-MK-
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Hi, I'm -MK-, and I'm out of my league. I just got back from a guy's house who has audio equipment ALL OVER the place. I heard good things about this amp and I picked it up for $380, talking him down from $450. I know these are likely found for cheaper, but he knows eBay and knows what he COULD sell it for, so I thought did the best I could. Maybe I got burned...anyhow...
...I'm new to the dedicated audio game. I'm wanting to build a manly stereo to offset the psychological effects of now knowing I have a 3rd kid on the way (2 under 4 right now). I've got plans for a nice system for CD/Vinyl listening sessions, but also want something versatile enough to add more speakers, plug in an iPod and crank up for a house party on it.
So...I have this M85 and really don't know what to do next. Any help would be great. The only "speakers" I have to are part of a HTiB in the living room, so I need literally everything else. Your speaker recommendations, suggestions of other components to pair with this amp, things I should understand about this amp before I blow something up, etc. are MOST WELCOME! Thanks in advance!!!
Here are some pics:
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...I'm new to the dedicated audio game. I'm wanting to build a manly stereo to offset the psychological effects of now knowing I have a 3rd kid on the way (2 under 4 right now). I've got plans for a nice system for CD/Vinyl listening sessions, but also want something versatile enough to add more speakers, plug in an iPod and crank up for a house party on it.
So...I have this M85 and really don't know what to do next. Any help would be great. The only "speakers" I have to are part of a HTiB in the living room, so I need literally everything else. Your speaker recommendations, suggestions of other components to pair with this amp, things I should understand about this amp before I blow something up, etc. are MOST WELCOME! Thanks in advance!!!
Here are some pics:
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