Newbie with an amp question.

[Mother Mooch]

Found this amp @ MCM electronics and was wondering if it's a good buy to power up my Monitor 12's


http://www.gemsound.com/products_amplifiers-exa2950.html

200.00

[ohskigod]

I dont know man, in this case, power is not the issue, its sound quality. Most think there are no Pro amps with the sound quality a home audiophile demands. I think there is, but it has to be a damn good pro amp. I dont know if that one fits the bill. its a crap shoot.

for a monitor 12, and a 200 budget, go used. Rotel rb980 120 watts into 8 ohms, 200 into 4 would be fine for those 12's. Parasound is a good brand to look at used in that prise range as well. seems like they have been going relativly cheap lately on Ebay and the 'Gon.

want a little more beef?, used Carver would fit the bill. TFM line, or a m1.5 or 4.0 (I love mine)

[avguytx]

Ok. I have to throw my $.02 in since I have one. Find a good used Carver amp. The M1.0t on my Monitor 10b's is a delight to listen to no matter what the music. But some others would be the M.05t, M200t, M500t, and the TFM series. I know there are more but that's all memory brings up. I just love the sound of my 1.0t even though people say it wasn't one of their better ones. I guess I will have to find another model to make a fairt comparison! Keep an eye out on Ebay for them. Some are had reasonably.

[Mother Mooch]

Thanks man!

I was wondering myself if a PA amp would be warm enough... I think I'll go browse ebay and see what's on there!

So the 12's are ok with 4 ohms? That's nice to know. That way my options aren't as limited!

As somebody stated earlier! Welcome to the hobby to me! It's a mazing how much these Polks have changed my listening...

[Mother Mooch]

The Dude i bought these off of had a Carver, but wouldn't part with it! Grrrrrr


Ok, Carver it is!

Thanks

[avguytx]

Don't let that be the only amp you look at, though. There are MANY other great amplifiers out there that others will chime in with. Years ago, you used to see a lot of stores that sold Polk speakers also sold Carver and Harmon Kardon as well. Just keep your options open and be patient.

[ohskigod]

I was wondering myself if a PA amp would be warm enough......


looking for warm? oh you definitly want to avoid the pro amps :D

avguytx has some good advise, I forgot to mention the M200t, M500t amps. heard both, good solid amps. prices might not be as inflated as the tfm and m*.*t lines have been lately (inflated, but still worth it in my opinion)

I would say, avoid the one that looks like a cube, I believe its the m400? never heard it, but have heard mixed reviews with some very knowlegable guys here saying to avoind. following there advise has served me well, so I figured i'd pass on that knowlege to you.

good luck, and keep us posted

[Mother Mooch]

this look tasty... http://cgi.ebay.com/Carver-m-200t-amp-C-2-pre-amp-TX-2-tuner-system_W0QQitemZ130064025257QQihZ003QQcategoryZ715 44QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Says the the selector is stuck, but that's no problem!

Thanks Gentlemen!

And Yes, I will keep my options open! :)