WTB: 3 channel amp or 3 Outlaw monoblocks

[mark090852]

Hi,

I have another WTB posting on this forum where I'm looking for RTi speakers and now I'm also looking for a 3 channel amp (approx. 200 wpc @ 8 ohms), or 3 Outlaw 2200 monoblocks, to power them.

I've seen a posting here for someone looking to sell an Adcom 5503 and I think that or the Outlaws would fit the bill just fine. Haven't heard back from the seller so I'm not sure if it has been sold or not. I thought I'd post here to check other options. So let me know if you have any of those or something similar for sale. Also, I would welcome any other suggestions.

Thanks,
Mark

[mark090852]

Or a 5 channel amp...

[ben62670]

Hi,

I have another WTB posting on this forum where I'm looking for RTi speakers and now I'm also looking for a 3 channel amp (approx. 200 wpc @ 8 ohms), or 3 Outlaw 2200 monoblocks, to power them.

I've seen a posting here for someone looking to sell an Adcom 5503 and I think that or the Outlaws would fit the bill just fine. Haven't heard back from the seller so I'm not sure if it has been sold or not. I thought I'd post here to check other options. So let me know if you have any of those or something similar for sale. Also, I would welcome any other suggestions.

Thanks,
Mark

I talked to the guy in June about the 5503. He responded for a while then I saw him acting like he was going to sell it to others, and now he hasn't replies in 2 weeks.:confused:

[MikeC78]

Mark,

Don't mean to derail your thread, but please post your experience with that new SVS PCU-13 in the sub section.:eek:

[mark090852]

I talked to the guy in June about the 5503. He responded for a while then I saw him acting like he was going to sell it to others, and now he hasn't replies in 2 weeks.:confused:

He must have gone back to his mother planet. Did you ever come up with anything else instead?

[mark090852]

I've got the speakers now but am still looking for an amp. Missed winning a Monster 3250 on eBay this past weekend. There are a couple of possibilities on Audiogon right now but I would rather buy from a Polkie here if possible.
So...anybody thinking of selling their amp with approx. 200wpc at 8 ohms in order to upgrade to a kazillion wpc? :)

[Gaara]

what is your price range?

[mark090852]

I can get 3 new Outlaw 2200 monoblocks for $921 with free shipping so I'm hoping to not spend anymore than that.

[AndyGwis]

Just FYI, I love my 1430 B&K 3 channel amp, so keep an eye open for B&K stuff. I think they make a 200.3 amp that would be in your budget used, and I would think would be much better than the Outlaw monos.

[AndyGwis]

Not sure about this guy's price (seems a tad high) but this would be a very solid piece for you. The newer 200wpc B&K stuff (like the 200.3 / 200.2) has really high current, something like 75+ amperes. I think the one below has 60 amperes, which is still awesome.

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1192673834

[mark090852]

Thanks, Andy, for the recommendations. It's interesting that you linked to that B&K 3220 on Audiogon. I saw that listing yesterday and have been in touch with the seller a couple of times via email. It is sort of at the top of my list of Audiogon possibilities, but I need to do a little research about that particular B&K model. I've heard good things about B&K.

My reason for considering the Outlaws was the fact that I could afford new ones and they would have a 5 year warranty. No worries about arriving DOA.

[AndyGwis]

Buying used is always a little bit of a risk, but I have probably done about 50 deals off our Flea Market, Audiogon, CL, and ebay combined and only one left a bad taste in my mouth.

That seller is 26 for 26 positive feedback and Agon sellers are typically the most reliable. I wouldn't have any concerns about that particular item if I was interested in purchasing.

[mark090852]

Andy, here is a B&K listed on eBay that I have been watching. Any comments about this one? I don't absolutley have to have an amp drive the rear speakers but it might be nice to have the 5 channel just in case. What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140149173843&ssPageName=

[AndyGwis]

That one looks awesome. I think it's pretty much the same model / series as the one on Agon but with 5 channels.

Looks like new and has all the paperwork / box. . . I would think anything around a grand would be a good deal on that one.

Great reviews everywhere I look. Not sure what it will end up going for when all is said and done, but put it on your watch list and make a bid if it's still near your budget.

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/amplifiers/b-and-k-components/PRD_124170_1583crx.aspx

That's a HT amp you could put in the system and not worry about for years. You could even upgrade your speakers a level or two and not need to upgrade the amp. Specs are very impressive, 75 amperes on that model. . . wow.

[mark090852]

That one looks awesome. I think it's pretty much the same model / series as the one on Agon but with 5 channels.

Looks like new and has all the paperwork / box. . . I would think anything around a grand would be a good deal on that one.

Great reviews everywhere I look. Not sure what it will end up going for when all is said and done, but put it on your watch list and make a bid if it's still near your budget.

http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/amplifiers/b-and-k-components/PRD_124170_1583crx.aspx

That's a HT amp you could put in the system and not worry about for years. You could even upgrade your speakers a level or two and not need to upgrade the amp. Specs are very impressive, 75 amperes on that model. . . wow.

Ok, I'll watch it and bid when it gets near the end. Wish me luck.