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Bang for the Buck? [message #7968] Sat, 06 October 2007 07:50 Go to next message
Jarnold is currently offline  Jarnold
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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?

Re: Bang for the Buck? [message #7969 is a reply to message #7968] Sat, 06 October 2007 10:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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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.


NAD [message #7971 is a reply to message #7968] Tue, 09 October 2007 21:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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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.

Re: NAD [message #7972 is a reply to message #7971] Wed, 10 October 2007 13:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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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.


Insignia [message #7973 is a reply to message #7968] Wed, 10 October 2007 19:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Look at Best Buy's in-house brand, Insignia......C

Re: NAD [message #7974 is a reply to message #7972] Mon, 15 October 2007 11:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Crystal is currently offline  Crystal
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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

Re: Bang for the Buck? [message #7979 is a reply to message #7968] Mon, 15 October 2007 13:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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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.

Re: Insignia [message #7980 is a reply to message #7973] Mon, 15 October 2007 13:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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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.

Re: Bang for the Buck? [message #7982 is a reply to message #7979] Sat, 20 October 2007 09:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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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.

Re: Bang for the Buck? [message #7983 is a reply to message #7982] Sat, 20 October 2007 23:30 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Crystal is currently offline  Crystal
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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

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