amusingisthedawn Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I finally decided on how to get the best sound and keep my HT and 2Ch setup combined for now. I'm going to use the Denon 2808 as a preamp and look for a seperate power amp. First off...can I have some suggestions on which amp works best with KLFs? Second...as far as pricing goes, should I look for a 2 channel amp and beef up the front 2 (since they will be used for 2 channel stereo often), or do I look for a 5 or 7 channel amp to take care of everything. Would I get a better amp if I spent the budget on a 2 channel amp vs a 7 channel amp? I'd like to keep it around 500-700 dollars or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormin Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Heres a real gem if you were able to stretch the budget a bit. http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/auc.pl?ampstran&1267582846 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 That Aragon is definitely a bad dude. 200 wpc into 8 ohms and 400 wpc into 4 ohms. Doesn't get stronger than that. They have a great sound too, I've heard one drive a THX system in a showroom. Very nice. The Parasound 2205 in Garage Sale is a winner as well but I don't think it's going to last very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusingisthedawn Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Yea, min bid is 850 on the Aragon, and it's 110lbs to ship. I think it's out of my range when it's all said and done. I sent a PM about the Parasound 2205. I am considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 yeah, PLEASE buy it before I do. It's in Jacksonville and I travel there for work at least 4 times a month [^o)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 You'll get a much better 2 channel amp for the money, than a 3, 5. or 7 channel amp. Look for a nice stereo amp and that will give you the power you are seeking for your mains and your 2 channel set up. Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've seen Behringer EP2000's powering KLF-30s in one forum member's system. Info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Emotiva's UPA amps are within your price range. Have you looked into those? wuzzzer can tell you how well his setup improved with a UPA-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vman71 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 It really depends on what is your priority, 2ch or HT? If HT is a lower priority, then the Denon 2808 should be more than enough power. If 2ch is the priority, get yourself a 2ch tube amp. Considering your budget, you've got plenty of options: - Sunfire (both 2ch and 5ch) are in that range if you go Cinema Gran - JWN tube amps, incredible value (price/performance) The list goes on..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I have a mint Denon PMA2000 which was their flagship 2 Ch integrated amp in 2006. It is sitting in its box as I don't use it. Very nice amp. It is a very clean 80 wpc. You can do a search and find these amps benched at over 160wpc and still met their distortion specs. $400.00 + shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've seen Behringer EP2000's powering KLF-30s in one forum member's system. Info I think he just uses it for the bottom end. I wouldn't recomentd it for full range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 [i think he just uses it for the bottom end. I wouldn't recomentd it for full range. Oops, thanks CECAA850. [:$] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've seen Behringer EP2000's powering KLF-30s in one forum member's system. Info I think he just uses it for the bottom end. I wouldn't recomentd it for full range. Yes, I use it on the bottom with great results compared to other amps I've tried.....especially for the price!New tube amp should arrive on Thursday for the mids/highs. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Emotiva's UPA amps are within your price range. Have you looked into those? wuzzzer can tell you how well his setup improved with a UPA-2. The UPA-2 will get you into inexpensive external amplification. 125 real watts per channel should rock your KLFs big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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