Good quality amp for under £150 - possible?

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gplatt2000
Neuling

#1 erstellt: 29. Okt 2003, 02:12

Hi there. I am looking for a decent quality amp for up to £150, yes i know this seems a very low budget but its more a temporary thing until I can afford better (I am only 15). I really dont have a clue about all thsi, I would like an amp from a reputable manufacturer, doesnt have to be able to go too load, and must be of decent qquality and look the part. The main usage will be to plug in an mp3 player (creative zen), as for speakers I am not sure yet (probably wharfedale). Any help/reccommendations/links to reviews etc would be much appreciated, thanks a olot in advance

Gavin

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#2 erstellt: 29. Okt 2003, 10:03

Hello gplatt2000,
you could try NAD, they once had a very good amp for starters. But I don't know if they still produce it.
If its a temporary thing maybe you should look for a used one, too? You might get a NAD C320BEE for about £200 (new: $350).

Other possible amps: Marantz PM4400B (~£150), Sony TAFE370S (~£100), Denon PMA255 (~£120)

Manek
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#3 erstellt: 29. Okt 2003, 17:46

Yep....NAD320 BEE is what I use and it is Gooooood...for the price.

sledgehammer
Stammgast

#4 erstellt: 29. Okt 2003, 19:05

nad really makes good amps. dont know 320bee but i havent heard anything bad about nad. but you shouldnt spend too less, a good amp has its price. $200 is the absolute minimum to spend.

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#5 erstellt: 30. Okt 2003, 10:46

Hello,

I guess my suggestion for the Sony amp wasn't that "good".
Gplatt2000, I would take the Marantz or NAD 320Bee

gplatt2000
Neuling

#6 erstellt: 01. Nov 2003, 18:43

OK people,. thanks a lot for your replies. And I absolutelyagree with what you say about not spending too little, which is why I was just wondering if it is possible to get a decent one for about £150. I am only still considering gradually building up a decent system, but am a bit ashort atm. again, thans a lot for all your great helkp, much appreciated. cheers once moer, cya

Gavin

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#7 erstellt: 07. Nov 2003, 10:14

Hi gplatt!
So take the marantz if you are really short or take nad 320bee. These two should be ok if you want to gradually build up your system. In my eyes, if one builds the system up like this when he's finished he'll begin again with the amp. So you don't have to spend that much noe.

Manek
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#8 erstellt: 07. Nov 2003, 15:57

the nad 320bee has a good pre-map circuit so later on you can use it as a good pre amp along with a power amp combo

Wraeththu
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#9 erstellt: 07. Nov 2003, 23:25

I would choose a second hand Marantz 2238 Reciever...should be possibe to get one for 150$.
Why?
Sounds really good (beats nearly every new one up to 500-600$,
more than enough Power, great and longlasting Quality, Looks great...and a very good Tuner is included

daviblub
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#10 erstellt: 08. Nov 2003, 12:54

Hi Wraethu! That could be a great idea buying an older amp. If they are better than the new stuff and they don't have a so high price than the newer ones that's a really good idea.
So 'im gonna look to hear one.

Manek
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#11 erstellt: 10. Nov 2003, 11:08

I have another option and i saw it working over the weekend...
A good quality audiophile volume control and source selector was coupled with an old but superb power amplifier Onkyo 504 Integra. No preamp. Man that combo souded awesome...

Manek.

sledgehammer
Stammgast

#12 erstellt: 10. Nov 2003, 21:45

if you buy a good cd-player with output control you wont need a preamp too. but when buying an amp for about $200 you should buy a normal amp, i dont know any really good poweramp at about $200.

Manek
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#13 erstellt: 11. Nov 2003, 09:28

try for an older 504 onkyo Integra....its really something...but its got bad binding posts...you only have the option of shoving bare wire into it.

onion
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#14 erstellt: 11. Nov 2003, 10:54

Hello daviblub?
Did you hear anything till now? If yes tell us your thoughts, maybe we can give you better suggestions with some hints about what amp you liked or disliked.

Manek
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#15 erstellt: 17. Nov 2003, 08:37

yep....I've heard a lot of them and there are a few which are great on sound as well as the pocket.