Multi-channel amps

Woody
Woody Posts: 3
edited September 2007 in Electronics
Hi guys,

I was just looking for some recommendations for multi-channel amps. I am looking for 5-7 channels. I am not lloking for pricing that is astronomical. I am actually looking for a good value. I am familiar with Pass Labs, BAT, Arcam, Integra, Cary, Classe', Krell. Any other recommendations?

I do more movie watching than music.

I am using Von Schweikert speakers for my set-up. I am not a fan of "brightness", if you know what I mean.

Thanks in advance.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2007
    Outlaw Audio, Rotel, Parasound, Adcom, Nad, Sunfire.

    All of these companies make very good amplifiers. If you are willing to go used check out Audiogon. You will get more bang for your buck that way.

    I always recommend getting at least 200wpc for power. That will drive any speaker you have now or in the future.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2007
    Woody wrote: »
    Any other recommendations?.
    Bryston 9B SST http://www.bryston.ca/9bsst_m.html Many recording studio's and Hollywood film sound studios use Brystons.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2007
    These absolutely rock and will drive almost any speaker you come across.....

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited September 2007
    How much are you looking to spend?
    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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  • Woody
    Woody Posts: 3
    edited September 2007
    MSALLA wrote: »
    How much are you looking to spend?

    Looking between $1500-$3000. Sorry for not including budget.

    Thanks for input so far!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    For movies I highly recommend the Earthquake Cinenova 5 channel amp. It works well for music too but I would not pick it for music only.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • G-2
    G-2 Posts: 533
    edited September 2007
    Outlaw 7500 or 7700, this amp is well built, weighs 95 lbs, and is excellent for both music and movies, we probably use it for 70% music, SACD/Redbook & 30% HDTV & Movies (HD and regular movies).

    Love our Carver for 2 channel listening and both the Carver and Outlaw for Multi-channel, TV, Movies. The Outlaw is not at all bright with our LSI's, and melts together acoustically quite nicely with the Carver.
    Home Theater
    Chane     A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
    Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
    Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|

    2 - Channel
    Polk     RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
    Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
    Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited September 2007
    I will throw B&K on the list as a warm sounding solid state amp. I use mine 99% for HT/TV and like it very much.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited September 2007
    Woody wrote: »
    Looking between $1500-$3000. Sorry for not including budget.

    Thanks for input so far!

    For that kind of money you could get anything you want on the used market.
    Audiogon has a new B&K 200.7 closeout on there now for $2100.00 or a nice lexicon 140wpc new for $3600.00
    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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2007
    From your described sound preference the NAD or B&K products for top end mid-fi.

    RT1
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