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Best 200 dollar amp?

904 Views 4 Replies 2 Participants Last post by shnxx, Feb 21, 2014

shnxx

Discussion Starter · Feb 21, 2014

I'm looking to set up something with my Pioneer BS-22.

I have an Airport Express which will serve as the source and DAC.

I might add a sub down the line if I find the bass insufficient.

Any recs?

I've heard some good things about Dayton 150 but also some negative opinions about it...

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afrogt

· #2 · Feb 21, 2014

you probably want an A/V receiver instead of an amp like the Dayton APA150, especially if you plan to add a sub later.

You want something that can do bass management. plus you can use the optical output from the airport express to the receiver.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38

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shnxx

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 21, 2014

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Originally Posted by afrogt /t/1519013/best-200-dollar-amp#post_24387383

you probably want an A/V receiver instead of an amp like the Dayton APA150, especially if you plan to add a sub later.

You want something that can do bass management. plus you can use the optical output from the airport express to the receiver.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38

Yamaha RX-V375- That looks like a great deal.

Only 189.95 and comes with remote.

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afrogt

· #4 · Feb 21, 2014

yep...

That's a sale price, it's normally $249.

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shnxx

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 21, 2014

I've posted this question at several places and there have been many many many recommendations.

Lepai: ~$20
Dayton DTA-100a: $70
Lepai LP7498E 200W: $130
Dayton APA 150: $150
Yamaha RX-V375: $189
TEAC AH-01: $299
emotiva mini X: $219
Topping TP60: $220
Yamaha RX-V475: $400
Denon AVR-1913: $400
Denon E300: $400
Yamaha CRX-N560BL: $450

I rather like the Yamaha RX-V375 and TEAC AH-01 so far.
They seem like a lot of functionalities for very little money.
Lepai or Dayton100a seem like good deals but I don't know if I will like having no sub.

But having no experience buying these things, I really have no idea lol... it seems very subjective.

Not that many reviews have measurements.

I'm guessing the differences are power, noise, and the frequency/power profile right?

And then creature comforts like remotes, # of inputs, airplay, etc.

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