B&K Reference 200.7 $1300? Please Help

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andrew_mac
andrew_mac Posts: 95
edited April 2008 in Electronics
B&K Reference 200.7 series 1 $1300 shipped.
Is this a good deal if the amp is perfect?
Also, What's the difference from Series 1 to series 2? Any advice on this would be awesome.

Drew
Front - RtiA5's
Surround - RtiA1's
Center - CsiA6
Sub - Velodyne DPS12
B&K Ref 50 Pre
Amp - B&K AV5000 II
Ben's Silver IC's
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited April 2008
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    I paid $1200+shipping for my 200.5, in excellent condition. I'd say you're getting a very fair price. I think the only difference between the S1 and S2 is faceplate cosmetics, but I could be wrong.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • andrew_mac
    andrew_mac Posts: 95
    edited April 2008
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    Awesome! I'm just about ready to pull the trigger here.

    Anyone else know if i should be concerned about series 1 or 2

    Thanks!
    Front - RtiA5's
    Surround - RtiA1's
    Center - CsiA6
    Sub - Velodyne DPS12
    B&K Ref 50 Pre
    Amp - B&K AV5000 II
    Ben's Silver IC's
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2008
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    no, you got it right, tcrossma. For their multichannel power amp series, the only change from original (you can say they are S1) to S2 is faceplace only, to match their Pre/Pro series (Reference 50 S2), and dropped the THX Ultra/2 certification (which is more of a marketing gimmick than real life difference).

    Now, on the same subject, from REF50 original to REF50S2, that's a bit difference, DPLx as one of them, albeit it has been 4 years since.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,081
    edited April 2008
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    For comparison, this 200W X 6 Channel B&K Reference 7260 went for $986 after shipping on Ebay this week.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180232258625&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, McIntosh C2300, Marantz AV7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sim Audio Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • andrew_mac
    andrew_mac Posts: 95
    edited April 2008
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    Thanks for all your inputs. I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Can't wait to hear this amp with my speakers!

    Now I need a good 7.1 Processor to go with it. ;)
    Front - RtiA5's
    Surround - RtiA1's
    Center - CsiA6
    Sub - Velodyne DPS12
    B&K Ref 50 Pre
    Amp - B&K AV5000 II
    Ben's Silver IC's
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,637
    edited April 2008
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    The Reference series is escellent and you did pretty good. Enjoy and post pics!
    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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