5 channel amp

PSOVLSK

Just sold my XPA-5 so I need to replace it.

I'm looking to stay around $800 out of pocket, but I'd LOVE to find a much, much cheaper replacement. I'm not necesarily looking to upgrade per se, just wanting to try something different.

Since I've heard that LSi and NAD are a nice combo I'm looking seriously at this: http://home-audio.audioadvisor.com/search?w=Nad+t-955. I thought I'd see if anyone had anything they were looking to part with before pulling the trigger.

Thanks,

Paul

gdpeck

PSOVLSK wrote: »

Just sold my XPA-5 so I need to replace it.

I'm looking to stay around $800 out of pocket, but I'd LOVE to find a much, much cheaper replacement. I'm not necesarily looking to upgrade per se, just wanting to try something different.

Since I've heard that LSi and NAD are a nice combo I'm looking seriously at this: http://home-audio.audioadvisor.com/search?w=Nad+t-955. I thought I'd see if anyone had anything they were looking to part with before pulling the trigger.

Thanks,

Paul

I really wish you hadn't made me aware of the price of that amp...

PSOVLSK

I saw that Anthem pair and I do have an interest in them.

I should have mentioned in my OP that I don't think I'm interested in Adcom, Rotel, or Carver simply because I own or have owned all of them and I'm really wanting to hear something different.

I may end up placing an order for the NAD before the weekend is over. Seems like a great price and I have no patience...that's a lethal combo.

Kex

PSOVLSK wrote: »

... I may end up placing an order for the NAD before the weekend is over. Seems like a great price and I have no patience...that's a lethal combo.

The NAD would be interesting to try out. I hesitated about that model myself for a while. It's been on sale for the same amount for months from various reputable sources, but they seem to be drying up just in the past month or so.

Now I'm thinking more along the lines of the C275BEE two channel amplifier instead, and maybe just upgrading my NAD receiver for HT. Some of the newer receiver models have twin holmgren transformers, making them even more interesting. On a related note, I have never got my NAD T754 to even think about clipping (even with the proprietary soft clipping function turned off), despite driving speakers rated 3-6 ohms, and just 82.5dB sensitivity (I listen loud often, but never beyond reference levels). What will you be driving with this?

Below are links to a review of the T955, in case you haven't found it already, which pretty much echoes my experience with how NAD tends to deliver (even my receiver), and also to the C275BEE, just for the heck of it.

http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/nad_t955.htm
http://www.spearitsound.com/Stereo_Amplifiers-NAD_C275Bee_Refurbished.html
http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-amplifiers/C-275BEE-Stereo-Power-Amplifier

It'll be interesting to read your impressions if you do get it.

PSOVLSK

Thanks for the links Kex. I'll be driving an LSi setup (15's, 7's, and C).

cambir

I haven't decided yet, but I might end up selling my B&K AV5000. PM me if you have interest.

PSOVLSK

cambir wrote: »

I haven't decided yet, but I might end up selling my B&K AV5000. PM me if you have interest.

pm sent

rtart

Any interest in a Kenwood KM-Z1?

6 x 130wpc at 0.02%THD 8 ohms - ALL CHANNELS DRIVEN! It's THX certified, weighs 53 lbs. I've owned it for years and never had an issue. Clean power and cheap. Originally used it with the Kenwood THX controller, back when subs were all passive, (thus the 6th channel) and used with the whole THX certified Kenwood package of mains, subs and surrounds. I've long since sold all the other pieces, but kept the amp to use in my whole house audio system. Took it out when a local Polkie said he wanted it but backed out. In my closet for a year or so but works fine. I even have the original manual.

Sounds as good as the XPA-5 I had for a while (I did an A-B test for fun).

I say cheap, as in $150 plus shipping. I have amps running out my ears and could use the space.