darkside Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi all, I just recently upgraded my stereo from a pair of Madison PA speakers to (dare I say it?) Infinity RS5s...(I do still own Klipsch in some old PMU 5.1s, just so I [hopefully] don't get shunned[]). I was using a Crown Power Base 2 amp and a Harman/Kardon HK-3380 as the preamp, but am selling the Crown since I don't need anywhere near the power that thing puts out, but am looking for an integrated amp that will give me better sq than the HK. A two channel reciever will work, but those are kind of hard to come across these days I've noticed. Plus, I only use my system for audio. I rarely use the radio, though it would never hurt to have, and my budget is around $300 so used/ebay is not at all out of the question. Thanks ahaead of time for all the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 don't know how they pair with Infinity but Yamaha Natural Sound Integrateds from the late '70s...CA-410, 610, 610 II, 810, 1010 or their equivalent receivers...Nakamichi receivers or the STASIS years (late 1980s...SRs and TAs have been very good for me...H/K Twin Amps are very popular here too...any of these are easily gotten on the 'Bay for less than your $300.00...good luck... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks for the response! I'll definitely start taking a look. I've noticed that Adcom stuff can be had pretty cheap, but I know little about them, same for NAD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 J&R Music World has the Onkyo A-9555, which was very favorably reviewed in Stereophile, on sale for $450. I think that is a great deal. Eighty-five watts per channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Yes, I did find that review. Very tempting, but still looking. Still not sure if I should go vintage or newer...haven't done much homework on this yet, been busy. And thanks for the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I second silversport. I used a yamaha integrated A-550 for years and still have it for either a second system or possibly for my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I also forgot to mention that a straight two channel reciever would work, but I'm looking for one of better quality than my HK-3380. If it weren't for budget issues, I pobably would have bought the Outlaw Audio RR2150, but the hunt for a good deal is more fun [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 pobably would have bought the Outlaw Audio RR2150 And your search would have come to an end ............ Awesome unit RR2150 !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Yeah, so I've heard, but again, it's out of my budget, so ebay has certainly been my friend lately. Unfortunately, I let a Citation 12 slip through my fingers for 180, which would have been awesome, since I can use my existing reciever as the pre, but whatever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Does anyone know anything about the new Harman/Kardon HK receivers? The 3490 and 3390? A new 3390 can be had pretty cheap, and I'm using an older version of that, the 3380, which isn't bad itself, but I'm still looking for something better. I might try and pick up an Crown D-75 and just go that route since my Power Base 2 sounded so good...any thoughts? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hey Darkside: Have you looked at Wpines Mcintosh MA 5100 in Garage sale.....Say's it has just been "Dewicked" A very nice vintage int. Hard to beat for the price....If I wern't down sizing my collection I'd jump..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 No, but I'll certainly take a look. For me at least, Mcintosh is the ultimate and that would be awesome. The only problem is that I'm trying to sell my Power Base first and I really want to get that gone before I buy anything else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Just looked finally, and yeah, would love to have a Mcintosh like that, but 1500 is WAAAYYY over my head! I am only 17 after all, and my budget is basically what I've been able to scrounge up from selling my old stuff so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Just looked finally, and yeah, would love to have a Mcintosh like that, but 1500 is WAAAYYY over my head! I am only 17 after all, and my budget is basically what I've been able to scrounge up from selling my old stuff so far... Check out the 5100. $450 and in beautiful shape. If you are 17 you need to worry about gettign yoru money back out when you decide to upgrade. The McIntosh will hold its value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hehe, wrong Mcintosh [:$]. Even still, 450 is a little much, though I would love to have that. And yes, you are completely right. Luckily, I've been able to sell my old PA speakers for more than I paid for them, though I made the mistake a year ago of selling my old RF-15s for half of what I paid. I'm trying not to do that again. But I'm still looking. Might end up with Crown stuff again if I get my Power Base sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Age has nothing to do with price. You'll likely find out you'll have the same money vs audio issues no matter your age. You'll always be looking for better sound and find out you can always do better for just a few bucks more than you have to spend. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Yeah, I just figured that high school/college age kids like me are the broke ones and that people that have their own homes would at least be somewhat better off than I. But yeah, definitely. You just gotta keep lookin for that sweet deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 So I've had some time to ponder this, and if anyone knows of any good 2 channel receivers too, I'm open to all suggestions. I've become hooked on the jazz program on Saturday nights on WABE (NPR here in Atlanta), so a radio would be nice to have too [] Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderbender Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Seriously look at a vintage sansui.....a AU7900 can be had for $200 and a Tu 5900 tuner for about $100 I have one of the AU7900 and Like it better than most of my mac gear thats below 3K they really are little gems that preform!!!! It's lower powered forerunner was featured in the movie High Fidelity.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 There's a Yamaha CA-610 II for sale on ebay with 4 hours left. Current bid is at.....$52.44. Is this something I maybe should be watching? It'll proabably end up around 180 is my guess... Link just FYI: http://cgi.ebay.com/YAMAHA-CA-610-II-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER-AMP-45-WPC_W0QQitemZ300250491238QQihZ020QQcategoryZ73369QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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