Clarification of Answer by
maxhodges-ga
on
10 Mar 2003 11:38 PST
jugger-ga,
Thanks for the feedback and opportunity to clarify my answer for you.
Generally people don't specifically review used systems. Generally,
products are reviewed and you can often find them used.
Audio Review is one of the best sites I know for reviews, and it's
pretty easy to troll without spending too much time. For example,
click the amplifiers category, then you can sort by Price and see
ratings, or sort my Ratings and check price. There are LOTS of
excellent choices in your price range. If you are overwhelmed by
choice, simply apply this principle: the harder it is to chose between
two or more alternatives the less the decision matters! The more
equally attractive the options are, the less significant the decision.
If you are seeking a used system under $2500 then I can recommend with
confidence the Acurus DIA-150 with the NHT SuperTwo speakers and a
Sony Elite CDP-XA1-ES CD Player. Throw in $350 for some high-end
speaker wire and you should still be well under $2500.
I did a LOT of research before I decided on the DIA-150 and SuperTwo
combination, which I bought new. I spent hours on the web and at hifi
shops to research and audition systems. I listen to jazz, techno and
classical mostly, so I had high demands. For instance, I wanted deep
and accurate bass which is hard to find at an affordable price. The
SuperTwos deliver exceptional sound and exceptional bass for a system
without a sub. I would have preferred two speakers and a sub, but
given my budget and space the SuperTwos have not disappointed.
If you read the reviews for these products, you will see that they are
widely held to be outstanding products at this price point.
The Krell KAV-150a is another amp at this price point that is sure not
to disappoint:
Review of Krell KAV-150a at Audio Review:
http://www.audioreview.com/Amplifiers/Krell/MPL_671_1583crx.aspx
