Need some suggestions

JDOGG
JDOGG Posts: 433
edited July 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
Hey everyone, its been so long since I've been on the forum. But anyways, I was wondering what you guys would suggest for a nice amp (under $1000) would be for my mains? I was thinking of Parasounds A23. Your suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.


Jordan
Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
Onkyo TX-SR805
Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
Klipsch RF-25
Xbox 360 with HD DVD
Playstation 3
Cobalt Cable
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2006
    A23 is a really nice amp. If that's what you want, I wouldn't argue against it lol.

    If you wanted other suggestions, I'm pretty sure you can get the amp version of my integrated amp for under 1K used. That should keep you happy for a while, especially with efficient klipsch speaks.
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited July 2006
    How about Rotel? Do they have any 2 channel amps for under a grand? Adcom? Who do you think would have the best build quality?
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited July 2006
    The Rotel RB-1080 (used) will probably sell for around $700, but you may want to consider the RB-1090. Actually, get your arse over to Audiogon now as there is one there for sale for $1K. Rotel, great solid build.
    Michael ;)
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited July 2006
    OMG!!! If I had $1000 right now, it would be mine, except I spent pretty much all my savings on these RF7's(then got fired,lol) so I am talking about an amp maybe for sometime in January. That is a nice find nonetheless.
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited July 2006
    I agree with Sean, you need a tube amp.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2006
    Hi JDogg. Parasound or Rotel would be just great! There is also Outlaw Monoblocks to consider.
    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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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2006
    another vote for the Klipsch = tubes department. do you allready have a preamp?, if not, you can get a good tube integrated for that price. maybe the Jolida JD302 used or somesuch
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited July 2006
    HH Scott 222, 233, or 299
    EICO HF-81
    Sherwood S-5000(II) or S-5500(II)

    ...and pocket the change.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2006
    Jordan,
    Go tubes man! Your RF-7's are 102db/w/m. I have no experience with the 7's but you may want to ask the Klipsch forum what type of amp goes well with it. And plus, tubes+horns=kick **** sound.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2006
    Tubes without a doubt.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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