2 channel Amp for my SDA's

Conradicles
Conradicles Posts: 6,081
edited February 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Fellow Polkies please let me know if you have an amp sitting around that you would like to sell. Looking for something to drive my SDA-2B's in my H/T.

Looking for a NAD, ADCOM, CARVER or even something cheaper like an Audiosouce.

I can pay the shipping charges as I have a UPS account. Don't have too much cash to spend, and scratches on the unit are fine.

Basically, I was hoping one of you guys would help me out by selling me one cheap, and in the future, I'll do the same in return.;):)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited January 2009
    Forgot to mention I can pay via Paypal and also have some goodies to trade. PM me if interested.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited January 2009
    Bump...
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2009
    whats your budget?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited January 2009
    this should just about do it... there are several tfm series on ebay that will do the job nicely and not break the bank... check craigslist too http://cgi.ebay.com/Carver-TFM-15-PERFECT-IN-BOX-Manual-VERY-Low-Hours_W0QQitemZ260354418802QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260354418802&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A3%7C294%3A50
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited January 2009
    less than $300 is my goal (I'd love to find an old junker for around $150).

    Figure if I spend more than that, I may just splurge and get a new one.

    Just thought I would give it a shot on CP...I know some of you guys move up and get cool things like tubes and stuff and have some old amps sitting around...LOL
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited January 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    this should just about do it... there are several tfm series on ebay that will do the job nicely and not break the bank... check craigslist too http://cgi.ebay.com/Carver-TFM-15-PERFECT-IN-BOX-Manual-VERY-Low-Hours_W0QQitemZ260354418802QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260354418802&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A3%7C294%3A50

    Kind of silly to have a starting bid of $300 and a "Buy it Now" of $300...:confused:

    Nice amp but I want more power:D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited January 2009
    What time frame are you looking to buy? I have something that fits perfectly but it's replacement isn't here yet and I have to make sure it's going to have the proper synergy. If you can wait a week or 10 days I'll have a one owner Adcom 545 FS.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited January 2009
    carver tfm35... i know of one at 315.00 400hpc at 4ohms...

    ;)http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/1003499088.html
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited January 2009
    heiney9 wrote: »
    What time frame are you looking to buy? I have something that fits perfectly but it's replacement isn't here yet and I have to make sure it's going to have the proper synergy. If you can wait a week or 10 days I'll have a one owner Adcom 545 FS.

    H9

    May be interested. Not in a hurry at all. I am sure the 545 is common ground correct?
    Thanks H9.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited January 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    May be interested. Not in a hurry at all. I am sure the 545 is common ground correct?
    Thanks H9.

    Yes, I use it with my 1C's and it has plenty of reserves to run them as loud as I need.

    I'll keep you posted in a week or so.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited January 2009
    all Carver tfm series are common ground as well
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited February 2009
    Bumpity bump
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited February 2009
    Just pulled the trigger on a used Audiosource Amp 300 from Agon.

    This should work for the time being until I can upgrade to a better quality amp.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2009
    tubes ?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited February 2009
    Can't afford them yet. But if I had your money...
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited February 2009
    I bought my first tube amp for $225.00, my second one will be around $600 and my third and most likely last will be between 6-10K. The one that I got for $225? Damn nice sounding amp....but it wouldn't power the SDA's because it was rated for 8 ohm, not what the SDA's require. That said, the second tube amp I will be getting will drive the SDA's VERY well and it's affordable enough for most anybody to enjoy. Tubes are not that expensive, contrary to popular belief. You just need to do a little research and ask around. Good things come to those who wait. ;)
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Can't afford them yet. But if I had your money...

    Like Tom said,, you can get into a good tube amp for a lot less than you think.I got hooked up with an Anthem amp 1 for about 500 dollars,, then I upgraded some caps,about 120.00 or so,,new tubes 100.00, This ocurred over a 12 month period,and I'm happy to say,that I'm very pleased with the outcome. I've heard YOUR speakers on this same amp,, SWEET ;):)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited February 2009
    Very nice. Tom told me about the tubes...once you hear them your hooked!!!

    I just got this amp to tide me over...only paid $135 delivered to my door.
    Having 4 kids forces us to a very tight budget.
    I'll use it to power my fronts and my Pioneer to power the center and surrounds.
    Peace.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited February 2009
    Once I get my second tube amp I'll have to come over with it to have you check it out. I think you'll like it. A lot. ;)

    Congrat's on the new toy.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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