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Help me pick a power amp

Hi, I am sure this question is asked a lot but I am finding that searching this forum is rather difficult. I have a NAD C160 pre, and I just picked up a pair of B&W DM604S2s. I was going to get a NAD C270 power amp, but I can't really find any ones used for the price I am looking to pay. I have been looking at B&K Components, because I read on the forum that they make some of the best inexpensive amps there are. Is this true? I am looking to pay around $200, although less is better. The inputs will be a computer playing .flac files and a Rega P2. Any direction would be great, thanks!
dasfreeman
steveaudio
331 posts
 
Maybe widen your search to older NAD amps, like the 2400. And like others said, put Adcom's on your list too, maybe Rotels. "Opportunity" in that price range can be key.....
bdgregory
1,710 posts
 
I've had many B&K amps and you can't go wrong with them - especially in your budget range. I've also had several Parasound amps and agree with Tommy - the HCA1000 is a good option and can be found in your range. I find the B&K amps to be a little more natural sounding, primarily because the Parasounds have a little bit of punchiness in the bass, although this characteristic is attractive with the right speakers.

The build quality of both B&K and Parasound is fantastic.
rodman99999
6,109 posts
 
Here's what a few had to say about the Hafler DH-200, the model prior to the 220(which had more power and some other audible improvements): (http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/amplifiers/hafler/dh-200/PRD_115808_1583crx.aspx) There are some 220 reviews included. A number of the posters have owned NAD, Adcom, Bryston, etc and noted their preferences.
hifitime
715 posts
 
I've reread your post,and B&K does make a good amp for the buck. the ST-202 was a good one.
hifitime
715 posts
 
ST-140 too.
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