Topic: good and affordable stereo amplifier?

[chubbycortex]

hi, what can you recommend a cheap used but good stereo amplifier that can drive Diamond 9.1 speakers?

preferably one below 5K. thanks. just for my room, music only, no plans of upgrading to a 5.1, etc. set-up.

[audiojunkie]

Try to look for Japanese brands like: Denon, Marantz , Onkyo and other household names. American or European brands might way to expensive, but keep your nose stick to the market place to grab the best deal of the day!   

Godd Luck and Happy Hunting. ..   

 http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=66494.msg690647#msg690647

[chubbycortex]

thanks ha, you are most helpful  and nice gears as well.

[allan1836]

Look out for a used nad304. I sold NOS (new old stock) before at P5.5T only and slightly used ones goes around 4t this days.
If your the adventurous type, hunt for mint integrated amps at pier. I have a Denon PMA510  with only 50w/ch that sells for 2.5T at pier that can compete with newer amps costing around 12t to 20t today! For your room and type of speakers, 50w/ch would serve your purpose.   

[knat28]

Look out for a used nad304. I sold NOS (new old stock) before at P5.5T only and slightly used ones goes around 4t this days.
If your the adventurous type, hunt for mint integrated amps at pier. I have a Denon PMA510  with only 50w/ch that sells for 2.5T at pier that can compete with newer amps costing around 12t to 20t today! For your room and type of speakers, 50w/ch would serve your purpose.   

ask ko lang san banda yung bentahan ng amp sa pier?
TIA

[KwekuClyde]

same here, saan yun sa pier, intrigued ako hehehe

[deuce]

Buying surplus amps at the pier is an adventure and an art. you might want to review this thread:

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=15332.0

not only for the sellers' location, but for words of wisdom from those who went before. Be careful. The pier could be your bargain-hunter's paradise... or hell. 

[oweidah]

Buying surplus amps at the pier is an adventure and an art. you might want to review this thread:

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=15332.0

not only for the sellers' location, but for words of wisdom from those who went before. Be careful. The pier could be your bargain-hunter's paradise... or hell. 

so true,,, many totl vintage amps/receivers are backbreakers 20kg+. if you dont have a car and the unit conks out on you, pahirapan. and you gotta have a good technician pref. sanay sa vintage audio.

if you got around 2.5k, try the PIONEER A-UK3 or A-UK3ii. check out the surplus amp thread.