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From: ST801804@brownvm.brown.edu (Steve Liebling)
Newsgroups: rec.audio.high-end
Subject: Power Amps < $1500
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Date: 1 Oct 90 12:54:59 GMT
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I'm in the market for a power amplifier for under $1500.  I want it to
be at least moderately powerful.  Intended possibly for speakers along
the lines of the Vandersteen 1b's ( which I find to be remarkable
speakers). I'll be using CD as the source if that effects the decision.
I've seen products by BK, Sonograph (made by Conrad Johnson), Onyx,
Adcom, Carver (yes, I know these last two aren't too well respected),
and NAD.

My question then is, which amps are good?  What other companies
fall in that price range.  I want a very detailed and precise image.  I
haven't been able to listen to all these amps, so I was hoping to get
some opinions of more experienced listenrs. Also, in what price range
does Bryston fall? How do they sound?

BTW:  I was quite impressed with the small 20W Onyx.