Budget Amp

[mike8863]

Hi guys and girls, you may recall I introduced myself about 3 weeks ago on this site as a retiree coming back. Well, after much deliberation, ebay activity and trawling local shops, I'm one step away from going back on the road.
Th eamp I acquired from a family member is FAL 100/4, which to me looks like a PA / guitarists amp. I'm also guessing as it has 4 inputs that its 100 watt per channel.
I obviously, or do i?, have to have a new amp. Bearing in mind I've spent my Kefalonia Holiday money, it has to be CHEAP if i do need one. Lets say a budget of £100, I envisage doing small venues, village halls and the like, the odd pub, playing to up to 100 people max. Any idea's or reccomendations would be greatly received.

Thanks in advance
and apologies if this should have been in the techy bit!!!

Mike:)

[Corabar Steve]

We've used these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SKYTEC-2-x-250W-POWER-AMP-DISCO-SPEAKERS-NEW-KARAOKE-PA_W0QQitemZ290087717572QQihZ019QQcategoryZ69962QQ tcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) for small / backup systems & never had any problems, they're nice little workhorse budget amp. Slightly over your budget I know, but the people I've given the link to will always try & do you a good deal.


EDIT: P.S. don't touch speakers by the same brand (even the dealers try & put you off buying them :d)

[mike8863]

Cheers Steve, will let you know how i get on.
Mike

[Jiggles]

That amp in the link runs a pair of Bose 802s really well!!! clear as well

[Dragonfly]

sky tec steve strikes again!!!!! sssshhhhhh ill get my coat and leave quietly .... no need for fuss. :D :D :beer1:

[Vibrant Sounds]

This is a great amp, T.Amp E800 (http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tamp_e800.htm) within your budget and has a three year guarantee.

Do not be afraid to buy from Thomann, their service is superb, and I have had one item (out of many) recently fail under warranty and they are arranging collection by UPS at their cost and will arrange repair/replacement.

[spin mobile disco]

Had a pair of sktec 300 watts running for 2 years with no problems. I think it is all the new speakers mde in last 6 months that seem to have problems.

[mike8863]

Thanks for the replies, got a choice now, which is good.
Mike

[mike8863]

Further on from this, as i said after 3 weeks, this is what I have to start off with:-
Citronics CD1 Cd decks
Citronics am7 mixer 3 channel
Toa / Nady 15" speakers on stands 250w@
PAL 100/4 amp, (to be upgraded!!)
2 Geni XTC lights
1 Geni Wildblaze
1 Geni Tmax7
1 Cheap small strobe
1 Soundlab smoke / fog machine
2 light stands
1 deck stand

All bought off ebay and similar for £ , go on guess!!!!!!!!!