Is there such a thing as a 1 channel amp?

Pycroft
Pycroft Posts: 1,960
edited October 2009 in Electronics
Hopefully a simple answer :) Looking for a solid state amp. Not sure if they make something like this, only ever see it listed as 2, 3, or 5.
2 Channel/HT:
Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
Harman Kardon HK354
Sony SACD Player
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited October 2009
    sure they are called monoblocks usually
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2009
    yeah. mono amp
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited October 2009
    +1 to everything above.

    Either that or people sometimes bridge (if it's capable) a stereo (2 channel) amp.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2009
    Yep,, they come in various shapes and sizes,, tubed,solid state,-Adcom,Parasound,VTL,B&K,Odyssey,and Outlaw,just to name a few.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited October 2009
    I'm guessing, and hoping, that they are cheaper than a typical 2, 3, or 5 channel amp. Can someone list a few off the top of their heads so I can do some research? Thanks bunches!

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2009
    All kinds of shapes, sizes and dollar value. What's your budget and application.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited October 2009
    I'm looking for an amp to power a center channel speaker...CS400. 250 watts is speaker max...so anything from 200+ should do it. Didn't check out the tube posted, but will now, and thanks. I'm not too familiar with tube amps...it was once suggested by someone I met that they are a little more difficult to handle - upkeep, and that they can get very hot...it's for a family room home theatre :)

    Thanks,

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited October 2009
    If you take about 4400 off that amp, I may be able to afford it :)
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited October 2009
    I'd recommend a-gon, or ebay for finding a single Outlaw monoblock. You can also try the B-stock section at the Outlaw website, they were going for $295 ea.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited October 2009
    Lasareath -

    Three channels to power the fronts and center was an option...I'm asking not because I'm looking to buy soon, just looking to learn and do some research. Would there be any advantages to using a 2 channel for fronts and one mono for the center rather than a 3 channel for all three?

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited October 2009
    Pycroft wrote: »
    Lasareath -

    Would there be any advantages to using a 2 channel for fronts and one mono for the center rather than a 3 channel for all three?

    James

    With a 2ch amps for the mains and a mono amp for the center I'd say you could have the best of both worlds (HT and 2ch)
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited October 2009
    You may also consider 3 mono's for the front! The separation and headroom will bring an entirely new dimension to your 2 channel/HT experience.

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  • buymesome
    buymesome Posts: 281
    edited October 2009
    You can get really super cheap THX certificated mono amps by MARANTZ for about $90 for the 500 series and $150 for the 700 series on ebay . If you dont find them there, go to audiogon but it would cost around $120 unshipped for a 500
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited October 2009
    Buymesome -

    Can you give me the official model numbers fo those? Is 'monoblock' or 'mono' in the series or are they called Marantz 700? Marantz 500? I'm having trouble finding these.
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Pycroft wrote: »
    Buymesome -

    Can you give me the official model numbers fo those? Is 'monoblock' or 'mono' in the series or are they called Marantz 700? Marantz 500? I'm having trouble finding these.

    Try this:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Marantz-MA-6100-THX-Ultra-Monoblock-Amplifiers-125W-x-3_W0QQitemZ270469442543QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef93c2bef
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,209
    edited October 2009
    umm, there's this, for example:
    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-812
    I guess it is stereo, but also meant to be bridged.
    300-812_L.jpg

    A better answer :-) IMNHSHO would be something like a single McIntosh MC-30, MC-60, or MC-75... or how about a Marantz 9? These options are a little pricier, even though they're only available used...
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2009
    Outlaw Audio has some ss ones, they were marketed for what you want to do.

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  • buymesome
    buymesome Posts: 281
    edited October 2009
    Heres the 500's on audiogon http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1261495549&/Marantz-MA500U-Monoblock-Ampli
    this examples a bargin

    I think that ebay listing for the marantz mono's is way overpriced for the older version's listed above you could get two newer ones for http://cgi.ebay.com/Two-Marantz-MA-500-Mono-Block-Amps-MA500-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ150384189976QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item230398a218 or just 1 for http://cgi.ebay.com/Marantz-MA-500-Monoblock-Amps-MA500-Mono-Block_W0QQitemZ220501794677QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3356ee5f75 essentially the 700 marantz mono's are the same but more power and more expensive so I recommend bridging two 500 series instead of buying one 700
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    ^Whoa.... NIFTY.

    I would love to have those all lined up in a row underneath my TV.
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