Integrated amp on the cheap (around $300). . .

pjchappy · « **on:** 16 May 2004, 09:37 pm »

I am looking for a cheap integrated amp. . .

It will be used to power a pair of GR-Research P1s: http://www.gr-research.com/paradox/paradox_1.htm

I will only use it for a few months. . .I am tired of driving my P1s w/ my amp for my sub. . .b/c I am tired of not having a sub!!!

Anyways, any ideas?

p

WEEZ · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 May 2004, 10:27 pm »

Maybe a Nad 320BEE, Jolida 301, Jolida 202A,etc....?

Or check Audiogon for used..

Good Luck!

WEEZ

pjchappy · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 May 2004, 02:06 am »

Well, now I'm thinking of just getting a Panny XR50. . .that way I won't have to also get a x-over for my VMPS Smaller Sub. . .

Anyways, still open to ideas. . . and I will look into yours. . .

By the way, did this really need to be moved from 2-channel?

p

JLM · « **Reply #3 on:** 17 May 2004, 11:09 am »

Consider the smallest Jolida hybrid.

Don't laugh, but last year I bought a factory reconditioned Harmon Kardon 70 wpc stereo receiver for $160 delivered for my 2.1 HT system (that doesn't get used much). The controls are very cheap, but if you use the remote, who cares? Otherwise well built and heavy (34 pounds). Tuner is better than in my Rotel receiver. On indirect comparasions to the Rotel, sound quality is close.

maxwalrath · « **Reply #4 on:** 17 May 2004, 01:03 pm »

I just unhooked my system to ship the preamp and amp out to their new homes, and I still have the little Jolida hybrid (301?) to take it's place. Music still sounds like music going from an almost 2k retail setup to a $300 unit. I was reminded once again why I never sold it even when it wasn't in use.

doug s. · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 May 2004, 02:06 pm »

here's one, a nice nad:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1089921584

now, shameless plug time:
i have a vintage sansui au-717 in excellent shape. it really is a killer integrated. also has preamp outs/main inputs (like the nad above), which makes it really versatile. if it had remote control, i'd keep it. but, i am replacing it w/a revox b251 w/remote. the sansui will soon go on ebay for $150 first bid, w/a "buy-it-now" price of $250. save me the trouble!

and, you'll get yer money back when ya let it go in a few months...

doug s.

doug s. · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 May 2004, 04:01 am »

after further research, my buy-it-now ebay price for my au-717 will be $225, not $250.

also, here's another excellent integrated f/s on a-gon:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1089924511

doug s.

dave_c · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 May 2004, 06:49 am »

I vote used NAD. I had a 350 that was pretty nice. It didn't rule the world, but I had no issues listening to music. Had all the convinience features: remote, pre-out, decent binding posts. No IEC though. I had one installed. Also, it has 2 sets of pre outs and one main in. You have to use jumpers to connect one set of pre outs to the main in. The stock jumpers are booty. You can get some decent ones from Infinty Audio on A'gon or you can have a nice set custom made from some bullett plugs and the wire of your choice. I don't know if its worth it on this amp though. In any case its good for 3 bills.

maxwalrath · « **Reply #8 on:** 19 May 2004, 12:39 pm »

I'm using the 301 now...I know I'm sounding like a broken record but the difference between NAD gear and the 301 was not subtle. I compared it to either the 350 or the 370. I've seen only 1 301 for sale on audiogon in the last year, I don't think it's a coincidince.

maxwalrath · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 May 2004, 12:40 pm »

I'm using the Jolida 301 now...I know I'm sounding like a broken record but the difference between NAD gear and the 301 was not subtle. I compared it to either the 350 or the 370. I've seen only 1 301 for sale on audiogon in the last year, I don't think it's a coincidince.