Author Topic: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php (Read 7215 times)

Bemermeister · « **on:** Feb 08, 2015 at 06:39 PM »

Hi Masters,

Please list down your recommendations for best bang for the buck integrated amplifiers under 20K Pesos!

Need opinions from the veterans here.

Thanks in advance!

zram18 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 08, 2015 at 06:46 PM »

sir, bang for the buck ang NAD 316bee (without subout)-15k
and NAD 326bee (with 2 subout)-19.8k

btw, wat speakers are u going to use?

Bemermeister · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 08, 2015 at 06:49 PM »

Hi Sir Zram,

Appreciate the quick reply! This is duly noted. I am going to use a pair of Anthony Audio Titus Gold Bookshelf speakers. I don't think I am going to use a subwoofer but having that option would not hurt.

I'll research more about those amplifiers.

Thanks!

Superman · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 08, 2015 at 06:51 PM »

What are your speakers?

Bemermeister · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 08, 2015 at 07:02 PM »

Anthony Audio Titus Gold BS sir.

Superman · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 09, 2015 at 11:52 AM »

Sorry can't comment as I have no experience with those speakers. Good luck!

meat_eater · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 09, 2015 at 11:56 AM »

Quote from: Bemermeister on Feb 08, 2015 at 06:49 PM

Hi Sir Zram,

Appreciate the quick reply! This is duly noted. I am going to use a pair of Anthony Audio Titus Gold Bookshelf speakers. I don't think I am going to use a subwoofer but having that option would not hurt.

I'll research more about those amplifiers.

Thanks!

Best to ask Anthony on what amp he used when he designed/tested the speakers. Not sure now, but years ago, I believe he used a Cayin SS amp for the 1st gen Omega (ring radiator).

questforthegoodlife · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 09, 2015 at 12:05 PM »

JDLabs Baby G or a tube hybrid from JDLabs. all both below 20k. especially the Baby G, well below the 20k limit.

Bemermeister · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 09, 2015 at 02:15 PM »

Sounds interesting. Where to inquire about jd labs?

Anyone here using a Yaqin amp? Auditioned the speakers with a Yaqin Amp at Master's showroom.

questforthegoodlife · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 09, 2015 at 02:32 PM »

Quote from: Bemermeister on Feb 09, 2015 at 02:15 PM

Sounds interesting. Where to inquire about jd labs?

Anyone here using a Yaqin amp? Auditioned the speakers with a Yaqin Amp at Master's showroom.

Here's the link to his own thread but message him directly.

http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,40823.10890/topicseen.html

luis · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 09, 2015 at 02:41 PM »

Quote from: Bemermeister on Feb 08, 2015 at 07:02 PM

Anthony Audio Titus Gold BS sir.

sir, what overall sound characteristic are you looking for, warm, neutral, bright, round or not so round? If Titus Gold is warm, get a neutral sounding amp; if it is bright to neutral get a warm sounding amp.

this hobby is really a journey, there is speaker and amp matching and there is hit and miss talaga. best to audition.

happy hunting.

DTNS · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 09, 2015 at 07:00 PM »

the NAD C326BEEE gets my vote!

visit or contact Watt HiFi at Makati Cinema Square to check if they have stock, and if you can audition. best to bring your speakers there so you can test.

Bemermeister · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 09, 2015 at 08:08 PM »

Thanks Guys!

I'm quite new to the community so I am taking the opportunity to learn from you guys. Appreciate the replies.

My apologies for posting in the wrong thread, this should've been under Amplifiers

zram18 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 10, 2015 at 09:41 PM »

apologies noted sir, but for me no need for that and its understandable considering the fact that you are new here in this community.

actually, i did not even notice it that you posted under the topic on Speakers (instead of under Amplifiers)

meat_eater · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 11, 2015 at 07:40 AM »

Quote from: DTNS on Feb 09, 2015 at 07:00 PM

the NAD C326BEEE gets my vote! visit or contact Watt HiFi at Makati Cinema Square to check if they have stock, and if you can audition. best to bring your speakers there so you can test.

This is indeed a solid pick. But like with anything Audio, system matching and preferences should be taken into consideration.

having owned A audio speakers myself, I think his speakers tend to be on the warm side, and the NADs, which I like paired with the PSB, tend to lean on the warmish-neutral side as well.

Baka lang sumobra

You could also get an entry level emotiva, forgot the model, pero mga 11k un ehh. Good bang for buck din.

Cheers

DTNS · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 11, 2015 at 07:52 AM »

Quote from: meat_eater on Feb 11, 2015 at 07:40 AM

This is indeed a solid pick. But like with anything Audio, system matching and preferences should be taken into consideration.

having owned A audio speakers myself, I think his speakers tend to be on the warm side, and the NADs, which I like paired with the PSB, tend to lean on the warmish-neutral side as well.

Baka lang sumobra

You could also get an entry level emotiva, forgot the model, pero mga 11k un ehh. Good bang for buck din.

Cheers

that would be the Emotiva Mini-X. Emotiva also has a new int amp called the Flex Fusion. check it out:

https://emotiva.com/products/amplifiers/fusion-flex

Bemermeister · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 11, 2015 at 10:26 PM »

First time I've seen this Emotiva Amps

Anyone selling these locally?

Bemermeister · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 11, 2015 at 10:58 PM »

I have not tried many amps so far but what amplifier usually sounds neutral given the A Audio speakers have a warm sound sig?

DTNS · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 12, 2015 at 09:14 AM »

Quote from: Bemermeister on Feb 11, 2015 at 10:26 PM

First time I've seen this Emotiva Amps Anyone selling these locally?

pm mickmads or elim.

cyberdraven · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 16, 2015 at 11:24 AM »

how about the locally assembled tube amps?

DTNS · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 16, 2015 at 01:26 PM »

Quote from: cyberdraven on Feb 16, 2015 at 11:24 AM

how about the locally assembled tube amps?

like AMX? they're also a good choice.

Bemermeister · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 16, 2015 at 02:04 PM »

Hi!

Locally manufactured amplifiers are also nice from what I have read. I have yet to hear them

So far here are the top contenders:

1. NAD 326BEE
2. JD Labs Baby G Amplifier

fredreadrick · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 16, 2015 at 03:15 PM »

Mods, please move this to AMPLIFIER SECTION

mayong_md · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 18, 2015 at 05:27 PM »

May I suggest, please include the Sakura AV200T in your auditions. It's a hybrid integrated amp, tube preamp and SS amp section. Get the modded hyperaudio one. Mr. Rivo installed a phono stage in one of the line inputs. It's bang-for-the-buck at 11k. Definitely a must try. Good luck.