AVMAX - Budget Stereo Amp Recommendations

[indy70]

Guys, I just happened to read the AVMAX Sep issue and it was a coincidence that I am in the market for a Budget Stereo amp as well. This issue of AVMAX was completely catering Budget stuff. I see good reviews of Cambridge audio Topaz AM5. Also, a great new amp from Norge - Standard series I for 17K. Looks absolutely good. Other recommendations I saw:

Norge 2030 - Rs. 6000 (I didn't see 2060 in the Mag, which has more Output watts)
Norge 1515 - Rs. 4000
Pace 2045 - Rs. 7000
DNM 499 - Rs 4950
Astonia SC300 - Rs. 3500
Norge 1000 Gold - Rs. 12000
Norge 4242 - Rs. 7700
Norge Reference 2000 - Rs. 14000

1. Are these correct prices ? I see Techguru.in selling this at a premium though AVMAX seems to be quoting less.
2. Any option for buying this for folks in Bangalore ? Most of them seems Mumbai based.
3. Budget upto 10K

 

[sgmane]

For Norge - Vector Systems - Brigade Road. You can demo there.
You can also buy directly from Mr. Bajaj in mumbai. E-transfer and he shall courier you the stuff.

 

[soni_mahesh]

pl let me know the contact details of mr bajaj

 

[spirovious]

Norge amp has more power than AM5.AM5 is good amp for the price and small room set up.Its soundstage is open.Norge 2060 is very heavy and pumps more power.

 

[denom]

pl let me know the contact details of mr bajaj

Eastern Electronics
225, Hammersmith Industrial
Estate, Sitladevi Temple Road,
Mahim, Mumbai - 400 016
Contact : +91-9821871023 / 91-22-2446 6627
Email : [email protected]

 

[elangoas]

Guys, I just happened to read the AVMAX Sep issue and it was a coincidence that I am in the market for a Budget Stereo amp as well. This issue of AVMAX was completely catering Budget stuff. I see good reviews of Cambridge audio Topaz AM5. Also, a great new amp from Norge - Standard series I for 17K. Looks absolutely good. Other recommendations I saw:

Norge 2030 - Rs. 6000 (I didn't see 2060 in the Mag, which has more Output watts)
Norge 1515 - Rs. 4000
Pace 2045 - Rs. 7000
DNM 499 - Rs 4950
Astonia SC300 - Rs. 3500
Norge 1000 Gold - Rs. 12000
Norge 4242 - Rs. 7700
Norge Reference 2000 - Rs. 14000

1. Are these correct prices ? I see Techguru.in selling this at a premium though AVMAX seems to be quoting less.
2. Any option for buying this for folks in Bangalore ? Most of them seems Mumbai based.
3. Budget upto 10K

Before you decide the amplifier, please tell us what is your speaker & sensitivity/efficiency of the speaker.... Atleast we can take the best pick for you....

 

[indy70]

Thanks to all guys. I emailed and ordered Norge 2060 from Mr. Bajaj. Hopefully I will get it in a week. Excited and fingers crossed.

 

[pradhan]

At whats price you getting this amp?

 

[indy70]

Norge 2060 is Rs 9750 + 750 for shipping. About 10K which is the same quoted by lot of folks here. Need to get the 3.5mm to RCA cable for connecting iPod/Mac. Thinking of getting it Reliance digital.

 

[Naturelover]

Haven't read AVMAX for some time now. The prices quoted used to be without taxes.

 

[dips0502]

For Norge - Vector Systems - Brigade Road. You can demo there.

I had been there last year. They had stopped dealing with Norge.

 

[indy70]

Folks, I have purchased the Norge 2060 and it arrived yesterday. I connected it to my Denon Book shelf and it sounds great ! Playing songs through my Mac with iTunes. I have to try connecting an old DVD player and play a CD. Thanks for all your support guys, I think I got the right product for myself.

 

[sspakala]

Hi Indy,
Congrats , if possible post some pictures of your set up.