JjR Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Well its my first post on this site and I would like some suggestions about matching a intergrated amp to my Heresy original speakers. I'm looking on spending $2- $300. (got somthing pass on the info) My past units that I have hooked up to them were the Yamaha CR-820, CR-2040, R-2000 and HK 620 receivers. All the Yamaha's sounded great but the HK was low on the power end. The only reason that I'm looking for a I-Amp is that the have the Herseys in my bedroom and the light for the receivers is too bright for me to get to sleep. Yes I know its strange but I like to listen to classical music at night..... Also in the event that a suitable I-AMP can not be figured out for my price range what about Marantz receivers? I figured that the blue lighting would be less distracting then the Yammies green ones. Plus the Marantz has a Midrange adjustment like the Yamaha's. I would like a midrange adjustment on what ever I get be receiver of I-AMP I have read elseware that the Marantz receivers are a poor match to the Herseys..... Well thanks for letting me bend your ear and any input would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 the Harmon-Kardon vintage line of dual-powered amps are well thought of here. It would be a an H-K 630, 730,830 model I believe. The 630 is often on ebay for well under $100, sometimes under $50. One of the guys here has posted a cleaning and tune-up procedure for people who acquire one. These were made in the 60s and 70's, reputed to have have great sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 JjR, Check out the Creek audio line, also the less expensive Cambridge Audio line. They both make a great Int Amp that is a fantastic deal for the Money. I have an older Creek 4140 MKII unit that puts out 35wpc and is a super unit for the money..... Check Ebay . good luck. Edit" I have also had the Hk 430 and 630 units. Very Powerful, and warm sound.... check each model you get carefully for dust,blubs and fuses........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 JjR, if you want a receiver that will deliver the goods, with an excellant tuner, the HK 430, 630, or 730 are all under $100. In college I cut a shoebox out to cover the lit front face at night, and put a paperweight on it. Some of the Marantz receivers will also be golden with Heresys, but you will spend double or more to get your hands on similar quality. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Welcome to the forum JjR. I have had a pair of Heresys paired with a CR-1020 since I bought both new in '78! I have tried many other amps, recievers and integrateds with the Heresys but I still love the Yamaha and the features it has, particularly the loudness control. If you like the way your amps sound but the light is too bright, I'd find a way to position the receiver so the light wasn't shining in your eyes, wear a blind fold (or something), or remove the bulbs! I do agree that many others like the HK line but I have never heard one in my system. Let us know what you end up doing if you don't mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JjR Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 ---------------- On 7/13/2004 7:03:30 PM edster00 wrote: Welcome to the forum JjR. I have had a pair of Heresys paired with a CR-1020 since I bought both new in '78! I have tried many other amps, recievers and integrateds with the Heresys but I still love the Yamaha and the features it has, particularly the loudness control. If you like the way your amps sound but the light is too bright, I'd find a way to position the receiver so the light wasn't shining in your eyes, wear a blind fold (or something), or remove the bulbs! I do agree that many others like the HK line but I have never heard one in my system. Let us know what you end up doing if you don't mind! ---------------- Thanks, I did have the HK 630 it sounded great but no power to it. When I had the CR-2040 140 WPC DIN the Herseys sounded great the bass you could feel. I just sold the 2040 today. I'm at a loss here for a I- amp to replace it, if I do go back with another receiver I would like to try a Marantz would any of them work? ideally I would like a 70WPC or more unit (yes I know that the Heresys can get by on next to nothing powerwise) but there rated at 100w and I would like somthing in that range to match it. Any ideas about the Sansui Au line? Somthing like the AU-1100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Now that you mention Sansui, I had an AU-717 and TU-717 that I really really liked. I didn't listen to the combo with the Heresys but I did have them driving a pair of Forte' then a pair of Cornwalls. I really liked the amp, the only problem I had was with the stepped attenuator...when it was at its first notch the music was too loud for background music. As long as you are looking at options, you really should consider an integrated vintage tube amp, but it might not be in your price range once brought up to spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 John, if you need high power, don't want tubes for you bedromm, have $300 to spend, and already have heard the high powered Yammy receivers and liked them, don't waste our time and yours. Just go out and buy what you have liked previously. You will NOT find anything new under the sun, especially if you are sitting on a pair of Dynaco IIIs, and you already know what is good to youre ears. Just do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JjR Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 ---------------- On 7/14/2004 7:28:04 AM sheltie dave wrote: John, if you need high power, don't want tubes for you bedromm, have $300 to spend, and already have heard the high powered Yammy receivers and liked them, don't waste our time and yours. Just go out and buy what you have liked previously. You will NOT find anything new under the sun, especially if you are sitting on a pair of Dynaco IIIs, and you already know what is good to youre ears. Just do it. ---------------- Dave, I would imagine that there are a lot of other people like me who like to try different things. That is why I posted this question in the first place, I guess this in not the place to ask according to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 John, you missed a little bit in there. You already have tried tubes and HK x30 setups, and will not go that way. You want some major power, and you have $300 or less to spend. The funnel you have defined with these constraints is extremely narrow, and we have already travelled similar roads. Amps to avoid include Crown, QSC, Rotel, and the new stuff is too expensive when you are dipping your toe in 100 wpc or higher. I've seen some of the conversation you posted on AA, and it will be supremely difficult to get a better setup as you describe without wasting money. For these reasons, I was more direct than I usually am. If it has already worked well for you, and you liked the sound a lot, it probably will be better to till the productive field than hope for better, spend a fair amount of money chasing it, and keep finding a lesser sound. No slam, just telling you friends who like Yammies really don't like much else with their Heritage - and that is without any of your additional needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JjR Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 ---------------- On 7/14/2004 9:30:34 AM sheltie dave wrote: John, you missed a little bit in there. You already have tried tubes and HK x30 setups, and will not go that way. You want some major power, and you have $300 or less to spend. The funnel you have defined with these constraints is extremely narrow, and we have already travelled similar roads. Amps to avoid include Crown, QSC, Rotel, and the new stuff is too expensive when you are dipping your toe in 100 wpc or higher. I've seen some of the conversation you posted on AA, and it will be supremely difficult to get a better setup as you describe without wasting money. For these reasons, I was more direct than I usually am. If it has already worked well for you, and you liked the sound a lot, it probably will be better to till the productive field than hope for better, spend a fair amount of money chasing it, and keep finding a lesser sound. No slam, just telling you friends who like Yammies really don't like much else with their Heritage - and that is without any of your additional needs. ---------------- Dave, I do understand , my main goal is I guess was to find a Intergated SS amp that would match the Yamahas preformance. Now I'm finding out that it might be a impossible task for the money I want to spend. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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