5 channel amp

daboyz

I'm in wheeler dealer mode. In need of a 5 ch amp now that I have a full Lsi set up for my HT. I am willing to put up my Parasound HCA-1200 MKII as a trade or partial. This is killing me because I love this amp.

shawn474

I have a B&K AV5000 amplifier driving my full lsi setup and does a really good job. I have bounced around selling it for years and upgrading but it becomes very cost prohibitive as my amp does not seem to bring much on the used market. You can get them CHEAP on ebay. Just my suggestion....

Here is one (the series II model) that you may be able to steal for a really good price and keep the parasound for future use on a 7.1 system!!!

ebay.com/itm/B-K-Components-AV5000-Series-II-Power-Amp-5-x-185-watts-Amplifier-/201234730213?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item2eda864ce5

shawn474

You are correct, but I have found that even the AV5000 drives the lSi's nicely and I watch movies loudly. Had it for over two years and no problems at all.....I just wanted to link that particular auction because it was a good deal in my opinion

daboyz

Funny you linked me to that one. I am watching it and was thinking of making an offer on it.

WLDock

la2vegas wrote: »

I might be wrong but I think that the av5000 is rated at 5X105 not 5X185. This is per B&K specs.

The original version is rated at 105 W @ 8 Ohms only (production 1995-1998)

The later version: AV5000 Series II (production 1998-1999)
125 W @ 8 Ohms
185 W @ 4 Ohms

With the LSi speakers being 4 Ohms 185 w x 5 for under $400 is a no brainer.

However, the OP might consider a later version like this one on eBay:

B&K AV5125 (production 2000-2002) - $390
http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-K-Components-Ltd-AV-5125-Multi-Channel-Power-Amplifier-/221627388516?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item339a059264

B&K AMPLIFIERS Master List
http://www.bkcomp.com/fileadmin/content/bk_support/FAQ/Previous Amp Specs.pdf

OR Keep the Parasound HCA-1200 MKII and add a 3 Channel HCA-2003
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151497903180

daboyz

That would be nice but it would blow my budget clean outta the water.

EndersShadow

Dave I love my B&K amp myself.... My Carver will soon be retired to greener pastures in someone else's rig lol....

PS I also love my 1200 II. I know that is a great amp for your Maggie's.

Good luck on the hunt Dave!

tonyb

daboyz wrote: »

That would be nice but it would blow my budget clean outta the water.

400 bucks would blow your budget ? I'd say keep the parasound, you can't replace it for what it would sell for, not the power or quality at that price. The other channels don't need as good a quality as the front left and right. Whats the budget for a 5 channel amp anyway ?

daboyz

With shipping that thing is at $550 with 3 days left. Who knows where that could go. I haven't researched it. I was wanting to stay around $400.

EndersShadow

Dave....


http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221627388516

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=201234730213

WLDock

DSkip wrote: »

http://ocala.craigslist.org/ele/4788745802.html - I bet you could get it for $500 shipped.

WOW, now that thing looks the part! 9.5" tall and 83lbs! Makes the ATI version 1505 look like a wimp, LOL! There's actually a 1505 posted on CL for $475 not too far from me that I would like to pick up...been posted on and off for a little bit. http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ele/4731046938.html
I've got waay too much on my wish list!

EndersShadow wrote: »

Dave....
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=221627388516
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=201234730213

I guess he is actually watching one of those and I posted the other one, linked above.

I'm actually considering picking up a defective gen 1 AV5000 from a guy for basically the cost of shipping///well he is looking for $35:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/4792028123.html
Still trying to get more details but could be a straight forward fix on the power supply.... or a PITA. Might make for a nice winter project??

daboyz

Last chance. Anyone?

EndersShadow

Dave....

There is a 200.5 on eBay right now w 4 days left..... at the price its at, I'd watch it like a hawk....

EndersShadow

la2vegas wrote: »

I put a bid on that 200.5 yesterday, but I wont be jumping in anymore. It looks like a solid workhorse.

It is... better have a rack that can handle the 76 lbs of amp that it is.....

quicksilvergts

Hey la2vegas.
If you live in Vegas you just missed a nice parasound 1500. I was going to post it in your thread but it was pulled from Craigslist.

Daboyz- I got you covered!!

daboyz

I may be back in the market. A 3 channel will do, too