Cosy Cool Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Never thought I’d start a sentence with “cheap, handsome man...” Sounds like me, come to think of it. I’d like an old (70s - early 90s) amp for the mancave. Will be using it only for streaming duties into bookshelf speakers. Here’s the ideal parameters: $300 max Bouncy needles Glowy bulbs Somewhat acceptable sound Bonus points: Black colour Imagine if you were the set dresser for some Nick Hornby movie about Hugh Grant working in a Chelsea record shop in the late 80s or something What do do you suggest?? Also, if you’re selling one of these things in Sydney - I’m interested! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Ha! I moved out of Sydney to hoard all my Yamaha amps away from the likes of you! Seriously, there are usually some good amps like this around.........................good luck in the hunt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I misread, and was going to say a George Clooney Amp With that criteria and budget I think it will be difficult, but maybe you will find something in the Philips, Akai, Teac or JVC brands...maybe Technics or Rotel, in black could be harder to find. Vintage receivers might be the go, but again in black.... could be difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosy Cool Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Yeah I thought it was a bit much. Doesn’t need to be black. Or true hi-fi. There’s a few on eBay I’m toying with. Thank you for your response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 My old AWA is black.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Answer for could be a Sansui. $300 budget could net you a nice amp/tuner combo, Say a Au-2900 matched with a TU-3900 . Here's the same tuner with a AU-4900 Not that hard to find either of these little amps as they pop up on eBay all the time, the tuners less so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Haven't seen those at that price for a while, but not impossible, and would sound nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittaku Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 How about getting some nice looking tubes? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32809652095.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Or even a real one for that matter Edit: thought you are hip to it. Edited September 30, 2019 by Muon N' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9X Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 30/09/2019 at 6:46 AM, Muon N' said: was going to say a George Clooney Amp Trouble is, these only play the left channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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