WTB: 2 Channel amp

MrNightly

Looking for a friend, and need a solid 2 channel amp. He wants to drop around 200-250, so obviously it won't be top of the line. I would love to get 200watts per channel, but is that reasonable?

Anybody have any suggestions on a good amp in this price range?

Thanks guys.

DollarDave

I have an extra HK 2000 that is a very flexible, great sounding amp that I picked up from RuSsMaN. I just keep buying more expensive stuff. It would be WELL under your target price range, not up to your 200 watt range, but well within your desired quality of sound range.

ben62670

Daboyz has nice Adcom 545 in the FM. I went through it, and it has a clean bill of health. Specs are all below service manual specs.
Ben

leroyjr1

I have a Adcom 555 for sale good condition 9/10. Asking $300+ shipping

200 watts @ 8 ohms
325 watts @ 4 ohms

MrNightly

leroyjr1 wrote: »

I have a Adcom 555 for sale good condition 9/10. Asking $300+ shipping

200 watts @ 8 ohms
325 watts @ 4 ohms

I will ask if this one will work. Might be a tad higher priced than he wants, but it has the power for sure. Let me get back with ya.

How much to ship to 66202?

leroyjr1

Yes the amp works great ( except the 3rd channel....... LOL.....)


If there is another polkie in my area I could have him take a look at it just to verify the condition for you.
I know being fairly new to the forum I have to earn you guys trust

Thanks

sbjacob77

The Crown XLS 202 is 200 watts per channel @8ohms and you can find them new for $200. to $300. on Ebay:)

MrNightly

leroyjr1 wrote: »

Yes the amp works great ( except the 3rd channel....... LOL.....)


If there is another polkie in my area I could have him take a look at it just to verify the condition for you.
I know being fairly new to the forum I have to earn you guys trust

Thanks

Sorry for the super slow responses... haven't been getting online much lately. So this is a 3 channel amp that only 2 channels work on it? I did some research and couldn't find anything that said it was a 3 channel amp. Still waiting for a reply on the price, it may be a little above his range. I will let you know as soon as I find out.

Other than that, it got great reviews for an amp.

cfrizz

Leroy was joking Nightly. The 555 is a 2 channel amp.

MrNightly

cfrizz wrote: »

Leroy was joking Nightly. The 555 is a 2 channel amp.

Should have known.... i leave for a few months and they start making fun of me to my face... ha.

Leroy, Thanks for the offer. He wants to go another route.

MrNightly

anonymouse wrote: »

How about a NAD 2200PE. Research this one online. It would do the job well. $250 shipped to 66202

PM Sent.

jwhitakr

Nightly - I have my Parasound HCA800II for sale and will let it go for a good price. It's posted on craigslist and will post it here soon if it doesn't sell ... let me know if your buddy is interested at all and I'll hit you up with a price.

MrNightly

jwhitakr wrote: »

Nightly - I have my Parasound HCA800II for sale and will let it go for a good price. It's posted on craigslist and will post it here soon if it doesn't sell ... let me know if your buddy is interested at all and I'll hit you up with a price.

I think he is moving forward with the NAD. It will fit his bill nicely, and not a bad price either.

Thanks though man. How are the 8's treating ya? Still have your grill's over here collecting dust You gotta hear these 12's sometime too!

jwhitakr

No prob - I'm sure he will be very happy with the NAD amp.

The 8's are still sounding real nice and I'm very happy with them. I had a chance to demo the VM20's, and I don't think the VM20's had any advantage over the 8's (other than size). I got a new amp (Emotiva LPA1) and it has made the 8's sound even better. At some point I'll write up a review on everything.

Totally forgot that the grills are still over at your place! Some day I'll work out a time to come pick them up ... but I'm not worried about it at all. I'm sure your 12's are still rocking your house!!