WTB: Need Your Help = Two Channel Amp ~ 200 watts x 2

tortfsr24
tortfsr24 Posts: 79
edited June 2005 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I am looking to buy a 2 or 3 channel amp for a friend of mine and must say I am lost when it comes to this arena. Please look out for me if any of you guys see a good deal on a respectable piece of gear. Around 200 watts per channel @ 8 ohms will fit the bill for this guy. I believe his goal is to make his ears actually bleed! I hear B@K makes solid neutral amps, but have not found a 200.2 yet. Any suggestions are welcomed. Looking to spend around $500.

Thanks again,

Brent
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  • JDSMOKE
    JDSMOKE Posts: 31
    edited June 2005
    Here are a few good ones. I have not tried any of these but was looking to do this as my next upgrade. Here is waht I was looking at. I am interested to see what the other members chime in with.

    B&K (alreay mentioned)
    Rotel
    Adcom
    Sunfire (Used)
    NAD

    Not sure if these fall in the price range you are looking for. Just know they are good names

    Check out

    http://www.ecoustics.com/Editorial/
    My HT
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2005
    You can also check out:

    Parasound via
    www.audioadvisor.com
    Their 2 channel HCA1500 sometimes pops up as a B-stock for 687.00.


    2 Outlaw-M200 monoblocks B-stock Buy 2 for 230 each.
    http://www.outlawaudio.com/mofcart/bstock.html
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • flason
    flason Posts: 278
    edited June 2005
    I have a Adcom GFA 555 that I am willing to sell. Shoot me an e-mail if interested.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2005
    I have the Parasound HCA-1500A, it's a great amp with tons of power reserve.
    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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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited June 2005
    Here's a couple from Audiogon. All very good amps in your price range.

    Acurus A250 - 2 x 250wpc $350
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1122916052

    Acurus A200 - 3 x 200wpc $400
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1123439345

    Acurus A200 - 3 x 200wpc $500
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1120801536

    Parasound 1500A - 2 x 205wpc $475
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1123463750

    Rotel RB 990BX - 2 x 200wpc $465
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1122991891
    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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2005
    Try the Adcom 555, I have two (modded) and they seem to drive my system with little effort while improving the overall "sonic" ability of my polks,IMHO:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited June 2005
    yeah Adcoms rock. For the money those and Outlaw can't be beat.

    rti-4 front
    csi-3 center
    f/x300i sides
    f/x300i rear
    velo cht10 sub

    h/k 235 pre/pro
    adcom 5300, 7300
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • JDSMOKE
    JDSMOKE Posts: 31
    edited June 2005
    So many choices, which is better? What are the major differences between them? ie B&K sounds more tube like

    Rotel
    B&K
    NAD
    Adcom
    Bryston
    Sunfire
    Acurus
    Parasound

    Just looking to narrow down the field before trying things out.
    My HT
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2005
    I think all of them are top notch. Just go to your nearest Audio store and see what they have to offer. Hopefully, they will have a couple or more from the list that you can listen to. Then buy the most amp that you can afford!

    Happy shopping!:D
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2005
    You'll just have to make a decision. Can't go wrong with any of those choices. Personally, I'd go the Parasound 1500A for $475.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • JDSMOKE
    JDSMOKE Posts: 31
    edited June 2005
    cfrizz- that's the trouble. Most store only have 1 maybe 2 of the items listed and even fewer have my speakers. I am leaning towards the B&K
    My HT
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2005
    Will you need a seperate pre-amp?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • tortfsr24
    tortfsr24 Posts: 79
    edited June 2005
    We will be attempting to utilize his Denon AVR-3200 amplifier with the amp. I believe it should work using the pre-outs. Let me know of any anticipated snags with this set-up. I will assume, using a more powerful two channel amp, the mains will be a little louder than the rest of the channels powered by the denon and may require some tweeking when listening to a source utilizing more than the front mains.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2005
    I couldn't find it on Denon's site, but I believe you are trying to hook up another receiver to receiver. I'm not sure if that would work or not.

    You really should get a separate power amplifier, not another receiver.
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  • tortfsr24
    tortfsr24 Posts: 79
    edited June 2005
    I don't think so...... Denon AVR-3200 = receiver (source material) + 2 channel amplifier using preouts (main L/R) on Denon. The amp is simply going to amplify whatever source it is fed, here, from the denon.
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  • tortfsr24
    tortfsr24 Posts: 79
    edited June 2005
    I don't know where you got the two receiver hook up out of all of that, but, no, that's not what I'm trying to do.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2005
    "We will be attempting to utilize his Denon AVR-3200 amplifier with the amp."

    This is where I got that impression. Glad to know it was a typo on your part.;) :D
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • tortfsr24
    tortfsr24 Posts: 79
    edited June 2005
    Correction: We will be attempting to utilize his Denon AVR-3200 RECEIVER with the amp!

    You are clearly not Denon savvy and not very sharp with acronyms ("AVR") ...I wonder what it stands for?...., but I know you were only trying to help, so I will eat crow on this one. Sorry for the confusion.
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  • tortfsr24
    tortfsr24 Posts: 79
    edited June 2005
    Sorry if I came across like an arse-hole; it's early on a Monday.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2005
    I have a Denon myself, so I do know what AVR means. However, there have been plenty of new people who have come on the board and did not realize that receivers & amplifiers were 2 separate pieces of equipment.

    Sorry if I ruffled your feathers, but as you said, I was just trying to be helpful.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2005
    You are clearly not Denon savvy and not very sharp with acronyms ("AVR")
    Wow. You are being kinda harsh on Cathy. Not cool.

    Who pissed in your cornflakes this morning?
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • tortfsr24
    tortfsr24 Posts: 79
    edited June 2005
    See apology above. Not cool, I know. Maybe I should call my wife, she's used to taking my ****! Then again, maybe not...
    Good morning to all.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2005
    If the guy's only goal is volume...he could spend a lot less and get away with a pro amp. not the best for sound quality, but you'll get lots of power for cheap...
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2005
    No harm done. Good luck on your search for an amplifier.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by Early B.
    Wow. You are being kinda harsh on Cathy. Not cool.

    LOL! I don't mean to minimalize Cathy's situation here, but with my sick sense of humor (or lack thereof) it kinda reminded me of that famous Leave it to Beaver quote.

    "Ward, don't you think you were a little hard on the Beaver last night". :D
    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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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited June 2005
    Ditto on the recommendation on the Parasound HCA-1500, have had one for 3 years and it is an outstanding amp..one can be found on the bay for about 500.....
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