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  Can anyone suggest a good 2-channel amp for $1500
Conquered home theater, but want to set up a decent semi-reference 2 channel system. I'm welcoming suggestions for a decent 2-channel amp putting out around 100WPC RMS that would go for ~$1500 US or less (preferrably less). I am considering tube amps, but want to know what those advantages are over a solid state amp.

Thanks...
Williamhaneke  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

01-07-06
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01-07-06   Creek 5350 se.   Tgrisham

01-07-06   I have a huge soft spot for parasound after selling them for ...   Leedistad

01-07-06   Hi, i can enthusiastically recommend a used dk design vs-1 ...   Output555

01-07-06   Used bryston 4b-st's sell for around $1250-1300, and if your ...   Sdcampbell

01-07-06   I'd look into odyssey audio.   Mdhoover

01-07-06   I will second the bryston,also a used counterpoint with mods ...   Usblues

01-07-06   You should post the speakers you are going to use with the a ...   55dok

01-07-06   Mccormack dna 0.5 goes for about $800. you can bank the res ...   Bgrazman

01-07-06   55dok asks a good question...what speakers are you using, ro ...   Jax2

01-07-06   I think the ps audio hca amps are pretty amazing and can be ...   Phil0618

01-07-06   Channel island dm 100 mono blocks.   Cellorover

01-07-06: Williamhaneke
I was thinking of pairing 2 Aurum Cantus Leisure 2SE's with this amp + a Shanling CD-T100a CD player in this mini-semi-ref system. I will also probably try my current Anthony Gallo Acoustics Adiva Ti's with this just for grins...

Thanx for responses so far to all...

Williamhaneke  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)


01-07-06: Williamhaneke
Also, as far as room size is concerned, the room is roughly 10x8, but will be moving soon to a bigger room. As far as music is concerned, just about any. I do favor electronic and acoustic music. Synth and strings mainly...
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01-07-06   Bryston   Jaybo

01-07-06   Rogue 120's mono tube amps.i have owned about 20 very large ...   illenema2@

01-07-06   Since no one has mentioned plinius, let me suggest that a us ...   Drobin07

01-07-06: Williamhaneke
I keep hearing Bryston, so I will have to look into this. Why are there so many more high-end Canadian units out there that we never hear about in the US? Perhaps it's a US-Centristic plot to hold out on great audio... Hmmmmm...
Williamhaneke  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)


01-07-06: Williamhaneke
So, should your WPC recommendation on speakers match the amp's RMS power?
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01-08-06   Mayube not $1500 but if you could scrape up another $350-$45 ...   Chazzbo

01-08-06   A 100 watt tube amp even used is a rare animal for $1500. th ...   Mechans

01-08-06   Although bryston doesn't make my favorite amps, they make g ...   Newmanoc

01-08-06   I also see no one has recommended arcam. though it is a bit ...   Jeromedny

01-08-06: Williamhaneke
Do you think that going for less than the max wattage for the speakers (100 wpc) will result in less sound quality than the speakers are capable of producing? I don't want to go too crazy and overdo it and blow out the speakers - that being said, if I do go the integrated amp route and the wattage is significantly more than 100wpc @ 8ohms x 2, how can I avoid blowouts? Are there safety circuits that will keep me (or the kids) from damaging my speakers?

Thanks!

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01-08-06   Belles 150a @ $1495 msrp. belles 150a reference if you can f ...   magusa1@

01-08-06   Well, you did say tube amps... and solid state amps. i'll ag ...   Sogood51

01-08-06   Counterpoint counterpoint counterpoint.....sa20/220 and nps ...   Jafox


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