Matthews Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Looking for a very reasonably priced 2-channel integrated. Wanted for a kick around amp to demo speakers and such. Must have remote. Whacha got? Thanks, Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 What are you going to drive with this amp? What is reasonably priced to you? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 What are you going to drive with this amp? What is reasonably priced to you? Bill Generally be driving La Scala's but who knows. Reasonable? $100 + ship? Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Rodney has the Magnus. It is not cheap, but it is reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 What are you going to drive with this amp? What is reasonably priced to you? Bill Generally be driving La Scala's but who knows. Reasonable? $100 + ship? Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ I know this is not an integrated amp but these sound fantastic and should meet all your requirements. A few bucks over your $100.00 plus shipping but plenty of features and a remote. I have been driving my Heresy II's for over 3 years with my Integra DTM-40.4(fraternal twin to the Onkyo 8050) and I have had no desire to make a change. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onktx8050/onkyo-tx-8050-2-x-80-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 I know this is not an integrated amp but these sound fantastic and should meet all your requirements. A few bucks over your $100.00 plus shipping but plenty of features and a remote. Thanks Bill Have always liked Onkyo gear. That looks to be a nice bargain and it even has pre-outs. Like that much better than some of the options I have found on eBay. Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks Bill Have always liked Onkyo gear. That looks to be a nice bargain and it even has pre-outs. Like that much better than some of the options I have found on eBay. I have mentioned this here before on the forum that the DTM-40.4 replaced a legendary Luxman R-117(I do miss it though). Except for unmatched headroom(conservative 160w/ch) and some low end grunt, the Integra has been much more than a surprise at how well it stacks up to the Luxman in the application that I am using it for. As a matter of fact, I think Shodrewken is using a DTM-40.4 to drive his La Scalas and JHoak used to drive some Cornscalas or La Scalas with a TX-8050. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 http://www.accessori...receiver/1.html Bill Looking at the back panel on the 8050. Are those true pre-outs + the sub-out for the main zone, do you know? They appear to be? If so, this is the one! Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I see zone 2 pre-outs for L and R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) http://www.accessori...receiver/1.html Bill Looking at the back panel on the 8050. Are those true pre-outs + the sub-out for the main zone, do you know? They appear to be? If so, this is the one! Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Yes. Main zone stereo and subwoofer preouts and zone 2 stereo only preouts. Bill Edited May 2, 2016 by willland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Whatever you do don't get the 8020 model, very dull and lifeless. Never heard the 8050 so cannot comment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Yes. Main zone stereo and subwoofer preouts and zone 2 stereo only preouts. Thank you, Bill. I really don't see how this bargain could be beat. Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Whatever you do don't get the 8020 model, very dull and lifeless. He is correct about that. Never heard the 8050 so cannot comment. A different animal. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 A different animal. OK, so the 8020 and 8050 are completely different. I almost pulled the trigger until Jason chimed in... ...second guessing now That all so familiar "too good to be true" thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 All I can say is that I owned a "legendary" Luxman R-117(look at all the incredible reviews on the internet) at the same time I owned the Integra DTM-40.4 and I kept the Integra. Take that for all it's worth. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 OK, now I am a dork!!! Am excited that I truly A/B speakers with this thing -BONUS- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 A few bucks over your $100.00 plus shipping but plenty of features and a remote. Awesome! $198 shipped. New, 2-channel unit packed with features Never thought I would buy another piece of SS gear but this is going to prove very useful... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Awesome! $198 shipped. New, 2-channel unit packed with features Never thought I would buy another piece of SS gear but this is going to prove very useful... Don't shoot me if you hate it. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Don't shoot me if you hate it you ARE "the messenger", Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Don't shoot me if you hate it you ARE "the messenger", Bill I am less worried about you shooting me than you sicking your German Shepherd on me. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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