Looking for a cheap stereo reciever or amp

SithSolo1

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Mar 19, 2001
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I have a pair of these that I want to use in my bedroom for casual listening while in my bed, that's it. The only thing that will be connected to it is the computer.

I have no qualms buying used/old hardware but when it comes to older stuff, say pre-2000, then I have no clue what brands/models I should be looking for.

Trying to keep it under $100, ideally under $50.

Any recommendations?
 

Muadib

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May 30, 2000
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It looks like Circuit City is going to close some 150 stores soon, so I would wait for this.
 

cheesehead

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I remember when a T-amp was $30.

You won't get much juice out of one of those - maybe 5 watts per channel before you start running into clipping.

I'd try and find something used, preferably one of the higher-spec Yamahas, a Marantz, or a Rotel if you can get one.

I've got a 4ch Yamaha power amp you might be interested in, too....
 

vshah

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Sep 20, 2003
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i would just look on craigslist for a used stereo receiver, you can probably find something for 50 bucks or less
 

Christobevii3

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I have a kenwood basic 5.1 receiver I could sell you if you wanted something used. I have a sonic impact t-amp on my desktop speakers and recommend it too.