sirelio Posted September 1, 2001 Share Posted September 1, 2001 I was wondering if anyone could reccomend a good (cheap - preferably under $200) amplifier to go with my rb-5 bookshelves?? Right now I have a horrible JVC-RX212.....Any suggestions welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted September 1, 2001 Share Posted September 1, 2001 Please clarify - Amp or Receiver? Willing to go used? Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirelio Posted September 3, 2001 Author Share Posted September 3, 2001 probably a receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 If you can stretch a bit to the mid-200s, you can also consider a Denon 1601, recently discontinued but a nice piece for the money, IMHO... DD2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 If you have a volume control on your CD player and do not play any other media, or if you can use the pre-amp outs on your reciever, I would seriously consider low cost tube amps: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0801/coolaudio.htm These little puppies should make your system stand up and sing! or for the money, add a sub ... ------------------ big old horns, tube amps, tube pre-amp, British CD player, two subs, double wire, pipe insulation, paving stones, rubber mats & curtains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted September 5, 2001 Share Posted September 5, 2001 Cool site! Was just talking to some people about the Lowther concept. Speaking of CHEAP I just got 12 back issues of "The Sensible Sound". One of the writers reviewed a RCA close out CD player bargain he bought for $ 79.99; pretty irreverent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_S Posted September 6, 2001 Share Posted September 6, 2001 Ha! I would have sworn you said irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted September 10, 2001 Share Posted September 10, 2001 Definitely irreverent; we sometimes take this obsessive compulsive hobby to serious. I am on my 3rd copy(1 analog and 2 digital) of "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull cause the vinyl was worn out and the first digital sounded like a garage band with a bad PA. I like a magazine with a sense of humor. I am really disappointed TAS and Stereohile NEVER review Klipsch. Too old fashioned for those periodicals. Being irreverent with a friendly smile makes for a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted September 15, 2001 Share Posted September 15, 2001 Great cheap amd at $200!? WTF Damn,I mean come on $200! Ok I will try to help,take a serious look at eBay or in audio shops around where you live.Second hand is the ONLY way to get quality sound at this price.Serious All the little Onkyo,Denon,Sony,Yamaha and Pioneer amps and integrateds are sub par.None has the bass grip or smoothness to match well with Klipsch speakers. Unless you like edgy sound with "bass" (read upper bass thump). The RB-5's deserve much more then pee-wee harsh amps. I have a pair so I know,its not a "let me guess" game.The RB-5's sound like a tonn of bricks with beer amps like the mass market jokes. When you have a good amp the RB-5 is a superb speaker and will please just about anybody. Again take a look on Ebay or visit the local stereo shops. You can spend a few dollars and end up with good sound,just spend them with care. TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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