2-channel Amp for zone 3

[Deleau]

Anyone have a suggestion for a moderately priced 2-channel amp for zone 3 output on my AV-3805 that goes to AVS-300s in my dining room?

 

[mtrycrafts]

Anyone have a suggestion for a moderately priced 2-channel amp for zone 3 output on my AV-3805 that goes to AVS-300s in my dining room?

If you are looking for just a power amp, look at the Behringer A500, $180. Super amp for that, 120 watts/ch for sure at 8 ohms.

 

[wire]

Anyone have a suggestion for a moderately priced 2-channel amp for zone 3 output on my AV-3805 that goes to AVS-300s in my dining room?

Go pick up a Old Carver TFM series amp , there good amps , just as long as it was not abused or a Bryston pro series ( built like tanks ) amp go fairly cheap sometimes . Lots of clean good power for a fair price .
Both are High Current amps and sound great .

 

[Deleau]

Where is a reputable place online to buy the Behringer? Thanks for the advise, btw.

 

[zildjian]

Parts Express dot com. They have a good return policy. I've read that a couple people here have bought it from there, some returned it due to harsh treble, some kept it cause they loved it. I'd buy it from somewhere that you could send it back if you didn't like the sound since you can't listen before you buy with mail order.

 

[jcPanny]

AudioSource

AudioSource makes some inexpensive amps that are great for zone 2 or 3. They have refurbs on Ubid occasionally for as low as $50-60.

 

[Jack Hammer]

2nd the audiosource...

AudioSource makes some inexpensive amps that are great for zone 2 or 3. They have refurbs on Ubid occasionally for as low as $50-60.

...I've got an Audiosource Amp One/A powering my zone two from a Denon 2805, it sounds fine for background music. I havent had any issues with volume and the price was right, $65 for a refurbished unit from uBid.

My friend put an Amp One in her place ($60 @ uBid), the one unit is powering both her kitchen and bathroom, and she is completley happy with it. Plus they are stable to 2 Ohms.

Most dont recommend these for "serious" listening, but for a second zone and background music the price and performance on the refurbished units is hard to beat. They pop up at uBid every couple of weeks for the Amp One and every 3-6 months for the Amp One/A. uBid Amplifiers

My $0.02
Jack

 

[mtrycrafts]

Where is a reputable place online to buy the Behringer? Thanks for the advise, btw.

Googloe is your friend

 

[biz97]

The HK PA2000 is a nice amp that can be bridged into 2 channels as well

 

[tomd51]

The HK PA2000 is a nice amp that can be bridged into 2 channels as well

This is a pretty strong amp for its 100w/2 (bridged) or 45w/4 rating. I used this for some time in my main HT setup powering everything from my mains at one point and used as rear surround duty for a good duration. I'm currently using it to power a pair of outdoor speakers for which it's kind of overkill. You can find these either new or used for anywhere from $100-200... -TD

 

[Ron_Phelps]

The HK PA2000 is a nice amp that can be bridged into 2 channels as well

I second the advice on the HK.