WTB: Inexpensive 5 channel amp

warlocks1
warlocks1 Posts: 1,212
edited June 2007 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I just bought a B&K Reference 20 and need a 5 channel amp. I don't need much power or anything high end as I will be using an Energy Take 5 sub/sat system for speakers. Thanks, Jeff
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  • Schwingding
    Schwingding Posts: 363
    edited June 2007
    Why not just buy a receiver with 5.1 and use that? You can get good receivers pretty damned cheap on ebay/craigslist and since you said you don't need a lot of power or hi end stuff they fit the bill perfectly.

    You'll pay WAY more for a semi-decent dedicated 5 channel amp. Probably can find a receiver that'll work for you for $100 or so.
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    Mirage OM10 surrounds
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited June 2007
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  • crossroads
    crossroads Posts: 32
    edited June 2007
    Look for a Parasound 855 or HK5500 around $350. Good luck.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,212
    edited June 2007
    Thanks for the responses. I have my eye on a Rotel on Ebay. I am very patient and will wait for a good deal.
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  • louthewiz
    louthewiz Posts: 581
    edited June 2007
    This amp has 125x5 and it's $499.00 with free shipping.

    http://www.emotiva.com/lpa1.html
    My gear,
    Acer PH530 720P PJ
    100 inch Da-Lite Video Spectra screen
    Yamaha HTR 5790
    Toshiba HD-A3
    Denon 1600 dvd player with sdi out,
    DVDO iSCAN HD+
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    1 Audiosource amp300 150 wpc Fronts
    1 Audiosource ampone bridged 200 watts powering center
    1 Onkyo M-282 105 wpc amplifier sides
    polk cs400 center
    polk RT400 mains
    Polk mkII back surrounds,
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    Velodyne DPS-10 sub
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited June 2007
    louthewiz wrote: »
    This amp has 125x5 and it's $499.00 with free shipping.

    http://www.emotiva.com/lpa1.html

    No free shipping anymore. Ships for about $45 I think.
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  • louthewiz
    louthewiz Posts: 581
    edited June 2007
    Yeah but that amp is worth twice as much, My friend has one and it kicks ****.
    My gear,
    Acer PH530 720P PJ
    100 inch Da-Lite Video Spectra screen
    Yamaha HTR 5790
    Toshiba HD-A3
    Denon 1600 dvd player with sdi out,
    DVDO iSCAN HD+
    Panasonic Dmr E-80H
    Dishnetwork HD pvr
    1 Audiosource amp300 150 wpc Fronts
    1 Audiosource ampone bridged 200 watts powering center
    1 Onkyo M-282 105 wpc amplifier sides
    polk cs400 center
    polk RT400 mains
    Polk mkII back surrounds,
    Polk FX300fxi dipole surrounds
    Velodyne DPS-10 sub
    Klipsch KSW-10 sub.:cool:
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited June 2007
    Warlocks, how much did you pay for your Ref 20, if you don't mind me asking. I may be going after one to match my ST-1430, and I still have some Carvers for the surrounds.

    Just curious, you can PM me if you don't care to post here.

    Parasound has some nice amps for $500 - $700, like the HCA-1205 and 855, if that's not too far out of your price range. Carver 405's go cheap from time to time.
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    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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