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My friend is looking for an amp, but is trying to spend at least as possible. What should be the minimal price for a decent amp that would not break out on him?
I like the Harman-Kardon receivers, for a budget system. If you want separates that are more high end (but not too expensive), check out Selectronics ProFet amps and preamps. Excellent sound, excellent value. That's what I use at trade shows to demo my speakers, so that tells you how highly I think of the ProFet amps.
I've got the NAD320Bee series amp and 520Bee cdp. Less harsh sounding than some I listened to and plenty of power/headroom. FWIW, mine is a two channel amp, not surround-sound or anything.
Absolutely. I have a NAD preamp, and it is very nice sounding indeed. Clean looking too, functional and lean. Not a bunch of frills, blinky lights and bells and whistles. That's the way I like 'em.
Look at Best Buy's in-house brand, Insignia......C http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8254612&st=insignia&lp=3&type=product&cp=2&id=1169512582154
I've got two of the C272's. One for each speaker, both mono bridged. Very clean, powerful and convincing, plenty of warmth. Of course the front end helps and the Project Turntable seems to be a nice match. The amps also seem to sound better if left on. they like to be warm to be at their operational optimal. A good buy. If you can afford two of the C272's you won't be disappointed. Crystal
I don't know but you can tell your friend that they can check out techforless.com. I'm sure that they will find a couple of amps on there that is worth their money. I seen one on their for about 30 bucks. It was refurbished but still thats a great price.
90 bucks, not bad at all. I can find it somewhere a but cheaper but as far as it being new, thats a good price.
I love techforless. They have so much great stuff. Plus you have the option to buy your items refurbished for alot cheaper than the orignal price.
Sounds like a great place to save. I think I will look into this too. I am always looking for good deals on the internet. Crystal
I agree with willyable being cheap for its price. I would buy this when the time comes for me to replace my current stereo receiver. Insignia looks like an alright brand. Crystal
Well that is the area where you need to begin shopping if saving is what you want to do.
But you know what though, I don't think you should really buy things like that so cheaply because you would actually find yourself buying another one sooner that you would like.
Thanks for the tip micheal. I usually rush into thing when I buy stuff at a discount. sometimes I do not bother to ask why they are on sale. Crystal
Thanks for letting me know micheal. Does anybody else know of any sites like techforless? I would like to find other sites that can save you money. Crystal