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Neat cheap amp suggestions . Help me have fun.

I have a system in a spare bedroom and would appreciate some advice on a neat power amp. Budget is less than $200.00. There are the obvious overseas contenders from NAD/Parasound/Adcom/Rotel. But I had hoped to get something a little more off the beaten path. I don't know, Musical Concepts modded Hafler, Sumo, perhaps even something weird. Ultimate power output will not be an issue, but it will need to have a bit of slam and not sound rolled off, a little bright would not be bad. I am just looking to have a bit of fun! Any suggestions? Any thoughts?
viridian
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sbank
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Amber 70 was indeed sweet in its day! Cheers,
Spencer
gregm
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You can diy yr own gainclone for a few $/channel. Here's one recipe.

Or check out these people.

Cheers
jrinkerptdnet
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by @ $100 and get a PSE Studio IV ... excellent sound and bullet proof design ... you would not be disappointed

Jeff
trelja
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Not sure if you can find a Bedini 25/25, Marty, but that sure was one honey of an amplifier.
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viridian OP
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Wow, thanks so much for all of the great advice, I am overwhelmed! Oh, and thanks as well for not suggesting that I modify whatever I buy to battery power and install binding posts made of coral from a small atoll off Thailand. So does anyone have anything in their closet gathering dust that they want to sell? If so, please e-mail me directly.
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