Help me decide...

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2009
    I would choose either the B&K EX-442 Sonata or the Belles 400 Stereo. Both are 200wpc and the B&K offers balanced inputs if that is something you are interested in. (The Belles may also, but I'm not sure).
    Jake
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2009
    I am leaning leaning towards the Belles, but I just don't know. I've heard really good things about them, just never heard them. By the time I get to buying anything balances, the amp I buy will either be replaced, or relegated to strictly HT use. Right now, I'm running an HT setup, but still love 2ch for music. The amp will be use back and forth between a Denon AVR-785 for HT, and a B&K pro-10mc for 2 ch(unless I pick up either the madnipans, or magnaplaners that are up for sale about 100 miles from me:)) what to do , what to do. Oh yeah, and I still wanna get my ears on some tubes.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited February 2009
    What ever you decide to buy..........be sure to do some comparison with the Adcom before you send it packing. I've heard pricier amps that just didn't float my boat. This is a good practice every time you look to upgrade a component because the next thing might not always be better.
    "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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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2009
    The Adcom is long gone, had to sell it over a year ago to make ends meet. Now I'm pretty much back in the market to get a new toy., I don't know, I might just get an amp thats a little cheaper, and pick up some PBJ's and a dac, I don't know, I'd also like to see a cs 350 sitting above my TV. But for the small coin I have to spend The 2 ch will win over a center channel.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2009
    Also considering this http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75502
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited February 2009
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    The Adcom is long gone, had to sell it over a year ago to make ends meet. Now I'm pretty much back in the market to get a new toy., I don't know, I might just get an amp thats a little cheaper, and pick up some PBJ's and a dac, I don't know, I'd also like to see a cs 350 sitting above my TV. But for the small coin I have to spend The 2 ch will win over a center channel.

    Ah, ok....it's still good practice if it can be done.
    "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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited February 2009
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Also considering this http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75502

    Don't see how you could go wrong with that.
    "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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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2009
    Just waiting for the tax man. Anyone know if any of the above are common ground???? Would check for my self, but with my internet speed it would take like 2 weeks with no sleep, and Hard to get the searching in on lunch at work.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2009
    Dude -- you ought to buy this: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76105

    Plus, you'll get two extra channels for HT or dual subs later on.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2009
    Early B. wrote: »
    Dude -- you ought to buy this: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76105

    Plus, you'll get two extra channels for HT or dual subs later on.

    Damn it, are you reading my mind???? I was looking at that. I wan't to build a passive sub(s) just having trouble talking the better half into getting over $300, I know I can do it, It's just time that is not on my side.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2009
    I'm just not sure about a chip amp. If I was to do a gain clone, I'd want It new, and I'd like to build it my self (cabin fever setting in gotta do sumpin'). Thanks all for the replys
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2009
    Early B. wrote: »
    Dude -- you ought to buy this: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76105

    Plus, you'll get two extra channels for HT or dual subs later on.

    It's a very nice amp, but I am pretty sure he would need an A1 for SDA's.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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