B&K Reference 200.7 $1300? Please Help

[andrew_mac]

B&K Reference 200.7 series 1 $1300 shipped.
Is this a good deal if the amp is perfect?
Also, What's the difference from Series 1 to series 2? Any advice on this would be awesome.

Drew

[tcrossma]

I paid $1200+shipping for my 200.5, in excellent condition. I'd say you're getting a very fair price. I think the only difference between the S1 and S2 is faceplate cosmetics, but I could be wrong.

[andrew_mac]

Awesome! I'm just about ready to pull the trigger here.

Anyone else know if i should be concerned about series 1 or 2

Thanks!

[polkatese]

no, you got it right, tcrossma. For their multichannel power amp series, the only change from original (you can say they are S1) to S2 is faceplace only, to match their Pre/Pro series (Reference 50 S2), and dropped the THX Ultra/2 certification (which is more of a marketing gimmick than real life difference).

Now, on the same subject, from REF50 original to REF50S2, that's a bit difference, DPLx as one of them, albeit it has been 4 years since.

[dpowell]

For comparison, this 200W X 6 Channel B&K Reference 7260 went for $986 after shipping on Ebay this week.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180232258625&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

[andrew_mac]

Thanks for all your inputs. I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Can't wait to hear this amp with my speakers!

Now I need a good 7.1 Processor to go with it. ;)

[dorokusai]

The Reference series is escellent and you did pretty good. Enjoy and post pics!