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guitarplyr
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Look for lesser known brands like Hitachi, Akai, Nikko, Mitsubishi etc. You'll get more bang for your buck. Also, some of the big names put out some good gear in the early '80s that isn't considered "collectible" so prices are pretty reasonable. I had a Yamaha A-520 integrated that had decent power (75wpc) and a really clean sound. It was black instead of silver, so it goes under the radar.
Oooppps! Apparently i overlooked the the keyword "integrated".
Hell at $300 separates isnt that far out of reach if you up the ante just a little bit, unless there is a space constraint you are working with.
As for receivers?
Sony STR-GX9es
Integrated:
Acurus DIA100
(although they never considered it an integrated) its a power amp and passive preamp in the same chasis/ housing Direct Input Amplifier is what the DIA stood for if memory serves me.
Hell at $300 separates isnt that far out of reach if you up the ante just a little bit, unless there is a space constraint you are working with.
As for receivers?
Sony STR-GX9es
Integrated:
Acurus DIA100
(although they never considered it an integrated) its a power amp and passive preamp in the same chasis/ housing Direct Input Amplifier is what the DIA stood for if memory serves me.
Erm.. AVOID the Acurus at all costs: Horrid /shrill /unpleasant with thumping bass is the charitable description.
30 watts is still an adequate amount of power ..typical listening in an apartment levels are likely well below 5 watts..
There are simple testings pgms (downloadable) run with ones' soundcard that can measure the wattages being used.
Surprisingly few watts are typically needed.. Many are surprised when testing proves it in their own setups.
High power is often lies and rarely needed...unless ones' speakers are primitive 85db efficiency types..
in which case They! should be the component needing to be replaced.
30 watts is still an adequate amount of power ..typical listening in an apartment levels are likely well below 5 watts..
There are simple testings pgms (downloadable) run with ones' soundcard that can measure the wattages being used.
Surprisingly few watts are typically needed.. Many are surprised when testing proves it in their own setups.
High power is often lies and rarely needed...unless ones' speakers are primitive 85db efficiency types..
in which case They! should be the component needing to be replaced.
laatsch55
Super Member
Really?? I often put 300-400 watts RMS through my K-Horns , saves on concert tickets...
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
Our OP has KEF speakers which are 4 ohm nominal, very inefficient, and can dip lower. Separates recommended which can play safely into a 2 ohm load. Not inexpensive then or now. Our KEF monitors at work are powered by McIntosh power amplifiers with autoformers. NAD not recommended. On our OP budget, less demanding speakers would be recommended which are efficient and undemanding to drive. He needs at least 150 WPC into 4 ohms and very high continuous current to make the KEF speakers come alive. Not an inexpensive proposition.
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With this in mind I would suggest the OP get a power amp and use his existing receiver as his pre.
I just picked up a BGW 500D for $65, which just needed a minor repair. 200 watts per channel.
There should be plenty of options available in the $300 range.
I like your style!
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so_ein_pech
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+1 to this. OP is lucky enough to have pre-outs on the back of his receiver--a fairly rare feature on low-powered vintage receivers.
BTW, if you don't feel like going vintage, I think the Behringer A500 is best modern bang-for-the-buck wattage out there.
laatsch55
Super Member
Very true Sir!
laatsch55
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yesshows77
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Silver-faced Receivers:
Sansui 5000x
Sherwood S-7900A
Onkyo TX-4500 Mk II
Concept 6.5
Sansui 7070
Rotel RX-803
Yamaha CR-1020
Pioneer SX-939
Kenwood KR-7600
Nikko NR-1015
Sherwood S-9910
Onkyo TX-6500 Mk II
Concept 11.0
Fisher RS-1060
Black-faced Receivers:
Luxman R-115
Nakamichi TA-3A
Yamaha R-9
Sony STR-GX9ES
Silver-faced Integrateds:
Sony TA-5650
Yamaha CA-1000/1010
Onkyo A-7
Technics SU-V8
Luxman L-430
Black-faced Integrateds:
Yamaha A-1
Sansui AU-717
Yamaha A-1000/1020
Harman Kardon PM665
Sansui 5000x
Sherwood S-7900A
Onkyo TX-4500 Mk II
Concept 6.5
Sansui 7070
Rotel RX-803
Yamaha CR-1020
Pioneer SX-939
Kenwood KR-7600
Nikko NR-1015
Sherwood S-9910
Onkyo TX-6500 Mk II
Concept 11.0
Fisher RS-1060
Black-faced Receivers:
Luxman R-115
Nakamichi TA-3A
Yamaha R-9
Sony STR-GX9ES
Silver-faced Integrateds:
Sony TA-5650
Yamaha CA-1000/1010
Onkyo A-7
Technics SU-V8
Luxman L-430
Black-faced Integrateds:
Yamaha A-1
Sansui AU-717
Yamaha A-1000/1020
Harman Kardon PM665
Blue Shadow
Waiting for Vintage Gear from this century
Kent's engineering specifications for an amp read Crown DC-300a. It will handle the load all day long. Now for a preamp to go with that amp.
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
Which would do the job in good order. And be reasonably priced.
