WTD: Old skool SS Integrated to drive my Royd Minstrels

[Idlewithnodrive]

Really only needs to be 50W+ and have a half decent phono stage. Clean sounding, not woolly.

Same sort of era as and a good match with my Minstrels would be good too. Anybody know what amps were used to voice Minstrels ?

Budget to about £200. Do you have / know of anything ?

Thanks folks.

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXPOSURE-RECULATED-INTERGRATED-AMPLIFIER-/221176572738?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item337f26ab42

Also worth asking the guys over on Hi-Fi Subjectivist!

[wee tam]

i have a limited edition , denon PM850 class A 35 wpc , superb phono stage , its going north next week for a work out (not to be confused with the inferior switchable A/B model) so , same deal as per evaluation , 200 notes +shipping , will let you know how it goes up north

[Idlewithnodrive]

i have a limited edition , denon PM850 class A 35 wpc , superb phono stage , its going north next week for a work out (not to be confused with the inferior switchable A/B model) so , same deal as per evaluation , 200 notes +shipping , will let you know how it goes up north

Sorry, don't get what you are saying Tommy ? :)

[wee tam]

the ltd edition pm850 denon , class A 35 watts per channel , superb phono stage , its going to glasgow next week on trial , if it doesn't work out , same deal 200 plus shipping , very very good nick for its age , circa 1400 notes when new , don't confuse it with the inferior switchable 8 series , this is a 25 kilo beast

[southall-1998]

the ltd edition pm850 denon , class A 35 watts per channel , superb phono stage , its going to glasgow next week on trial , if it doesn't work out , same deal 200 plus shipping , very very good nick for its age , circa 1400 notes when new , don't confuse it with the inferior switchable 8 series , this is a 25 kilo beast

Yummy, sounds nice:eek:

[Idlewithnodrive]

the ltd edition pm850 denon , class A 35 watts per channel , superb phono stage , its going to glasgow next week on trial , if it doesn't work out , same deal 200 plus shipping , very very good nick for its age , circa 1400 notes when new , don't confuse it with the inferior switchable 8 series , this is a 25 kilo beast

Sounds interesting Tommy.

Let me know how it goes eh ?

[wee tam]

its awesome shane , bloody gutted i can't accomodate it forever , but the wife has a new fish tank , 700 litre :doh: so cutting down lol
https://www.google.co.uk/#
its big , its heavy and its soooooperb
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&ved=0CDwQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hifiwigwam.com%2Fshowthread.p hp%3F78978-Denon-PMA850&ei=Nc75UMnRNPCR0QW1yYGgAw&usg=AFQjCNHJjIezPbrRhaqshkGU3u78K_L4lw&sig2=0--ADjEnvlCoWMFwFEU8OA

[wee tam]

bugger links are not working
pics on request

[Macca]

bugger links are not working
pics on request

If it ends up no-one is interested then give me a shout. :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

the ltd edition pm850 denon , class A 35 watts per channel , superb phono stage , its going to glasgow next week on trial , if it doesn't work out , same deal 200 plus shipping , very very good nick for its age , circa 1400 notes when new , don't confuse it with the inferior switchable 8 series , this is a 25 kilo beast

I'm interested in this Tommy.

I'll PM you

Cheers

[southall-1998]

I'm interested in this Tommy.

I'll PM you

Cheers

If you buy this, I look forward to your opinion on this amp. I happen to also own Minstrels too.

Enjoy!

[mad-moon]

This amplifier is superb....very very rare..I originally sourced this amp for Tommy...and had it in my system for a week...sheer power......
I should by all rights dig him in the ear for letting this go for £200.00...It is in very nice condition and sounds sublime...The phono stages are the best I've heard (integrated)...Oh and it is actually 85 watts per side at 8 ohms and 110 watts per side at 4 ohms...
i have a limited edition , denon PM850 class A 35 wpc , superb phono stage , its going north next week for a work out (not to be confused with the inferior switchable A/B model) so , same deal as per evaluation , 200 notes +shipping , will let you know how it goes up north

[istari_knight]

When I had minstrels I used them with a Naim Nait 3R & Exposure X with pleasing results... The latter is better than the former but the biggest surprise was when I dropped a Denon PMA-250II into the system for a laugh & it sounded exactly the same as the Expo :scratch:

Anyway, that PMA-850 is a beaut!

[Gromit]

The latter is better than the former but the biggest surprise was when I dropped a Denon PMA-250II into the system for a laugh & it sounded exactly the same as the Expo :scratch:

Anyway, that PMA-850 is a beaut!

I've often heard that the PMA-250 is a bit of a gem, you could get hold of them for peanuts not so long ago too. :)

That PMA-850 looks very interesting indeed - reckon that would work a dream with my little ProAcs which do need an amp which isn't too clinical (the Sony is just about right, although I'm always open to ideas if it means a genuine improvement). :)

[DSJR]

If the 850 is the huge lump from the late 70's, all I can say is that it was an integrated favourite of ours, although not as popular because Technics, Pioneer and Sony were far more established brands in the UK at the time :(

Also, look out for a Myryad MI-120, preferably with phono stage. Smooth sound, plenty of power for the Minstrels and proper output protection should you short the terminals accidentally...

[Gromit]

Ooooh...a bit of 70's Denonpron...

http://www.thevintageknob.org/denon-PMA-850.html

http://audioklassiks.de/Bilder/Denon/DENON.PMA.850.02.jpg :eek:

[Rare Bird]

Good luck ;) Rather have a Denon 'PMA500' :eyebrows:

[wee tam]

thats the one , did i say it can be split to be used as a pre :lol: superb and very very reluctant sale , so sad she can not stay , PM's answered
Ooooh...a bit of 70's Denonpron...

http://www.thevintageknob.org/denon-PMA-850.html

http://audioklassiks.de/Bilder/Denon/DENON.PMA.850.02.jpg :eek: