Amp for Onix RS550 MKII

[mmmmcheese]

Hey guys,

I am new to this forum and speaker type stuff. I am frequently on Headfi.org though. Anyway I will be getting a two channel music setup in my bedroom and I have decided to get the Onix Rocket RS550 MKII. I am still not sure on what amp to get. My dad has an old Son of Ampzilla that has a blow channel I think. ( My brother accidently was playing with the volume on a preamp and left it at max, then someone wanted a listen and it blew.) The meter lights also do not work. Would it be worth it to fix that amp or should I just get something like a Hafler DH 200 or DH 220?

Give me some recomendations on amps in the $200-$300 range. I am what you would call a basshead lol. I like good tight, puchy, deep, powerful bass. Mids and highs I like to be forward and very slightly bright. I have an older NAD 1020 preamp that I will use with it.

Thanks alot,
Mitch

 

[jaxvon]

You might consider going for a B-Stock Onix Integrated amp, also from AV123. They have their 60-watt integrated for $300. Plus, the bass and mid regions are bumped up slightly for a warmer sound as well as punchy bass.

Of course, this might not be enough power for you. In this case, a good Hafler amp, or maybe a vintage Harman Citation would do the trick. Check out Audiogon, they usually have some decent stuff in your price range. Ebay is another good source too.

 

[mmmmcheese]

Ok. I have been looking at these two amps. Do they seem like good deals to you?

DH 220

DH 200

 

[jaxvon]

Yeah, they do. I'm not sure about the modded one, but it should be fine. Hafler makes "Tank Amps". They aren't pretty, but they have rock-solid build quality and will run forever. Either one will work well, but mind you they have a very flat response, which means no bass or midrange boost. Power wise though, they will deliver.