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12-25-2003, 05:45 AM
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Used 2 ch amp in $300 range?
Hi guys,
Right now I have pioneer 811s, and Infinity Interlude front and surround and interlude center. I just want to add a 2 ch amp to see if it improves the sound quality(not loudness) of my 2 ch music, dont care much about HT, any suggestions for $300 max?(used), i was looking at some nad 214 or adcom gfa-545 on audiogon. Your help would be really appreciated.
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12-25-2003, 07:56 AM
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Kevin, if you can stretch that to $399, this authorized dealer has the NAD C270 brand new. www.saturdayaudio.com |
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12-25-2003, 10:38 AM
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I bought used Adcom 545IIs from Ebay, and can be had at less than $250. Mated well with my HK520. I have Interlude speakers, but not on the system the Adcom is on.
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12-25-2003, 06:30 PM
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any more suggestions?
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12-25-2003, 08:23 PM
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Onkyo has an option, the M-282, you can find it several places, try their website or here http://ww1.onecall.com/PID_9704.htm |
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12-26-2003, 03:02 PM
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is there any significant difference b/w adcom 545 and 545II?
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12-26-2003, 04:41 PM
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There are minor diff between them. The 545II is just the newer model, and better chance that the electrolytics caps are still good.
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12-27-2003, 09:09 AM
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can't find 545II, is 535II worthed to try? its very cheap though.
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12-27-2003, 01:17 PM
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Look for the M series power amps from Yamaha. You can get them on eBAY for $200-400. I bought the M-70 for $200 and could not be happier. Look for the M-60, M-65, M-70, M-80, M-85, MX-1000
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12-27-2003, 01:25 PM
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I'd also advise the AudioSource Amp3. The 535 is good amp that will sound a little harsh at louder volumes (at least the version 1 that I have).
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12-27-2003, 02:21 PM
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Kevin, there is only one on Ebay now: 545II
There is usually more and expect once we get past the holidays, it will pick back up.
The 535 I beleive, puts out less watts, around 60 per channel.
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12-28-2003, 12:44 PM
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I also have the 811s but paired with a Dahlquist 5.1 set up. I just added an Audiosource Amp 2 for the fronts that I got for $249 shipped from J&R through Amazon. Overall, I like it. It is low profile so it fits well on my shelves with room overhead to keep it cool.
I definitely notice more substantial and cleaner sound from my QX8's, but I haven't really tested it with a DVD yet, just stereo sources. The only issue I have is the auto switch capability. When listening at low volumes it would cycle on and off as it picked up the weak signal. I had to set it to manual to avoid this.
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