Mallard Posted November 12, 2020 Posted November 12, 2020 Item: Integrated amplifier Price Range: Around $200 Item Condition: Used Extra Info: I've just bought some Q Acoustics 3010i for my desktop PC set up. I have an ancient AVR that I could use for power but I'm ashamed that my audio snobbery is preventing me from using it. I'm looking for an integrated amp for around two hundred bucks, preferably in Sydney so that the shipping costs don't eat into the budget. I've seen Rotel and other brands go on here for about that much in the past but I'm wondering if anyone has something that would like to move on. Obviously for that money it's going to be old. Thanks
mbz Posted November 12, 2020 Posted November 12, 2020 What about a Pioneer SA-510, yep, old, looks like cr@p(?) The good news is it's had a full recap with quality parts, I've added a spkr protection kit, firmly believe all amps must have spkr protection. Sounds very good for that level, $200-210 posted? ( would need your post code etc...) Got a Yamaha CA-710 again full recap though not really a desk top amp... also north of $300-
Needo22 Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 Hi Mallard, I have a Marantz PM5004 integrated which I'm looking to move on. Its entry level from Marantz, but its a quality amp that offers 35 W pc into 8 ohms, and 45 into 4 ohm. This seems to match your Qs ok, especially if you're sitting close. I bought it new in 2013 for $500, so could certainly do you better than your $200 budget. Its a little large for a desktop, so I'm not sure this is what you're after, but PM me if you're interested. I'm in Sydney as well.
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