Time for a new Amp???

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited April 2004 in Electronics
I'm thinking about getting another amp to use for bi-amping the 150s. Right now, I'm using the HK PA2000 to power the lows at 100 WPC and my receiver to power the mids and highs.

Since I'll be transitioning to an HK receiver soon, I now have the option of using the PA2000 to power the mids and highs and move another amp to power the lows.

I'd like to throw 200 WPC on the lows, any suggestions on a good amp under $500? It doesn't need to be an HK, as it's only powering the lows.

Input is appreciated.

Thanks
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2004
    The Phase Linear 400 series one goes for around $200 on ebay.....200+ wpc and very good for low impedance loads. A very fine vintage amp. I am currently using one for my 2-channel.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2004
    That looks like a damn nice amp...but no way the wife will go for that...whatever I get has to be sort of 'pretty'...although that's beautiful to me, don't think she'll agree...
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited April 2004
    A used NAD C270, it is a beast!
    Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Rotel RSX-1067 Receiver, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Slim Devices Squeezebox, Polk RTi6, CSi3 & R15, DIY sub with Atlas 15
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2004
    If budget isn't the problem for you. (It's for me right now just too much going on)

    I'm considering using an Outlaw amp for Bi-Amping my 150's, 200watts upper / 200watts lower. Looking to add the 200x7 amp in the future for Bi-amping everything.

    Front 150's Bi-amped 200watts / 200watts Outlaw

    Center 400i Bi-amped 110watts Onkyo / 200watts lower Outlaw

    Rear 800i's Bi-amped 100watts lower HK PA2000 / upper 200watts Outlaw.

    I think that would KICK it UP a thump or 2 :D

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2004
    I'm looking at a few of these, anyone have feedback on these???

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39783&item=3093107235&rd=1

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=67789&item=3093347424&rd=1

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39783&item=3093721999&rd=1

    Those are the Carvers I'm looking at...Any feedback??
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2004
    A Soundcraftsmen amp (take your pick) on the used market. Their built like tanks and run cool.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2004
    Jesus Christ those things are ugly...I like it :D

    My wife would kill me for sure...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,791
    edited April 2004
    Soundcraftsmen looks awesome man. Beefy looking amps.

    I have the PCR-800, all i can say is -- friggin amazing, as long as that fan runs - it is awesome. Loads and loads of power. Not to mention I only paid 80 bucks for it....lol

    They go cheap, around 100 bucks -- 200 watts into 8 ohms, 300 watts into 4 ohms.


    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18126
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited April 2004
    I have an Adcom GFA555 in perfect conditon for $300.00 plus shipping. 200 WPC and can be bridged to 600 watts if you ever need more power. I bought this new in 1990. Pm me if interested. Thanks, Jeff
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  • stevew14
    stevew14 Posts: 130
    edited April 2004
    PM,

    I'm using two TFM 35X for my rti 12s and I have been very pleased with them. Before the twelves, I had a pair of 150s. I vertical biamp them and couldn't be happier with the sound. But, that's just me. I'm a Carver fan!
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by Polkmaniac
    I'm looking at a few of these, anyone have feedback on these???
    All good choices for a bi-amp scheme.

    With a budget of up to $500 you can also think about the Carver M-1.5t, M-4.0t or TFM 45. Any of these alone could drive your 150's and free the 2000 for other duties...
    More later,
    Tour...
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