which amp to buy or suggestions

minime

Ive got a Denon 3802 and need to upgrade to a better amp to push my Lsi 25's. I like the nad T773 and im also looking at the Arcam Avr 300.Question whats the difference in a diva and just arcam avr 300.Seen the diva for 1600 and 1999. and prices on the arcam as high as 2500?The T773 i can get for 1299 anybody no a better buy or amp?


My denon was hit by lightning and mess up the rear channels so power amps are a down the road thing need a good amp 2000$ tops

del44

Rotel makes a couple of good 5 channel amps. The 120 wpc RMB-1075 msrp for about a grand. And the 200 wpc RMB-1095 for under $2000.

beardog03

I have the same Denon, and I`m now using a Parasound HCA-2205a, but I was using a couple of Rotel RB980BX`s, and it sound Real good..

I like Rotel and Parasound amps, and even though I have never experienced one, I hear Outlaw does a good job for a fair price..

reeltrouble1

Ok, first off are you wanting a receiver or an amplifier?? If you are looking for a multi-channel amp the B&K line is excellent, as is Parasound, you want something with high current for 2 grand at least 50-75 ampres. The more the better, look at the weights of each its a tip off these amps are heavy. I only mentioned two but their are just so many to choose from.

If you are looking for a receiver, then the NAD, Rotel or Outlaw, dont think you can get a new B&K for under 2000 but they are excellent.

You need to do some research but would be a nice time to upgrade from your Denon.

RT1

minime

I'm going with Arcam diva Avr300 this unit looks very nice and i found a place local who sells it for 1800 and for what your getting this is one sweet amp,anybody here have any arcam equipment? Thanks for your replys

BMc

minime wrote:

I'm going with Arcam diva Avr300 this unit looks very nice and i found a place local who sells it for 1800 and for what your getting this is one sweet amp,anybody here have any arcam equipment? Thanks for your replys

I recently bought the Arcam AVR300 after trying out several other pieces of equipment at home including NAD separates, the Outlaw 1070, and tube amps. I find Arcam to have better definition than NAD. It's also a more expensive line of equipment but worth the extra expense. The FM tuner is much better than the Outlaw 1070. I no longer need a dedicated 2 channel system to enjoy music.

The AVR300 amp has biamping feature that is unique for a AV receiver. I have assigned Channel 6 and 7 to biamp the left and right front speakers of my SDA SRS 3.1TL's. I'm using Monitor 7's for the side sourrounds, center channel and subwoofer set to none.

pjdami

Cool. Good to see some folks getting Arcam receivers. Arcam is a well respected brand. I've been wondering how good their receivers are.