Need an amp

marrm

Hi! 

I need a new amp or receiver.  I've looked at what you have, but your specifications do not state if the amps have a "tape loop", ie  tape in /tape out connectors and a switch to use the loop.

I need something above 50watts/channel to power my ancient but excellent Bose 901s.

What would you recommend?  (Must have the tape loop!)


Michael

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

marrm wrote: »

Hi! 

I need a new amp or receiver.  I've looked at what you have, but your specifications do not state if the amps have a "tape loop", ie  tape in /tape out connectors and a switch to use the loop.

I need something above 50watts/channel to power my ancient but excellent Bose 901s.

What would you recommend?  (Must have the tape loop!)


Michael

Hi Michael.

I don't think I have seen tape loop on a stereo amp is a long time unfortunately.

I checked over the units/models (Cambridge, Yamaha, Marantz, Onkyo) we have on display and none have tape loop marked on them.

May I ask why you require the tape loop? Is it for connecting a tape recorder or something else?
There are one or two that have a line in and line out but this is not just the same.

The Pioneer A10 priced at £169.00 has a Recorder In and Out which should be the same as tape loop.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/pioneer/a10/pion-a10-blk (Click on the image of the rear panel)
There is no switch as such to select this. it is done via Input select on the remote or the front of the unit. 
Onlyo 30Watts per channel.

The Yamaha AS201 has the line in and out and also priced at £169.00
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/yamaha/as201/yama-as201-blk
100watts per channel.

Would either of these suit your needs?

marrm

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

marrm wrote: »

Hi! 

I need a new amp or receiver.  I've looked at what you have, but your specifications do not state if the amps have a "tape loop", ie  tape in /tape out connectors and a switch to use the loop.

I need something above 50watts/channel to power my ancient but excellent Bose 901s.

What would you recommend?  (Must have the tape loop!)


Michael

Hi Michael.

I don't think I have seen tape loop on a stereo amp is a long time unfortunately.

I checked over the units/models (Cambridge, Yamaha, Marantz, Onkyo) we have on display and none have tape loop marked on them.

May I ask why you require the tape loop? Is it for connecting a tape recorder or something else?
There are one or two that have a line in and line out but this is not just the same.

The Pioneer A10 priced at £169.00 has a Recorder In and Out which should be the same as tape loop.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/pioneer/a10/pion-a10-blk (Click on the image of the rear panel)
There is no switch as such to select this. it is done via Input select on the remote or the front of the unit. 
Onlyo 30Watts per channel.

The Yamaha AS201 has the line in and out and also priced at £169.00
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/yamaha/as201/yama-as201-blk
100watts per channel.

Would either of these suit your needs?

Kenny,

thanks for your very quick reply. 

The Bose 901 speakers come with an Equaliser, so in the amp, between the sound coming from the  pre-amp section and before it is amplified, the Equaliser has to reshape the sound. The Equaliser is connected just like a tape recorder.  The amp will have a "tape loop" or "equaliser" or "noise reduction" feature and switch on the front.  On the back it will have terminals marked "tape in" or "playback" and also "tape record" or "tape out" or "rec out". Probably this not the same as "line in" & "line out".

I went to one of the hi-class (ie very expensive) hifi shops here in Dublin and all their amps had tape loops. I've no problem spending £300-£500, but I'd rather do it in a shop like yours  where I know I'm getting value for money and not just paying for a fancy name.

Sounds like the Pioneer might suit, not the Yamaha. Anything else at a higher price?

 I'm replacing a very elderly Pioneer QX949.

I might call into your shop in Belfast next week if you have something suitable..

Thanks for your help.


Michael

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

marrm wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

marrm wrote: »

Hi! 

I need a new amp or receiver.  I've looked at what you have, but your specifications do not state if the amps have a "tape loop", ie  tape in /tape out connectors and a switch to use the loop.

I need something above 50watts/channel to power my ancient but excellent Bose 901s.

What would you recommend?  (Must have the tape loop!)


Michael

Hi Michael.

I don't think I have seen tape loop on a stereo amp is a long time unfortunately.

I checked over the units/models (Cambridge, Yamaha, Marantz, Onkyo) we have on display and none have tape loop marked on them.

May I ask why you require the tape loop? Is it for connecting a tape recorder or something else?
There are one or two that have a line in and line out but this is not just the same.

The Pioneer A10 priced at £169.00 has a Recorder In and Out which should be the same as tape loop.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/pioneer/a10/pion-a10-blk (Click on the image of the rear panel)
There is no switch as such to select this. it is done via Input select on the remote or the front of the unit. 
Onlyo 30Watts per channel.

The Yamaha AS201 has the line in and out and also priced at £169.00
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/yamaha/as201/yama-as201-blk
100watts per channel.

Would either of these suit your needs?

Kenny,

thanks for your very quick reply. 

The Bose 901 speakers come with an Equaliser, so in the amp, between the sound coming from the  pre-amp section and before it is amplified, the Equaliser has to reshape the sound. The Equaliser is connected just like a tape recorder.  The amp will have a "tape loop" or "equaliser" or "noise reduction" feature and switch on the front.  On the back it will have terminals marked "tape in" or "playback" and also "tape record" or "tape out" or "rec out". Probably this not the same as "line in" & "line out".

I went to one of the hi-class (ie very expensive) hifi shops here in Dublin and all their amps had tape loops. I've no problem spending £300-£500, but I'd rather do it in a shop like yours  where I know I'm getting value for money and not just paying for a fancy name.

Sounds like the Pioneer might suit, not the Yamaha. Anything else at a higher price?

 I'm replacing a very elderly Pioneer QX949.

I might call into your shop in Belfast next week if you have something suitable..

Thanks for your help.


Michael

Hi Michael.

The Marantz PM6006 also has the recorder input out put and is one of the best in this price range, 5 star reviewed in What Hifi.
Currently priced at £349.00
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/marantz/pm6006/mara-pm6006-blk

The Arcam A19 which is priced at £499.00 has a recorder out but no in
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/arcam/a19/arca-fmj-a19

Yamaha also have their RN402D network receiver priced at £399.00 which also seems to have the recorder in and out connections.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/yamaha/rn402d/yama-rn402-blk

Hopefully this is a few more options for you.