B&K 1440 - Good Amp?

MrBuhl
MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
edited January 2006 in Electronics
Hello Polkies!

Looking to still upgrade my power situation for my SDA2b's...

I have an HK Reciever (AVR 20II) that has pre-outs. I will be using the HK to run my surrounds (Monitor 5b's) and my center (CSi3), pre-out to my (powered) sub. So for the B&K I am basically just looking to free up the reciever a bit and give the SDA's the juice they require. I found a good deal (I think) on the 'gon on this amp (Scratched) but I want to make sure it's what I am looking for.

Had previously lined up a sweet Audire Crescendo here but it was deconstructed slightly by FedEx.

Have also been drooling over CRiverajr's Accurus but I am looking to go a little cheaper... (Gotta save for that Tube Pre eventually)

Any thoughts are appreciated!!

Ed
VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

Polk SDA1c modded
Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
SACD Marantz DV8300
Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
Yamaha YP-D6
Soundcraftsmen PCR800
Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
Pho-700 Phono Pre
Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited January 2006
    MrBuhl,

    The acurus is great, plus it gives you an extra channel for your center channel, it plays at 150@4 Ohms, I have played my lsi9s and 15's on this amp with no problem, it is high current and is a good match with the polks. It has also run the 1B's with no problem. The unit is mint no scratches, dents, and looks great. Think about it and let me know. You would not be disappointed, going to put it on Audiogon soon.

    CRj
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited January 2006
    im a little short on the scap for this one though... cant say how soon i could get you the extra $ right now. ill pm you the details.
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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