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Title: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: zram18 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?
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: Superman on Feb 08, 2015 at 06:51 PM: What are your speakers?
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: Bemermeister on Feb 08, 2015 at 07:02 PM: Anthony Audio Titus Gold BS sir.
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: Superman on Feb 09, 2015 at 11:52 AM: Sorry can't comment as I have no experience with those speakers. Good luck!
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: meat_eater 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).
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: questforthegoodlife 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.
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: questforthegoodlife 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
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: luis 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. :)
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: 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. :)
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: Bemermeister 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 :(
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: zram18 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)
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: meat_eater 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 :)
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: DTNS 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 (https://emotiva.com/products/amplifiers/fusion-flex)
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: Bemermeister on Feb 11, 2015 at 10:26 PM: First time I've seen this Emotiva Amps :) Anyone selling these locally?
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: Bemermeister 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? :)
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: DTNS 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. ;)
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: cyberdraven on Feb 16, 2015 at 11:24 AM: how about the locally assembled tube amps?
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: DTNS 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. :)
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: Bemermeister 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
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: fredreadrick on Feb 16, 2015 at 03:15 PM: Mods, please move this to AMPLIFIER SECTION ^-^
Title: Re: Recommendations for Best Bang for the Buck Integrated Amp under 20K Php
Post by: mayong_md 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.