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squeegybug · 9th December 2005

Most of my experience with amplifiers in that price range is for used products, so not much help (Carver, Adcom, McIntosh, etc.)

Some QSC are excellent. I don't really know about the newer import models. I've not tried the Stewart you're looking at, I have owned one of their small ones a long time, I wouldn't buy it again. Hafler is out of business, so if you don't want used....

Adcom are typically good amps, not sure what's in that price range new; the older 535/535-II/535-IIL/545 etc. have good history, but again are discontinued.

I've been curious a while about AudioSource, have heard good things. I can't offer any opinions since I've never owned one. They're in Oregon, owned by PhoenixGold now, who also bought most of Carver several years ago -- http://www.audiosource.net/amplifiers.html Maybe someone else has tried and can comment. I think you can get them at Circuit City now, they'll do a 30-day trial or whatever.

Steve

9th December 2005	#2
squeegybug Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2004 Location: MO USA Posts: 2,153	Most of my experience with amplifiers in that price range is for used products, so not much help (Carver, Adcom, McIntosh, etc.) Some QSC are excellent. I don't really know about the newer import models. I've not tried the Stewart you're looking at, I have owned one of their small ones a long time, I wouldn't buy it again. Hafler is out of business, so if you don't want used.... Adcom are typically good amps, not sure what's in that price range new; the older 535/535-II/535-IIL/545 etc. have good history, but again are discontinued. I've been curious a while about AudioSource, have heard good things. I can't offer any opinions since I've never owned one. They're in Oregon, owned by PhoenixGold now, who also bought most of Carver several years ago -- http://www.audiosource.net/amplifiers.html Maybe someone else has tried and can comment. I think you can get them at Circuit City now, they'll do a 30-day trial or whatever. Steve