Looking for a 3 channel amp

pmckeealaska
pmckeealaska Posts: 808
edited April 2007 in Electronics
I need suggestions on a good 3 channel amp to power my center (LSiC) and surrounds (LSiFX's). Needs to be under $1000.
Music and Movie Rig

Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
LSi25 Front Speakers
LSiC Center Channel
LSiFX Surrounds
Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
NAD T763 Reciever
Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited April 2007
    Don't mean to hijack, but what about getting a 3 channel amp for your front stage and using your current amp for the surrounds?
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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited April 2007
    A good point, but what makes you make that suggestion? I'm curious.
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited April 2007
    An equal amp for the front soundstage. It helps assure having the same sound across the front three speakers, essential for good imaging.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2007
    Or you could sell off the 1080 and go with the 1095 as it is the 5 ch version of your 2 ch amp. Sound shouldn't change and you would have all the amp you need in one chassis instead of two.

    Off the top of my head for below $1000 if we assume used is acceptable you could go B&K 200.3, 125.3, Adcom GFA-5503, Earthquake Cinenova Grande 3, Anthem MCA30...

    You could also go three monoblocks.

    Jared
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited April 2007
    The Adcom 5503 shows up on e-bay alot for under 1000.00
    I have only seen one 3-channel Anthem on there but you could also try audiogon. Another option is 3 Outlaw 2200's or the older 200's. Anything new for under $1000 will probably not be worth it.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,094
    edited April 2007
    Brand spanking new & superb sound quality. A few bucks over your budget but well worth it.
    http://www.avahifi.com/root/equipment/amplifier/omegastar_240_3.htm
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,020
    edited April 2007
    http://butleraudio.com/tdb3150.php

    Try this,used would be up your alley,and add some tube magic.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2007
    Bryston also makes a 3 channel, and check out ATI as well
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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