Tim_in_NC Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Hi Guys, I'm looking for a nice used 2 channel amp (could even be a Pro Amp ... Carver, Crown, etc...) that shouldn't set me back much but would deliver nice clean power to these two KSB 1.1s ... The KSB 1.1 are rated at 8 Ohm ... 75 watts continuous and 300 watts peak ... I'll be connecting this 2 channel amp to my HK 7300 and power these in another room and will occasionally set them outside for outside listening pleasure ... You guys have any recommendations on a good 2 channel amp? Thanks, TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_in_NC Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Ok Guys ... I'm looking for a good, used, low budget power amp here ... Something in the $100 to $200 range ... I've seen several on Ebay, but I've yet to bid ... I'd be happy with anything in the 100 watt x 2 channel range in 8 ohms ... Any recommendations for brands such as Adcom, Rotel, Carver, Crown, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I'd personally watch for a Crown or NAD on eBay or check Audiogon.com also[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_in_NC Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thanks ... I'll research the NAD line ... Anyone ever used a Adcom GFA 535 II ? Looks like a good older amp for the current price ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 The Adcom is a decent unit I just prefer the power in the Crown D Series and NAD PE 9Power Envelope) Series amps to most of the older offering but remember that's just my opinion[] Tim, did you used to go by Tim C. at audioreview in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_in_NC Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 The Adcom is a decent unit I just prefer the power in the Crown D Series and NAD PE 9Power Envelope) Series amps to most of the older offering but remember that's just my opinion[] Tim, did you used to go by Tim C. at audioreview in the past? Nope, that wasn't me ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I wouldn't get too carried away, those little KSB's wont take too much power, unless you're hooking up a house full of them. On very similar topic: I have wired my home for some external speakers and will be probably putting the KSB1.1's under the front eaves, back porch, possible BR#2 and a pair of IW50 in-ceiling's in the kitchen. I have a Niles switcher box that has protection circuit (resistor) to maintain ohmage if more than two pair are used. Wonder how much wpc I should look for for this 4 pair setup? I have numerous amps around the house... M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Yes but you would only be running two pair at a time max? You may have answered your own question with the KSB's not requiring a lot of juice! I have a frind Michael who has the Niles box and if I remember right it's switches 4 or 5 pair on it? He bought a used BAT 6200 amp with 5 individual amps in it and he has front/back porch, upstairs gameroom, Garage and laundry room (inwalls here) hooked up to run each set with each individual amp channel and he's running 100WPC on each to Heresy's in the garage, your favorite CW's in the gameroom and somekind of indoor/outdoor JBL's on the porch's and he does have some kind of unit I;ll have to check with him on what it is that equals out his ohm/watts, I'll see what he says[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I have not heard that many modern solid-state amplifiers or receivers. All the ones I heard I did not like, except: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> The palm-size $35 Sonic Impact 5066 digital class T amp, with power adapter The $50-150 twin powered HK classic 430930 receivers The $120 upscale version of the Sonic Impact digital class T amp The $450 Red Wine Clari T digital amplifier I would rather see you go with an old vintage integrated tube amplifier, refurbished by somebody like NOSvalves, even at twice your budget the sound is glorious comnpared to the crap they sell nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringmun1 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi Tim, I use a Crown D60 for my outdoor speakers (EV Musicaster 100's)...does an excellent job! stringmun1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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