Peter Johnson Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Just picked up an Apt/Holman preamp. Love the sound, love the unit. Works great. But now I need to up the ante on a power amp. I want to get something used, and have lines on an Apt-1 (apt/holman power amp), Harman Kardon 870, Rotel RB 960-bx, and either an Adcom GFA 535 or 545. You got it--used 70's/80's stuff for under $500. Anyone have thoughts/recommendations/something to sell? Cheers! Quote
Chalupa Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 I have a black Rotel RB-1070 that I bought(used) a few years ago as a back up for my RB-1080. It works fine. You can try it before you buy it. Quote
Dmitry Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 For $500 you can pick up either a McIntosh MC2105 or a MC7100. Not only are they very good amplifiers, and each has a very appealing 'McIntosh look' to it, you will also be investing in an amp that will be worth at least what you've paid, and probably a good bit more, if you're ready to move on in time. Quote
Peter Johnson Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Posted January 25, 2011 I'm quite intrigued! PM on the way... I have a black Rotel RB-1070 that I bought(used) a few years ago as a back up for my RB-1080. It works fine. You can try it before you buy it. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 This is a heckuva deal: http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1295747523 Dynaco ST70 Quote
.:.impossible Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 So is this! Unfortunately, not within the $500 budget however. http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1294627450 Quote
jazzbo Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Agreed. That's a helluvan amp for the money. I just didn't want to take a bunch of crap for recommending a Decware amp again. Quote
Peter Johnson Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Posted January 25, 2011 Lon--you'll get no grief from me--you like what you like and evangelize it, what's wrong with that? Actually, I've been considering a Decware unit, but I'm not ready to go down the tube/super high fidelity road just yet (among other things, Olivia's room is just off the living room where I do the most listening (not particularly conducive to naptime!), and the acoustics aren't that great anyway. I appreciate the suggestions--keep them coming! Quote
.:.impossible Posted January 25, 2011 Report Posted January 25, 2011 Agreed. That's a helluvan amp for the money. I just didn't want to take a bunch of crap for recommending a Decware amp again. I love my little C+ more and more each hour. Thank you for "fighting the good fight". I'm very happy. Did you get my PM? Quote
Peter Johnson Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Posted January 25, 2011 I should have known you'd come to this thread and promote Decware gear. Sheesh! Agreed. That's a helluvan amp for the money. I just didn't want to take a bunch of crap for recommending a Decware amp again. I love my little C+ more and more each hour. Thank you for "fighting the good fight". I'm very happy. Did you get my PM? Quote
jazzbo Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 I knew I wouldn't get any grief from you Peter. Cary, I haven't had a PM from you from some time. Really glad you're enjoying your "C"! Quote
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