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Title: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: pjl10 on September 15, 2005, 10:29:38 PM

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.

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: BC on September 16, 2005, 05:18:33 PM

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

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: Todd R on September 16, 2005, 06:55:06 PM

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.

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: BobW on September 17, 2005, 06:08:04 AM

Quote from: Todd R on September 16, 2005, 06:55:06 PM

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.

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: Nick's Picks on September 17, 2005, 08:45:55 AM

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

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: Thom Joad on September 18, 2005, 08:54:06 AM

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

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

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: pfife on September 18, 2005, 12:44:40 PM

Quote from: Nick's Picks on September 17, 2005, 08:45:55 AM

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...)

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: nickgregory on September 18, 2005, 08:47:12 PM

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...

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: heath on September 20, 2005, 10:15:04 AM

Quote from: nickgregory on September 18, 2005, 08:47:12 PM

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

same here.

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: Nick's Picks on September 20, 2005, 01:18:44 PM

same here

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: L Ron Hoover on September 20, 2005, 08:34:25 PM

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

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: pjl10 on September 21, 2005, 01:25:23 PM

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?

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: Nick's Picks on September 21, 2005, 01:43:48 PM

ebay , audiogon

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

Title: Re: Entry Level Integrated
Post by: noam on October 10, 2005, 11:34:40 AM

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