Hafler DH220 power amp

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited February 2009 in Electronics
Anyone know anything about this amp? I might be picking one up for about $50 locally.

any info would be helpful.

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2009
    I owned one and sold it to Bruce several years ago (tour2ma). What do you need to know, Al?
    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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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2009
    polkatese wrote: »
    I owned one and sold it to Bruce several years ago (tour2ma). What do you need to know, Al?

    all i know about it is that it's suppose to be 115wpc, it's a small amp as amps go. it's up for sale at a silent auction. I put in a bid of $50 thinking if I get it for that.. and least I didn't overpay. this one I was looking at appears to be about a 8/10 on condition. it may need a new power switch.. i see one on epay if I need one.


    speaking of.. where is Bruce (tour2ma)? Haven't seen in here for quite some time.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited February 2009
    I think one of the McG Bros. ran his 2.3's for years on a couple of Haflers with satisfactory results.

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2009
    it's MOSFET based amp. Powerful, as in doesn't get beyond warm when pushed hard. $50 is very reasonable, sold mine to Bruce for $200 (I think, it's been awhile ago). Power switch does tend to have slight problem (the lighted flicker sometimes) but it doesn't affect anything. For your typical system usage, the bass tend to be lacking. I tried it on my LSi9 before, it was flat (in not so favorable way for my taste) even compared to a Denon Integrated AVC-3030. Older vintage style brute power amp.
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited February 2009
    I have one in storage taking up space.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2009
    ok. thanks. yeah on epay they start at about $50 on up.. to about $200.

    I just like amps.. and I can hardly pass one up when I see one. It's an addiction I can't break. ;)

    Plus, i don't even need it.. but I like to mix and match components on the cheap.. maybe one may even sound ok with the right pre amp.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2009
    I would jump on it for $50 but due to its age it could likely use new filter caps and bridge rectifier.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2009
    mine was paired with Hafler DH-110 which I sold last year to one of our distinguished gentleman here. In its heyday, it was used to drive a pair of B&W DM-110 with a very satisfactory result (at that time).
    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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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited February 2009
    I've got one that I payed the same price for at a garage sale. I used it in my bedroom rig for quite some time. Not as nice as my Carver or Kenwood 9100 but a good amp none the less. You can still get parts for it on the bay.
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