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Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
 
No no, I'm not trading in my sister, I just wondered if any of you lovely people could advise me where to get a good, cheap second-hand amp from (in London or online) and what brands you would recommend. I've had some top-notch musical equipment advice from you in the past so my hopes are high. Thanks all in anticipation [Smile]
 
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
 
Specifically for what instrument UT?
 
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
 
OR is it just an Amp you want ? (for playing music rather than an instrument) I have a lovely old 70's Sony Amp that oozes warm sexy tones and you can pick them up for about a tenner on ebay..

[ 20.03.2006, 07:24: Message edited by: Darryn.R ]
 
Posted by Thorn Davis (Member # 65) on :
 
I used to have an old Sony amp from the 70s, and that was really good. In fact, in 30 years of use (it usde to belong to my dad) the only thing that ever went wrong was the bulb went behind the FM receiver display. It's a pointed contrast to the Rotel one I use at the moment, which likes to blow a fuse every six months or so.

What happened with Sony? They used to make stuff that was - you know - good, rather than just stylish landfill.
 
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
 
Yes, sorry an amp for my stereo so I can set up my decks again and practice before an event I'm organising in a couple of weeks time - I wanna play some vinyl like old skool djs not just use cds and ipods like modern ones!

I like the sound of a sexy 70s Sony amp for a tenner on ebay - thats right up my street! [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
 
An amp for my stereo? I think I mean an amp to be my stereo... you know what I mean. Poor technically illiterate me.
 
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
 
talking of second hand amps - does anyone want a trace elliot bass combo?

never been gigged, more's the pity.
 
Posted by Thorn Davis (Member # 65) on :
 
A second hand seventies amp by sony or NAD or someone is definitely your best bet, because most modern budget amplifiers don't have phono in sockets, and won't adequately amplify a record player. At least that's my experience of it. What speakers are you using? If you're not planning on using anything massively hefty, this amp might suit your purpose.
 
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
 
I have a Sony TA-1066 which I think is the bees knees, some people find the sound a little warm and fuzzy but I love it.

I picked it up for well under a tenner in a junk shop.

Have you looked in the Cash Converters ? They sell these old 70's valve driven jobbies that don't break for reasonable sums of money over here...

Edit, I back Thorns choice - The TAF looks good, they seem to change hands for about 20 quid.

[ 20.03.2006, 07:23: Message edited by: Darryn.R ]
 
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by omikin:
talking of second hand amps - does anyone want a trace elliot bass combo?

never been gigged, more's the pity.

Which one? I probably built the cabinet that was in
 
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
 
I'm just thinking if buying a valve amp is going to be the best thing for mashing with decks?
 
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
 
Does she want to mash with decks ?
 
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
 
Depends how literally you take the explanation of the word "mash" - she said she wanted to use her decks so I took it as that...
 
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
 
Ah, missed that..


I think an amp from the 70's will survive, the mixing desk is what would take the punishment..
 
Posted by omikin (Member # 37) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Waynster:
Which one? I probably built the cabinet that was in

it's one of these:

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think it cost me about £400 about six years ago. did you make my amp, waynster?
 
Posted by Waynster (Member # 56) on :
 
Unlikely Omikin - the Commando was a later model built after I left. Now if it was a BLX-80 then maybe I did.

Incidentally that was the most mind-numbing, soul destroying job I have had in my entire life. Closest I ever came to a mental episode through complete and utter boredom - I had to walk away.
 
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
 
mash? what is mash with decks? I, um, don't like scratch or anything hardcore, just play the vinyl and mix it in. mash sounds vicious!

I'm watching the amp in ebay that thorn linked too and will put in a bit a bit nearer the time.

Thanks dudes [Smile]
 
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
 
Watch out Uber, the postage on that amp is 15 quid and bids are now 15 quid so that's at least 30 odd for an amp you can probably find in London for 20 quid..

Pop along to Richer Sounds, there's loads of them in London, you could buy a Acoustic Solutions SP101 (Stereo Amplifier) there for under 60 quid.

link
 
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
 
Yeah I saw it was 15 quid postage, I was going to do a max bid of £25 but if you think I can get one from Richer Sounds I may well just go to London Bridge and get it from there.

I love having TMO boys as surrogate boyfriends when it comes to this kind of advice!
 
Posted by Darryn.R (Member # 1) on :
 
No problem, The Acoustic Solutions SP101 is an OK amp and has a Phono Stage for the record deck, and for 59.95 it's well priced too.
 
Posted by Uber Trick (Member # 456) on :
 
And its pretty silver colour will match the white/silver colour aesthetic and will look very pretty next to the idj! [Wink]
 
Posted by Doctor Agamemnon When (Member # 189) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Waynster:
Incidentally that was the most mind-numbing, soul destroying job I have had in my entire life. Closest I ever came to a mental episode through complete and utter boredom - I had to walk away.

Yeah, but... when I come to design my new transmission line cabs, you'll be there for me, right?
 


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