Amp selection help required

Buy(or loan if possible) used amps and try out in your system. If it doesn't work then sell it off at minimal loss, or break-even.

Since you like low punchy bass, try to listen to the Krell KAV-300i with your speakers. If you still don't get the bass that you want, change your DIY speakers to those that go lower, or get yourself a sub.

If within your budget, could consider the below amp. If you are planning to continue in this hobby (believe me you will, because it doesn't let you off easily once hooked), then the below choice would be able to withstand some further upgrades in future, more so then choices like the NAD 3020i, Pioneer A400 and other models mentioned above.

http://www.hifi4sale.net/audio-video-equipment-for-sale-f1/arcam-a85-integrated-amp-used-t7848.htm#25815

Thanks ryder and hifikrazy for your suggestions, I am quite satisfy with my speakers so far.., just looking for a good amp with plenty of juices to match with the speakers.

Will arrange a date with a few good & kind senior forumers here for testing..looking forward to meet them!

organise a potluck party lah ... but u arrange the food and stuff.

Let the forummers bring their "potluck" amps to try out.

Just a suggestion.

Allen, will u be making an announcement soon as to the date and venue?

mugenfoo, good idea! Thanks for your suggestion!

Uncle_vic,
I was thinking to visit your place, can I just buy a bucket of KFC with free-flow softdrinks and some fun-fries, or would you guys prefer HappyMeals?

see ya..

When is this going to happen?

Allen, I prefer u come alone and then buy me chow kuay teow after u listen to my setup, la. Then I can jot down notes of your perceptions and your idea of what is good sound, as there is a possibility that good sounding system means differently to different persons. Then can suggest 'tailor made' a system just for your ears!

CT-Boy, Allen, Dheensay..........u can PM KK Then(forummer here) for a sneak review(or preview)........he came 2 weeks ago for a listen.

Dear Sifus,

What you guys think of this ONKYO amp? This is an intergrated amp, pure dual mono design.

Output power:
155W+155W (6ohm)
120W+120W (8ohm)

Dynamic power:
2ohm: 420W+420W
4ohm: 280W+280W
6ohm: 200W+200W

Damping factor: 400 (1kHz, 8ohm)

Link: http://audio-database.com/ONKYO/amp/integraa-919-e.html

There is a used unit for sale, asking price RM2500.00.

My questions:
1. Worth buying? worth keeping for long..
2. Is it too old?
3. How is the sound quality?
4. Any other better options/alternative?
5. Your comment about this amp please..

Thanks for your inputs !!

These are only sample pictures:




Thanks for viewing.

Awaiting your comments please..., nobody has used or listened to this amp?

Or your comment about brand - Onkyo please..

1. Is it audiophile grade brand?
2. Spare parts can be obtained easily?
3. Is not famous brand?
4. Better I go for other more familiar/famous brand?

Thank you for your inputs.

hi,

for a little more money and full warranty, why not get a Yamaha AS1000 stereo amp? Its new and won the Eisa award last year. Very good sound. I enjoyed it so far.

kc.