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Recs for 2 channel power amp
« on: November 10, 2003, 07:55:27 PM »
so i'm running a marantz sr-19 home theater receiver > b&w n804's, and assorted b&w speakers for surround...looking to add a 2 channel power amp (the sr-19 has pre-outs) to better drive the N804's.  but want to keep the surrround option.  who's got a good recommendation.  willing to buy used (would prefer it).  looking to spend under $1k.  N804's are rated up to 200w @ 8ohm.  thoughts?

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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2003, 10:26:06 PM »
mccormack dna 0.5 or 1.0

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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2003, 09:21:48 AM »
A quick scan of www.audiogon.com:

Audio Research D200, D250 mk2
Threshold S200 mk2
Belles 150A hotrod
Monarchy SE100
Aragon 8008st
PSAudio HCA2
Muical Fidelity A3.2CR
McCormack DNA 1
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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2003, 11:32:04 AM »
Anthem Amp-2 Special Edition - 200w/ channel hybrid give you the warmth of tubes but no adjustments or power tubes. Brand new, factory sealed product with 5 year warranty parts and labor from the manufacturer (1 year on tubes, but there are only two 6922 tubes). These are the top of the line with all the upgraded parts, and we have BLACK only in stock, since that what people want!. Retail is $1999, your price over 45% off at $1099! Click here for more info. One Amp 2 SE in open box - as new, with regular warranty. $999

http://www.upscaleaudio.com/demoN.htm

Some other good choices on this link also.

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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2003, 12:13:16 PM »
i had seen that anthem before...looks really nice...do you have personal experience with it.

after spending my morning researching and not working...of what's been listed here, i really like the anthem, the mccormack dna-1 deluxe, the musical fidelity A3.2CR adn the Monarchy SE100's....do you all have any thoughts among those choices?  thanks much for your help.

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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2003, 12:33:42 PM »
I have never had a Anthem.
It just looked interesting and fell into the price range with the demo units.
If you call and talk to Kevin he could give you a good idea of what it will sound like.


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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2003, 12:46:11 PM »
Juday has Anthem amps and pres and they sound wonderful with his paradigm's.
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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2003, 01:01:34 PM »
can you PM me his email?

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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2003, 01:02:17 PM »
lemme dig it up!
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2003, 01:16:52 PM »
I don't think you'd go wrong buying any on your short list.  I've purchased tubes from Kevin at Upscale - very informative guy and I trust his recommendations completely.  With the Anthem, you get a new unit with warranty, a definite plus over the used amps.  The Anthem has a tube gain stage, so you can mess with the sound a little by rolling different tubes through it (and you get access to Kevin's "secret stash" of tubes by purchasing an amp from him).  The Anthem has as much power as you'd ever need.  The Anthem has received nothing but positive reviews.  The other amps are definitely good, and I'm sure they all sound different.  The advantage of buying one of the used amps on your list is that if you don't like it, you can probably sell it for what you paid.  If you didn't like the Anthem, you'd probably lose a little on resale.
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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2003, 01:19:58 PM »
thanks craig, that was basically my thinking...i'm gonna call kevin this afternoon and talk to him about it.  they have an open box anthem with full warranty as well on their demo list for 999...sounds like a very good deal to me.

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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2003, 10:08:19 PM »
A quick scan of www.audiogon.com:

Audio Research D200, D250 mk2
Threshold S200 mk2
Belles 150A hotrod
Monarchy SE100
Aragon 8008st
PSAudio HCA2
Muical Fidelity A3.2CR
McCormack DNA 1


nice drool list!!! :)

i have AudioResearch D130 (100wpc) driving B&W CDM-7SE.  very nice amp with plenty of power and not too harsh on the midrange.

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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2003, 11:11:13 PM »
i've been mulling it over a lot for the past couple days and while i'm still not sure, i think i'm going with the amthem amp2 SE.  I think the tube stage will add a nice bit of warmth and the ability to tweak the sound a bit and 200w of solid state power per channel will push the b&w's nicely...let's see how long before i get evicted.

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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2003, 02:28:58 PM »
I my self owna pair of B&W 605's, I also like it WARM!  I run a McIntosh 7200.  250 a side.  With the B&W's you really want to make sure you give yourself some extra room with the wattage.  They are some of the least efficiant speaker you can buy.  I would also recomend a bryston 4bst, deffinite powerhouse 30 year warranty, made in Canada.  If you take a trip up there the when the dollar is strong, you can avoid the import mark up.  Just dont tell them you have a very expensive amp in your trunk!
Mac are my favorite though, you just cant beat two huge glowing blue analog gauges.  Plus Jerry used to run a pair of these for guitar amps.
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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2003, 06:39:15 PM »
i may be way off, but are the crown ce1000 and 2000 too low end?  ive been glancing at them as possabilities for my monitors.

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« Reply #15 on: December 04, 2003, 04:38:45 AM »
anything made by crown is too low end!
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« Reply #16 on: December 04, 2003, 09:55:48 AM »
You could find out what amps they use to voice them at the manufacture which built them.
For my home stereo I'm using Eggleston Andra II speakers which I purchased used from Wextrax mastering labs he used them for mastering.
He was bi-amping them with Pass labs amps because he said that is what Eggleston used to voice the speakers in the design of speakers.
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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2003, 10:26:00 AM »
that's a really good idea Wiggler..

Nizzel... I want to hear those 605's! Love my 602.5's but I'm just in a little apartment.
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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2003, 03:06:42 PM »
605's with the McIntosh behind them, feels like a warm blanket on a cold day.  tim get your ass up here for some skiing, we have dirty dozen and vinyl comming up too!  Skiing is'nt that good right now though.
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« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2003, 04:48:56 PM »
I don't ski so no worries... yep I'd love me some McIntosh

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« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2003, 07:46:54 PM »
alright so not tohijack the thread, but i am looking for a decent amp to push my JBL 4208's (gonna upgrade to the Tanoy's next year someime).  Can anyone reccomend an amp under 500 to power these two monitors?  Is the crown stuff pure shit?

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Re:Recs for 2 channel power amp
« Reply #21 on: December 05, 2003, 02:14:21 AM »
alright so not tohijack the thread, but i am looking for a decent amp to push my JBL 4208's (gonna upgrade to the Tanoy's next year someime).  Can anyone reccomend an amp under 500 to power these two monitors?  Is the crown stuff pure shit?


jpschust, please take a listen to some B&Ws next to the Tannoys.  i think you will not regret it.

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