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Integrated amp shutting down

I had to downsize after the divorce and lost my beloved system, BWN803/Classe CA 300 amp, and Classe pre-amp. I picked up a cheap set of Vandersteen 2cis and am trying to run them with a Harmon Kardon AVR 500, which is really a surround sound processor with 80watts. The thing cuts out and shuts down with any volume. I suppose that means, the speakers are trying to pull more power than it can supply?
If that is so, wonder if you guys could recommend a good, inexpensive integrated amp, ss or tubes?
thanks,
joeb
entrope
482 posts
 
I am running 2Ci's I just acquired with 75 watts (Electrocompaniet AW-75) and have ample volume with no problems. I suspect the amp or as mentioned a short somewhere.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
a cyrus on the gon for 279.......superb
robm321
932 posts
 
You can't do wrong with the ASL AQ1001DT. It has the tube sound, but also has the better characterstics of SS - and that's with the stock tubes.
shoe
204 posts
 
Hi Joeb, sorry to hear about the divorce and the system. Been there and it was very difficult. This was a few years back but I managed to negotiate with my ex and get my JBL speakers back from her..ha! That was a long time ago.
I have been trying out integrateds for awhile. My favorite was the Naim Nait 5i but I needed more power. Arcam A85 is good, rather polite. I ended up with a Portal Panache, seems to do everything much better in this price range but You have to live without a remote.
Good luck!
rgcards
39 posts
 
Joeb,wher are you located. I might have some equipment you can borrow until yo're on your feet
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