AMC Amplifiers

izafar
izafar Posts: 819
edited March 2003 in Electronics
What are your views about AMC Amps. Has any one used them. There is one multichanel amp avialable at :

http://www.sjgreatdeals.com/amc150watx5a.html

The price on this is very tempting. 150*5 for $619
-izafar

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2003
    Comparable to NAD in sound/build quality, if that helps. Good amps.

    They have a good price on the 2ch models also, what speakers are you running, the difference in 100 and 150 watts isn't as much as you think. I'd be tempted to load up on the 2100's, (not to mention have seperate power supplies vs the 5ch amp).

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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited March 2003
    I am running RTi70, CSi30, RT25i and FXi30 in 7.1 setup. Currently I have Carver AV 405 5 Chanel amp to drive front, center and rear surrounds. The side surrounds are driven by Denon 2802 which is also used as PrePro.

    2100 also look nice. I can use it power the mains and user carver for rest of the five speakers. How do you compare AMC sound to Carver sound.
    -izafar

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2003
    Fairly similar actually, most SS amps in that 'class' are, IMO.

    Why not just use the carver? Refresh my memory, are any channels on the 405 bridgeable? It's 100, 110, 100 across the front, and 50 50 on the rears, no?

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    Rooster
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited March 2003
    Yes, you have the correct power ratings. The manual doesnt talk about bridging so I assume it is not bridgable.

    So far I am happy with my carver, was just tempted by the price on that amp. I might not buy one in near future.
    -izafar

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2003
    The AMC will NOT oustshine the Carver, in quality, period (imo). Carver should be SOUGHT after, if for nothing more than pure power and headroom.

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    Rooster
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