A better solution for the Alesis RA-500 AMP in this price range?

wafze · 9th January 2005

Hi i want to buy an amp for my dynaudio Bm15p ,currentlly the budget is only 500$

is there something better i should look for in this price range, than the Alesis RA-500

thx a lot

MASSIVE Master · 9th January 2005

A used Bryston?

hethaerto · 9th January 2005

I have two Alesis power amps. They sound good, are fan-less, and look nice.
But do yourself a favor, and do NOT buy one.
Both of my amps have problems with the right channel cutting out (or plain not working) while using the balanced inputs.
If you don't care about using balanced inputs, then Alesis will work fine.
People recommend Hafler quite often.
Allen

Nerve Nickels · 9th January 2005

yes the same shit happened to me.....right side...balanced inputs failed...

wafze · 9th January 2005

thx a lot for your first opinions, i wanted to use them with XLR connections

Jim Williams · 9th January 2005

I use used Adcom GFA 535, 545 and 555 power amps. They have beaten $5k amps easily and can be had for a song. No fans, dead quiet, never fail.

Jim Williams
Audio Upgrades

9th January 2005	#1
wafze Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 170 Thread Starter	A better solution for the Alesis RA-500 AMP in this price range? Hi i want to buy an amp for my dynaudio Bm15p ,currentlly the budget is only 500$ is there something better i should look for in this price range, than the Alesis RA-500 thx a lot

9th January 2005	#3
hethaerto Gear nut Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Ridgecrest CA Posts: 123	I have two Alesis power amps. They sound good, are fan-less, and look nice. But do yourself a favor, and do NOT buy one. Both of my amps have problems with the right channel cutting out (or plain not working) while using the balanced inputs. If you don't care about using balanced inputs, then Alesis will work fine. People recommend Hafler quite often. Allen __________________ *I Make Demos, Bitch Studio* Let me turn your dreams into mud.

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