Amplifier Suggestions

mark090852
mark090852 Posts: 996
edited August 2007 in Electronics
I'm looking for a used amp to drive my RTi10s and CSi5 center. It's a bit overwhelming when looking at Audiogon and eBay, so many different brands and models. From reading here on the Polk boards I'm seeing a lot of recommendations for Adcom, Outlaw, and a few others.

I'm wondering if anyone can give me specific model recommendations for amps they are familiar with that might be suitable for me. I think I'd like something 150+ wpc, either 3 or 5 channels, or something similar to Outlaw 2200 monoblocks. I'm hoping to keep the price below $700.

Thanks ladies and gents,

Mark
McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited August 2007
    Here's what my search turned up:

    Classe CAV75--bridged 150x3 ($799):

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1191173383

    Rotel RMB-1075 ($650):

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1191711636

    Parasound HCA-1205A ($595):

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1190432800

    Marantz MM9000 ($550):

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1191601291

    ATI 1505 ($775 obo):

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1191464046

    I haven't heard any of them, but going by brand name, I'd recommend the Classe. I used to have a Rotel RB-991 and was happy with it.
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited August 2007
    Thanks, Chris, for the suggestions. I'm going to take a detailed look at all of those and see what I can find in way of reviews, etc.

    Mark
    McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited August 2007
    I have an Adcom 5503 (3x200 wpc 8 ohm) powering our mains and center...quite happy with it...can usually be had used for 600-700.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2007
    I have a B&K ST-1430. 125 WPC 8 ohms. Really like it. I really like all B&K gear. For more power, they have a 200.3, but that would be pressing your budget.

    $350 - $450 used for the 1430.
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited August 2007
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    I have an Adcom 5503 (3x200 wpc 8 ohm) powering our mains and center...quite happy with it...can usually be had used for 600-700.

    Mike,

    The Adcom 5503 had been looking really good to me but I haven't had any luck finding one used. There was a guy on here a few weeks ago that mentioned that he had one for sale. I emailed him twice but never heard back. Haven't seen any others here, on eBay, or Audiogon.

    Mark
    McIntosh MA252 Integrated Amp, LUMIN D2 Network Music Player, Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 receiver, Emotiva XPA Gen3 2 channel amp, Polk LSiM 703 speakers. Oppo UDP-203 Blu-Ray player, Polk LSiM 705 speakers. Polk Signature S20 speakers.
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