Topic: Entry Level Integrated

[pjl10]

I am in the market for an integrated amp to hook up to my dvd player, tv, computer and turnable.  Wondering if anybody could give me some advice on a integrated amp in the $400 range.  Sorround sound isn't completely necessary but I would like to eventually get a center channel, sub, and maybe some sorrounds.  I have 2 JBL floorstanding speakers at the moment.  Any help is appreciated.

[BC]

The Harmann Kardon AV receivers might be nice in this price range, you can find em' everywhere too.

[Todd R]

I've got a Cambridge Audio A500 in my home office system that I like alot.  I think the new one is the A540 and you should be able to find it for less than your budget target.

[BobW]

I've got a Cambridge Audio A500 in my home office system that I like alot.  I think the new one is the A540 and you should be able to find it for less than your budget target.

Good call !
Some of the newer Rotel stuff sounds better than decent, too.

[Nick's Picks]

i bet you can find a sony 3000es for that money


also, just look on agon.  there are tons of Ints for less than 5 bills

[Thom Joad]

Won't do any surround stuff, but I still have this for sale:

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=46114.0

[pfife]

i bet you can find a sony 3000es for that money

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-STR-3000-ES-Receiver-7-1-Surround-Sound_W0QQitemZ5808940461QQcategoryZ14981QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

(no affiliation - just looking...)

[nickgregory]

be careful buying the 3000ES grey market...I bought mine thorugh the Oades, and had 2 bad units, of which Sony repaired the second..has worked great since then, but I dont think they will honor the warranty if you cant produce a receipt from an auth reseller.  They had problems with some of the digital chips and static as I understand it.

But if you can  find one from an auth reseller, jump on it...I love mine...

[heath]

But if you can  find one from an auth reseller, jump on it...I love mine...

same here.

[Nick's Picks]

same here

[L Ron Hoover]

I'll fourth that notion. I'm helping a buddy locate one as well.

[pjl10]

I really need to restrict myself to $400 or less.  I'm looking at these Harman Kardon units and I'm thinking about going with one of these... unless I can find a 3000es in my price range.  Anyone know where the best deal is on either the Sony or the HK units?

[Nick's Picks]

ebay , audiogon

I know I saw 2000ES's on agon recently.  they are not rare up there

[noam]

The Pioneer Elite A-35R is a good value - Noam