Amp advice

steverlynch · #1 06-19-2005, 08:45 PM

Hey folks-

Any advice for a used 200w X 2 amp in the $500 range. I currently have a Yamie rxv-2500 and Energy veritas 2.3 fronts. I haven't built out the rest of my system yet but intend to get the balance of the Veritas line + a sub. My room is about 7000 cubic feet. I have seen some Adcoms and Rotels on Ebay but looking for some insight on best bang for the buck...Any help is much appreciated!

Thanks!

rumble · #2 06-20-2005, 12:53 AM

Outlaw Audio sells a 200 watt single channel amp for $299. Two of them would be a little over your budget but they are new.

steverlynch · #3 06-20-2005, 12:56 AM

I'm new to the audio game - is it pretty risky buying used amps or do they tend to be pretty reliable if you go with a decent name brand? I wouldn't mind buying used if I can get better equipment and have reasonable confidence that I will get some useful life out of it.

hopjohn · #4 06-20-2005, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rumble

Outlaw Audio sells a 200 watt single channel amp for $299. Two of them would be a little over your budget but they are new.

Great recommendation, but just thought I'd point out that when you buy two M-200s they have a special price of $578 for the pair.

jaxvon · #5 06-20-2005, 01:53 AM

Another option would be to find a good used B&K ST-202 Plus on Audiogon. They're great amps and last forever.

Buckeyefan 1 · #6 06-20-2005, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by steverlynch

Hey folks-

Any advice for a used 200w X 2 amp in the $500 range. I currently have a Yamie rxv-2500 and Energy veritas 2.3 fronts. I haven't built out the rest of my system yet but intend to get the balance of the Veritas line + a sub. My room is about 7000 cubic feet. I have seen some Adcoms and Rotels on Ebay but looking for some insight on best bang for the buck...Any help is much appreciated!

Thanks!

Are you using the new amp to power the low end in your fronts (bi-amped), or the fronts completely?

steverlynch · #7 06-20-2005, 11:05 AM

I was considering using them to power the fronts completely but I'm open for suggestions

dillweed · #8 06-20-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rumble

Outlaw Audio sells a 200 watt single channel amp for $299. Two of them would be a little over your budget but they are new.

These would be hard to beat and would come new with a 5 year warranty. Also if you find them used Outlaw will accept the transfer of the warranty.