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AMC 2100
AMC 2100
MSRP: $ 500.00

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Reviewed by:

psonic

(AudioPhile)

Review Date
June 4, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 1 of 19

Price Paid:  $200.00 from ebay

Summary:
One of the better values I've seen in audio. Partner this amp with good CD source and preamp and it will reward you. Do not judge quickly - it sounds lifeless initially - takes a bit to break in (100+ hrs). After break-in, I decided to try it in my main system. My dynaudio audience floorstanders showed this to be a very capable amp. Using a PS Audio Preamp and a good dac, it really shines. Excellent midrange, imaging and vocals with good bass and highs. In fact, after careful listening I decided I much prefer the AMC 2100 to the highly regarded Parasound HCA1000A. So for now it stays in the main system. This is a real sleeper of an audio gem. It also runs very cool, which is a big bonus in the summer. I may get another and bridge them. I can honestly say, if you're having issues with the sound, be sure to break it in and match it with good source and preamp - otherwise you are not hearing the amps true potential.

Strengths:
Sound, very good natural midrange, excellent vocals. Good imaging. Runs very cool. Price. Bested the Parasound HCA1000A. Drives 4ohm

Weaknesses:
Power cord not replaceable IEC. Needs to break in a while if new.

Similar Products Used:
Parasound HCA1000A, NAD, Rotel, Musical Fidelity, Audio Refinement. Dynaudio audience, Athena


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Reviewed by:

earnhardtjr8

(AudioPhile)

Review Date
February 13, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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1.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

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Review 2 of 19

Price Paid:  $240.00 from savinglots

Summary:
this amp is unreal im useing it to power my 2 700 watt car subs the lows are simply amazeingit will shake ur socks off i highly recomend this amp to anyone

Strengths:
awsome lows awsome mids and good high crisp clean bass

Weaknesses:
NONE


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Reviewed by:
David
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
May 11, 2002

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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2.00 of 5, 12.00 votes

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Review 3 of 19

Price Paid:  $210.00 from Yahoo Shopping

Summary:
$208 on Yahoo - Shopping

Strengths:
$208.00

Weaknesses:
$208.00

Similar Products Used:
NAD 2200


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Reviewed by:
Kerry
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
February 24, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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Review 4 of 19

Price Paid:  $239.00 from Hi-Fi Concepts(Inter

Summary:
I the amp connected direct from my old Sony C85ES cd player''s variable output plus a AudioSource SW-15 sub woofer(a very good sub after adding the insulation as others have said on this sight)hooked to the low level outputs. The amp drives a pair of old Klipsch Heresys. This system is very simple but the sound is very good.The amp is very clean & powerful. Highly recomended, can not be beat for 239.00 including shipping.

Strengths:
great sound for little money

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Adcom,HK


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Reviewed by:
Aaron
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
March 22, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 5 of 19

Price Paid:  $300.00 from www.soundcity.com

Summary:
I purchased this amp at SoundCity over a year ago along with the AMC 1100 preamplifier ($399 total), and I've been very pleased with both of them. The 2100 drives my pair of Magnepan MMGs beautifully, and I really can't imagine a better match for the money. I've heard the Maggies in a similar listening room with more expensive equipment (the Audio Refinement Complete), and the AMC performs just as well, and actually adds a bit more to the lower end, where the MMGs are usually lacking.

The case is tastefully designed, and it's built like a rock. For $300 I couldn't ask for anything more.

Strengths:
Well-built, inexpensive, & very powerful.


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