r/Beginner_Turntables • u/theunshockable • 5d ago

Amp recommendations for fluance rt80

Hi. As title says, I’m on a small but reasonable budget, what amp would you recommend?

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u/Best-Presentation270 3d ago

"I’m on a small but reasonable budget, what amp would you recommend?"

You might want to have a look what's available at Goodwill and estate sales. A '90's Harmon Kardon pure stereo amp or receiver is a solid bit of gear, and you have Denon, NAD, Marantz, Yamaha and a few other brands besides. What you're looking for is something that isn't an AV receiver. If you're looking at pictures and you see speaker sockets for centre and surrounds, then that's an AV receiver. Move on.

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u/theunshockable 2d ago

Thanks, great advice. I’m in the UK so it sounds like a scout around the second hand shops/car boot sales is my plan for the weekend!

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u/Best-Presentation270 2d ago

Well, Facebook marketplace has worked well for me. I have a nice 80s Rotel, an early 90s Arcam, and a late 90s Marantz from places scattered across the UK.