5503 - 3 channel amp sound?
200 W into 8 ohms .... 350 W in to 4
57 pound behemoth

Are you selling one?

audioluvr

maxward wrote: »

Probably. But I’m somewhat illiterate when it comes to that stuff. Plus I’m not sure what “thing” should replace it. Maybe a picture of Bill Frisell playing.

Post your password here we'll come up with something for you...

maxward

Thanks, audioluvr, but I have tech support in the form of my sons. I just need to get an idea for an avatar. Is yours a wind turbine under construction?

audioluvr

Yup. One I was putting up.

dr1978

Thought I'd revive this thread. I'm still on the lookout for an amp, preferably B&K or Parasound. I need to keep this on the inexpensive side - a few hundred or so. I do have a pair of Signature S20's and an S35 that I could include in a trade if anyone's interested in them.

I'm in zip 24540 in case anyone is local to Southern VA.

muncybob

I'm looking to upgrade from my HCA1000 and I'm also looking toward another Parasound or B&K. Let me know if the HCA I have would work for you, nothing wrong with it, last year had the power button replaced and benched at that time @ 150w/channel.

gp4jesus

What are you driving (left, center, right)?

dr1978

Left and right. I have an AMC 2100 that I'll be driving my center with. At least that's the plan right now