Suggestions wanted for an Amp between 50 to 60K, Indian Rupees of course!

Maximum · #1 26-03-08, 11:17 AM

Hi guys, I've been a frequent visitor to this forum over the last few months, I'm going to start building a music system and i've decided my first purchase will be an amp, I'll buy the CD player and speakers subsequently, ie when i have the money!

I'm looking for an integrated amp and my budget is hovers around 50k, I can stretch it to around 60k if i'm bewitched! I listen to all kinds of music, mostly though it's rock and jazz. I'm based in Bangalore.

Your suggestions are invaluable to me! Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

Thank you!

dinyaar · #2 26-03-08, 11:35 AM

Hi,
Look at amps from Nad(355), Arcam or rotel(RA 04) to start with. If u want something to drive most speakers also consider the Nad pre/power c162/272 so ur choice of speakers is vast. U could try marantz too though i feel their strenght lies in cd players.
Regards

Maximum · #3 26-03-08, 11:54 AM

Thank you Dinyaar. I'll check out where I can audition the Nad combo in Bangalore. Which Arcam model do you recommend?

soundsgreat · #4 26-03-08, 12:00 PM

Hi Maximum,

I'd suggest you to try pre-power combo then integrated since you listen to rock, It needs the drive power which an pre-power can easily delever then an integrated,aslo for detailed sound like jazz its always preffered !

Also are you particular bout new or will pre-owned will do coz,If you are Ok with the pre-owned stuff the choice is vast and also the budget that U've allocated can easily allow you to buy every thing at one go instead of buying an amp and sitting with it.

If you want I there are some Pre-power combos thats up for grabs at cheap prices. like Proton Pre-Power,NAD Pre-Power etc in the range of 25-30 K.

Am in bangalore aswell so if are upto it then send me PM we'll take it from there.

dinyaar · #5 26-03-08, 12:09 PM

Hi Max,
I like the Arcam A70. Not the best drive for the most demanding speakers(50 wpc) but good tonality.
If u like to play loud at most times i really feel u need a big amp and a pre/power from Nad i think is the best bet. I know it gets mediocre reviews here but if it has to be an integrated then the Nad C372 can also be tried. Its 150 WPC and is decent for about 50K.(the arcam @50wpc would retail at that price)
So basically ur requirements and proposed speaker choice will dictate the choice of amplification. If u buy really efficient speakers(90db or more) u can go loud and clean even with a 50 watter.
Regards

Maximum · #6 26-03-08, 12:22 PM

Ok will list Arcam A70 and the C372 as ones to try out. This may be off-topic, but is there a compelling reason why pre/power combos are preferred over integrateds?

dinyaar · #7 26-03-08, 12:38 PM

Hi,
Sure since both the pre and the power are different components, in different chassis having different power supplies there is no chance of the subtle pre circuitry getting clouded by the muscle of the power stage.
The pre powers are cleaner, more stable and offer more flexibility but they cost more so thats the downside.

To confuse u further a good integrated can shame a budget pre power combo but great integrateds come at a much higher price. Examples of moderately priced great integrateds are Primare I 30 , Musical Fidelity A5 etc but they cost much much more than 50K
Regards

neo · #8 26-03-08, 02:02 PM

Hey!
Since you are in Banglore you should also give Creek 5350SE a listen.
It may be just a bit more than your allocation(65-70) but it is def one to consider.
All the best. Cheers

Maximum · #9 26-03-08, 03:37 PM

Thank you Dinyaar, Neo.

unleash_me · #10 26-03-08, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinyaar

...a good integrated can shame a budget pre power combo but great integrateds come at a much higher price. Examples of moderately priced great integrateds are Primare I 30 , Musical Fidelity A5 etc but they cost much much more than 50K...

Couldn't agree with you more Dinyaar. IMHO, they are worth the price.

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