What 135W or more amplifier do you like?

rmihai · 23rd February 2006, 07:39 PM

What 135W or a bit more amplifier do you like?

My budget is limited to US$1,100.

Thank you

anatech · 23rd February 2006, 07:45 PM

Hi rmihai,
Do oldies count?

If so, Marantz 300DC, Nak Stassis PA-5 or PA-7 (type II's as well). There are others.

-Chris

rmihai · 23rd February 2006, 07:48 PM

Thank you Chris - sure oldies count.

Which will be those "others"?

anatech · 23rd February 2006, 09:37 PM

Hi rmihai,
Too many to list. Luxman comes to mind, some newer Marantz stuff and I am positive others would love to dive in with their opinion.

-Chris

doorman · 23rd February 2006, 09:43 PM

There's always a used Bryston 3B. Because of the original 20 yr. factory warranty, there's usually quite a bit of time left even on used ones.

anatech · 24th February 2006, 12:14 AM

Hi Doorman,
True, but original xB's sound like

, you need to get into SST's before they actually sound good. I would have mentioned them otherwise. SST's will exceed the budget I would think.

-Chris

Original Burnedfingers · 24th February 2006, 12:26 AM

Oldies but goodies

SY · 24th February 2006, 12:58 AM

Original production Adcom 555. They'll drive anything it seems.

doorman · 24th February 2006, 01:19 AM

Agreed, no 3B I've heard has screamed "buy-me"! OTOH, I use a 2wpc. SET. Not exactly everybody's cup of tea either!
Best, Don

anatech · 24th February 2006, 01:01 PM

Hi SY,
For sure, many Adcom products would fit well. Any more we can't remember? Heck, even the newer Carver's were "okay". Silly power.

-Chris

23rd February 2006, 07:39 PM	#1
rmihai diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto	What 135W or more amplifier do you like? What 135W or a bit more amplifier do you like? My budget is limited to US$1,100. Thank you

24th February 2006, 12:58 AM	#8
SY diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Austin, TX Blog Entries: 1	Original production Adcom 555. They'll drive anything it seems. __________________ “Listening to records is like ****ing a picture of Brigitte Bardot.” - Sergiu Celibidache

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23rd February 2006, 07:45 PM	#2
anatech diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgetown, On	Hi rmihai, Do oldies count? If so, Marantz 300DC, Nak Stassis PA-5 or PA-7 (type II's as well). There are others. -Chris

23rd February 2006, 07:48 PM	#3
rmihai diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto	Thank you Chris - sure oldies count. Which will be those "others"?

23rd February 2006, 09:37 PM	#4
anatech diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgetown, On	Hi rmihai, Too many to list. Luxman comes to mind, some newer Marantz stuff and I am positive others would love to dive in with their opinion. -Chris

23rd February 2006, 09:43 PM	#5
doorman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vancouver Isl. B.C.	There's always a used Bryston 3B. Because of the original 20 yr. factory warranty, there's usually quite a bit of time left even on used ones.

24th February 2006, 12:14 AM	#6
anatech diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgetown, On	Hi Doorman, True, but original xB's sound like , you need to get into SST's before they actually sound good. I would have mentioned them otherwise. SST's will exceed the budget I would think. -Chris

24th February 2006, 12:26 AM	#7
Original Burnedfingers diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002	Oldies but goodies

24th February 2006, 01:19 AM	#9
doorman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vancouver Isl. B.C.	Agreed, no 3B I've heard has screamed "buy-me"! OTOH, I use a 2wpc. SET. Not exactly everybody's cup of tea either! Best, Don

24th February 2006, 01:01 PM	#10
anatech diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgetown, On	Hi SY, For sure, many Adcom products would fit well. Any more we can't remember? Heck, even the newer Carver's were "okay". Silly power. -Chris

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