New amp - under $2k, ideas?

tomg2575
tomg2575 Posts: 4
edited November 2009 in Electronics
Here is my system:

Parasound Halo A23
Parasound Halo A52
Main - LSI 15
Center - LSIC
Surrounds - LC65FX
Sub - DSW600

I am looking at all possible amps or pre-amp processors. My family watches directv and blue-ray movies, that's pretty much it (hence 2 HDMI inputs). I don't want a receiver/pre-amp with tons of gizmos (won't use). Just want a great receiver to last quite some time. I am partial to Denon but............

Interested in something used if you got it. Must have pre outs.

Thanks,
Tom
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2009
    Pio Elite SC07 should be faily cheap @ under 1k and offer tons of performace. Search the forum for tons of reviews as there are a ton of us here that own the SC05/07. Also look for Icepower. If you cant find the 07, check out the SC 25/27 as they are newer models.
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited November 2009
    I like Pioneer and Yamaha. The Pio sc05/07 are aparently great unit's! I love my Yamaha htr6290 (rxv1900)

    With it now coming to the end of the season you should be able to find some great deal's on new unit's with them looking to make room for new stock :)
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited November 2009
    Parasound Halo A21, tough to beat for just over $2K.
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  • KASR
    KASR Posts: 450
    edited November 2009
    Adcom makes some pretty rock solid amps for 5 and 7 channel systems. I can get the hook up if you are interested. :D
    Living room:
    Optoma HD20
    Elite Sable 100"
    Marantz NR1501
    Polk RM6750
    Polk Monitor 50 x 2
    Polk CS1
    2 x Polk PSW110
    2x Sennheiser RS120
    Toshiba HD-A20 x 2
    Vizio VBR220
    Sony CDP-CE375
    Xbox 360 Elite
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    Sony BDP-S370
    Xbox 360 Pro
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2009
    mightymouse wrote: »
    Parasound Halo A21, tough to beat for just over $2K.

    That would be my choice...

    You already have Halo gear, why not stick with what works
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited November 2009
    beardog03 wrote: »
    That would be my choice...

    You already have Halo gear, why not stick with what works

    Absolutely. I Couldn't Agree More. Makes Perfect Sense.

    That's What You Should Do, No Question.
    Bill(BB3)
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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