Shopping for an amp...

[getuhgrip]

My studio is a whopping 12'X12'. I'm thinking 60watts per channel should get me where I need to be with a rack amp. I'm looking at used stuff based on price. Any suggestions?
I'm accepting donations of used monitors too. I can provide heat and good company!

 

[trebles]

id say the halfer amps are all great value for money for what you get not sure if the model im thinking of is a halfer 1000 or a larger one in their range but iam sure their amps wont dissapoint

 

[Gidge]

Hafler TA1100....nice amp for the price....usually goes for $199.....

Samson Servo amps are decent enuff for home use and are pretty inexpensive.....

 

[tubedude]

Dont settle for anything less than the Manley Studio 240 Monoblocks... http://www.manleylabs.com/containerpages/440amp99.html

As you'll see, it should be right in your price range. Keep in mind you need a pair.
Maybe NEXT Christmas.
Check out the list price...

 

[getuhgrip]

I don't think I paid that much for my car man!

 

[Gidge]

are those decimal points in the right place?....

 

[battleminnow]

I agree with the TA1100 for a budget priced/good quality amp. If you have the money you can get that as well as a pair of Hafler M5 monitors (compared favorably to NS10's, if you like their sound) for $379 @ MF.

Pete

 

[MISTERQCUE]

Great deals also on Samson!!

 

[Gidge]

I brought home a pair of those M5's when I bought my TA1100 amp (package was $299)....they didnt have a hint of low end....they were ok, but without a sub, useless....good news is they gave me back $150 for them so i came out with the amp for $150....thanks GC....

 

[Gidge]

btw, before i brought home my Proto J's I was listening to them with a little Samson Servo amp and it sounded pretty decent....too loud in the store to see if it was as quiet and clean as the Hafler, but it sounded pretty good.......

 

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Monitor Amp

If you're shopping used, check out the hi-fi listings as well. Parasound amps can be had at reasonable prices, and are a cut above the small PA amps marketed as reference amps by music stores. I use a HCA-1000 to power a pair of Westlake BBSM-6 mid-fields, 200W/ch., 2RU, and no fan. The unbalanced input is the only strike against, the sound is excellent for $300. Listening to my old Carver on the same speakers is a harsh, night and day difference. They make smaller models including the HCA-600 and HCA-750 that you could find for less power and money. HTH