Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers (for HSU SB3 Speakers)
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Dam* you people for suggesting I look at integrated amplifiers - forcing me to abandon the beloved 5.1 receiver I had in mind for something stereo. Thanks for ruining everything! :mad: 
Well, once again this forum has broadened my horizons...helped me think beyond the ordinary - and I have to say I'm pretty grateful. I am now in search of (Not again?! Is he serious?!) an integrated amplifier to drive those HSU SB3 speakers I plan on ordering next week. Here are some things to note before we proceed:
1) Price is an issue. Having increased my speaker budget to $400 to allow me to buy those SB3's I found at such a great price, I have very little money left to spend on an amplifier. (cables are not an issue for me - I can purchase those separately and nobody will really care or notice) In fact, my 300 dollar budget has be sliced down to about 200!
2) This whole thing's off if you can't attach a subwoofer later on. My plan is to add one by December so I can enjoy a full range of relatively high-quality stereo sound. (Having listened to a friend's surround-sound set-up, I've concluded excellent stereo sound is much better than mediocre surround-sound).
3) I'm fine with looking around for super deals, however I think I should also consider units that are regularly priced low if for some reason my luck runs out and I can't really find much.
The sad truth is I can't afford one of these unless there's a miracle (see below - looks frikin' awesome), but maybe there's a solution yet.
Well, once again this forum has broadened my horizons...helped me think beyond the ordinary - and I have to say I'm pretty grateful. I am now in search of (Not again?! Is he serious?!) an integrated amplifier to drive those HSU SB3 speakers I plan on ordering next week. Here are some things to note before we proceed:
1) Price is an issue. Having increased my speaker budget to $400 to allow me to buy those SB3's I found at such a great price, I have very little money left to spend on an amplifier. (cables are not an issue for me - I can purchase those separately and nobody will really care or notice) In fact, my 300 dollar budget has be sliced down to about 200!
2) This whole thing's off if you can't attach a subwoofer later on. My plan is to add one by December so I can enjoy a full range of relatively high-quality stereo sound. (Having listened to a friend's surround-sound set-up, I've concluded excellent stereo sound is much better than mediocre surround-sound).
3) I'm fine with looking around for super deals, however I think I should also consider units that are regularly priced low if for some reason my luck runs out and I can't really find much.
The sad truth is I can't afford one of these unless there's a miracle (see below - looks frikin' awesome), but maybe there's a solution yet.
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"I've concluded excellent stereo sound is much better than mediocre surround-sound)." I'll add, surround sound in general.
Why not buy Sean's NHT's, you'll save $45.00 and have "as new" speakers with serial numbers and a warranty to boot.
So, then you'd have $245.00 to spend on power, which will go a lot further if you shop the used market, say on Audiogon.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
That's just not possible (please trust that this is the truth). I know it seems stupid - but I'm just in a crummy situation. Anyway - the company honors the warranty itself - so that shouldn't matter. I e-mailed them and they'll be getting back to me with more information.
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Anything is possible, this is America!
Look at this integrated, http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1092771312Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Yeah, thats exactly what I wanted - but 75 bucks too much and "used"! Would be fine if I was the only person involved in this purchase!
EDIT- Link to store removed - poor ratings. Acoustic Sound Design remains best deal for SB3 - pm for link. -
It's $275.00 or best offer, so you buy Sean's speakers and then offer the guy $245.00. All problems solved.
I've helped all I can, good luck!
EDIT: The link doesn't open. Stop worrying about warranties, chances are you'll never need it.
Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Yeah - you don't have to reply to me - just looking around in-case somebody happens to view this who has a really unique idea - I know I'm kinda pushy.
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I run a subwoofer off that aforementioned Cambridge now....works quite well.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
