Cheap amp w/pre-out

beowulf · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 10:32 pm »

A used Rega Brio-R is under $600. It's got great reviews, sounds pretty good for solid state class A/B (I have one myself), a remote and a very decent phono stage. That's 50 watts.

If you have efficient speakers such as Omega another good used amp would be the Decware Super Zen (also around $600 used). Very special, but no frills amp that has a volume control and 2 line level inputs.

If you want really cheap (and brand new) a Yamaha R-S300 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver is a good choice for around $279 and the R-S201 is about $149.

Edit: sorry I didn't read into the Pre-out needed section.

Canada Rob · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 10:44 pm »

Quote from: vinagunner on 27 Apr 2015, 09:35 pm

I need an interim integrated amp ASAP as my amp needs service. Any suggestions, pls?

What's the pre-out needed for?

beowulf · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 Apr 2015, 10:49 pm »

Quote from: beowulf on 27 Apr 2015, 10:32 pm

A used Rega Brio-R is under $600. It's got great reviews, sounds pretty good for solid state class A/B (I have one myself), a remote and a very decent phono stage. That's 50 watts.

If you have efficient speakers such as Omega another good used amp would be the Decware Super Zen (also around $600 used). Very special, but no frills amp that has a volume control and 2 line level inputs.

If you want really cheap (and brand new) a Yamaha R-S300 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver is a good choice for around $279 and the R-S201 is about $149.

Edit: sorry I didn't read into the Pre-out needed section needed.

RDavidson · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 Apr 2015, 12:22 am »

Something cheap that sounds surprisingly good, holds its value, and is ridiculously stable even into difficult loads, is an old NAD 3020. I have a 3020B that I had recapped a couple of years ago. I won't part with it. Great amp to keep around if the big rig amp breaks or for throwing into the mix just for fun now and then.

vinagunner · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 Apr 2015, 05:59 am »

Meicheng · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 Apr 2015, 06:04 am »

Onkyo 9050 has a sub-out and a built-in DAC. Around $300-350 and sounds very good for the money.

Canada Rob · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 Apr 2015, 03:07 pm »

Quote from: vinagunner on 28 Apr 2015, 05:59 am

Thanks, keep them coming

I need pre-out for the subs

If your subs have speaker level connection, you don't need a pre-out, in which case the Temple Audio Bantam Gold would do a great job. I have these amps in two of my systems and really like them.

vinagunner · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 Apr 2015, 03:10 pm »

Canada Rob · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 Apr 2015, 03:26 pm »

Quote from: vinagunner on 28 Apr 2015, 03:10 pm

My subs don't have speaker level connection, ONLY hi-level. That's why I specific asked for pre-out

Got it. PM me. I may have exactly what you're looking for.

vinagunner · « **Reply #10 on:** 2 May 2015, 08:05 pm »

roscoe65 · « **Reply #11 on:** 2 May 2015, 10:31 pm »

I have an NAD D3020 - 30 wpc, bult-in DAC, analog inputs, headphone out, remote, as well as a a preamp level out (via mini DIN) for a subwoofer.

Full retail is $500 but you can find it open box for less. I tried it with Omega's and it worked fantastic. It is probably the biggest bargain in electronics you can get today.

Canada Rob · « **Reply #12 on:** 2 May 2015, 10:55 pm »

Quote from: roscoe65 on 2 May 2015, 10:31 pm

I have an NAD D3020 - 30 wpc, bult-in DAC, analog inputs, headphone out, remote, as well as a a preamp level out (via mini DIN) for a subwoofer.

Full retail is $500 but you can find it open box for less. I tried it with Omega's and it worked fantastic. It is probably the biggest bargain in electronics you can get today.

I think this is a great idea.

Audiophile58 · « **Reply #13 on:** 3 May 2015, 12:34 am »

Vin what speakers do you have the 7s ?
The red win Sig series all have AC and Lithium power battery as a buffer filter to any notice and a great setup and will last for years. if you have pretty efficient Loudspeakers a great deal.

Audiophile58 · « **Reply #14 on:** 3 May 2015, 09:50 am »

For those of you that Donot have a pre out for your subwoofer. If you call SVS the subwoofer company
My friend said they have a very good adapter that plugs into a RCA that that lets you plug your RCA line levels cables into thst for roughly $35. Problem solved just ask to speak with a Technician.

vinagunner · « **Reply #15 on:** 3 May 2015, 09:05 pm »

roscoe65 · « **Reply #16 on:** 3 May 2015, 09:45 pm »

Quote from: vinagunner on 3 May 2015, 09:05 pm

Funny you suggest this one as I've ordered a D3020

Too bad I'll need adapter for the pre-out and the other analog input. But you can't have it all, can you?

The 1/8" to RCA connection is fine. Depending on how excited you are about cable quality, both Monoprice and PE are a good source. If you want to get a bit more high end, a lot of the headphone guys have custom cables made. Audiogon is a good source for these.

vinagunner · « **Reply #17 on:** 6 May 2015, 10:57 am »

roscoe65 · « **Reply #18 on:** 8 May 2015, 12:21 am »

Quote from: vinagunner on 6 May 2015, 10:57 am

roscoe65, or someone else

Please provide a picture of the "mini DIN" I'll need to Connect my subs.

I'll run two subs With RCA cables

Btw, this one has all the connectivities as well, but I'd bought the NAD http://www.cnet.com/products/teac-reference-a-h01-amplifier-series/

I had mispoken - it is a 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-stereo - not mini DIN. You can buy a 1/8" to RCA cable from someone like Monoprice.

vinagunner · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 May 2015, 10:02 pm »