Looking for powerful amp in MA--will trade, well, anything

John in MA
John in MA Posts: 1,010
edited February 2007 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
When I get my big Mac ML-2C's up and running I'll need some power to put behind them. Thinking about 200w+ per channel but something really spiffy in a lower power range could be interesting. A good preamp would be a plus, too.

In exchange, I have a rather large mountain of gear I'd trade. I'm perfectly willing to go overboard on my end for something I can use. Some speakers (midrange Klipsch and others) and a lot of components. Mostly amps and receivers in the 20-60W range (NAD, Luxman, Marantz, etc) plus tape decks, CDPs, and other bits. Also have a complete Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 7000 that needs some TLC. And a couple newer surround receivers.

Plus other things like camera equipment, tools (machining, woodworking, service, etc), and anything other oddball interest I've gotten too much stuff for.

Must be picked up in northeast Mass--considering the volume of stuff you can pick over I'm not stuffing it in a truck and hauling all over creation.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2006
    It sounds like someone's packrat skills have gotten out of hand :)
    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.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2006
    You don't know of the half of it. I'm one of those guys who can't pass up a good deal on audio equipment. Probably have along the lines of 35 different components and maybe five pairs of speakers. Now it's time to change all this stuff into equipment that fits into my future plans.

    Oh yeah, I also have a working Marantz 2600 (the biiiig boy) but it would take one hell of a trade for me to cough that up.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2006
    I feel your pain but eventually you need to figure out what's worth the time and space.
    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.
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  • TheMuffinOfEvil
    TheMuffinOfEvil Posts: 3
    edited December 2006
    I have a modified carver TFM-15cb that puts out 300 watts per channel at 8ohms. I would consider tradeing for some speakers.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    I feel your pain but eventually you need to figure out what's worth the time and space.

    Ain`t that the truth..!

    I`m still workin on that one...:rolleyes:
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    I feel your pain but eventually you need to figure out what's worth the time and space.


    Hence trying to unload most of it. Either that, or start putting full-size hi-fi systems in every room of the house, bathrooms and garage included.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2006
    John in MA wrote:
    Hence trying to unload most of it. Either that, or start putting full-size hi-fi systems in every room of the house, bathrooms and garage included.
    Haven't done the bathrooms (yet), but the rest of the house is covered--solid. ;)
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    I feel your pain....
    I feel YOUR referred pain. :D
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2006
    Muffin, emailed you about that.

    Still entertaining ideas. There's more than enough stuff to go around.
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited December 2006
    I have an Adcom GFA 555 mk 2 200 wpc at 8 ohm stable to 2 ohm..
    :eek: From the bottom it looks like a steep incline, From the top another down hill slope of mine.:mad: But I know the equilibrium's there!:cool: .."Faith No More" :D
    Sony cx985v (for now)
    BBE 482i
    B&K AVP 1030
    Adcom GFA 555 mk 2
    AudioQuest Crystal 2 spk wire
    Nordost RCA
    SDA 3.1 tl RD0 tweets
    Belkin pf60
    Carver TFM 55x
    Signal Analog 2 RCA
    AudioQuestType 4
    VMPS Original Tall Boy (Mega Woofers soon)
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2006
    Still looking. Gotta be someone in the area who's looking for a bunch of good gear.

    I've had some questions about the speakers specifically. At the moment I have Ohm Walsh 4, Klipsch Heresy, Klipsch KG3, Realistic Mach One, and ElectroVoice Interface:A with equalizer. Also have a set of Polk Monitor RTA-11t but I'm a little reluctant to part with them.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2006
    Here's a more complete list of units. Some I can't trade, some need work, but anything's possible.

    Receivers:
    Marantz 2600 (2600, sir)
    Marantz 2252b
    Marantz 2245
    Marantz SR440
    Pioneer SX-727
    Yamaha CR-820
    NAD L40 + CD
    NAD 7020
    NAD 7220
    NAD 7250PE
    Nakamichi R-1
    Luxman R-106
    Sony STR-AV970 surround
    Teac AG-V8050 surround

    Amplifiers:
    NAD 3220PE
    NAD 3045
    NAD 7250PE
    Rotel RX-840BX
    Kenwood KA-305

    Tuners:
    Kenwood KT-313 (matches KA-305)
    Pioneer TX-9500-II
    Technics digital

    CD players:
    NAD 3-disc changer
    Sony better single disc
    Sony 100-disc changer
    Onkyo 6-disc changer
    Yamaha 5-disc changer
    Denon 5-disc changer

    Analog input:
    Sony PS-FL9 turntable
    Sony TC-WR565 tape deck
    Nakamichi BX-125 tape deck
    Nakamichi BX-150 tape deck
    Nakamichi RX-202 tape deck
    Teac V-1RX tape deck
    Sharp RT-3388A tape deck
    Sony reel-to-reel

    Other:
    DBX 118 compressor/expander
    SAE impulse/pop reducer
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2006
    Happy new year! Still looking...
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited January 2007
    John

    I also live in MA. I would be interested in purchasing your tuna 9500-11.

    Do all the lights work? Have you had any work done on it?

    Sorry but I sold my Adcom pre and power amp 4 months ago.

    Email me if interested preagan1@hotmail.com

    You have a lot of stuff.

    Peter
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2007
    I'd be very interested to know more about a 100wpc Carver TFM-15 that has been modified to realize 300wpc. Are you saying 300watts into 8 ohms in bridged mode? That is a litle more realistic.

    Tell me all about it.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited January 2007
    At the moment I'm hanging onto the 9500. Only put it on the list in case someone wanted to make a big trade.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited January 2007
    Still looking. I've almost made half a dozen deals but something always comes up.

    I can fill your house with gear in exhange for an amp!

    And no, I'm not a fence. Just a hardcore audio packrat.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited January 2007
    Still looking...
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2007
    Only 35 components and 5 pair of speakers? That's ABOUT 65 components and 10-15 pair of speakers short of "a lot".

    Pump the kid about the 100wpc into 8 ohms Carver TFM-15cb that has been modified to deliver 300wpc into 8 ohms.. I'm still waiting for his answer to my question.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited January 2007
    Your house must be larger than mine. :)

    I'm still waiting to hear back, too.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited January 2007
    Also have a couple of tube PA amps, a Bell and a Bogen. And a Bell mono hi-fi tube amp.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited January 2007
    Might as well try this one more time...
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2007
    I have a Carver M00t that is 200w/channel @8ohms. The only thing is I would have to send it to you. That is one hell of a trip from TN.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2007
    the only thing I am really interested in is the 2600, and I don't think you would trade for that. Unless you have some hidden carver pre-amps in your stash. Also, which speakers are you putting on the chopping block? PM me with the details if you are interested.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited January 2007
    Thanks for the offer, but I'd like to avoid shipping if possible--trying to find a local deal. Too easy for stuff to dissapear or get run over by a forklift.

    Speakers are in post #12 above.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2007
    I have no problem paying shipping both ways, so let me know.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited January 2007
    Sorry, John, I think I wimped out on getting rid of my MC-2100. :-(
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited January 2007
    Looks like the Ohm Walshes, Yamaha CR-820, and SAE are spoken for.

    Still looking for an amp, though. If anyone locally wanted to buy some of this stuff that's possible, too.
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited February 2007
    Last time around. Then I start liquidating the collection.
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