beset ref amps under 300$

[powpowmeow]

need a reference amp to power a couple monitors, under 300 bux if possible
dont have the monitors yet, but i wont be having a huge power need with them or anything

thanks!

 

[mjbphotos]

Stage monitors or studio monitors?

 

[Massive Master]

*Assuming* studio monitors, Emotiva's UPA200 is a bang-for-the-buck wonder box -- UPA-200 | 125W x 2 | Emotiva Audio | High-end audio components for audiophiles and videophiles, spanning 2-channel music systems, as well as 5.1 and 7.1 home theaters. Products include multichannel amplifiers, stereo amplifiers, and monoblock amplifi

That said - If you can kick it up a bit, the XPA200 is on an entirely different level...
XPA-200 Stereo Power Amplifier | Emotiva Audio | Emotiva Audio | High-end audio components for audiophiles and videophiles, spanning 2-channel music systems, as well as 5.1 and 7.1 home theaters. Products include multichannel amplifiers, stereo ampli

 

[powpowmeow]

sorry guys - yes, studio monitors. looking into emotiva stuff...thanks!

 

[CoolCat]

Ive enjoyed a Carver amp, it was cheap used and powerful... it seems others feel the same way, because they arent easy to find on Used GC anymore?

heres an fleabay example...
Carver PM 600 Power Amp Stereo | eBay

I'll add, looking at Massives suggestion, I'd go with that...a brand new at that cost, $349 ish versus very-used at $280...no brainer