3 channel amp 200w per channel

rainman31
rainman31 Posts: 76
edited February 2008 in Electronics
I looking to buy a 3 channel 200 w per channel amp to power 2 polk audio RTI 12's towers and a CSI 5 center channel. I looking for suggestions. I am also wondering on members opinions on the D-SOINC ICE amps, and any other 3 channel amps. My budget is kinda low but would be willing to look at anything to just get ideas.

7.2 Set Up
Onkyo 805
X-Box
3DO
PS3
Velodyne DPS10 sub
Polk Audio 2- RTI 12's
Polk Audio CSI 5
Polk Audio 4- FXI 5's
Pronto 7500 LCD remote
Gefen HD video 1080p scaler
Mitsubishi TV 73927 1080p

Future purchase Rotel RMB 1095 200x5 THX
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited February 2008
    The Anthem MCA 30 is an excellent 3 channel amp.....built like a tank and sounds really good, but I think they run around $1500 new. If you can find a good used one, it would be well worth considering. It is 225wpc at 8 ohms and only wieghs about 45lbs, and it runs cool. I'm very happy with mine.
    B&W 804s mains
    B&W HTM4 center
    Polk PSW 1000 sub
    Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
    Anthem MCA 30 Amp
    Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
    Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
    Comcast DVR
    Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
    Harmony Universal Remote
    Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
    Itunes Air Express
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 998
    edited February 2008
    I have a B&K Reference 3220 3 channel amp that powers my RTi10s and a
    CSi5. It's 220 wpc at 8 ohms. I see them every now and then on Audiogon or Ebay for around $900.

    Here's a link to a similar model listed on eBay right now. It's 200 wpc. I think he has the same one listed on Audiogon for a few dollars more.

    B&K 4430 on Ebay
    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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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited February 2008
    You could also expand the search to 5ch amps and run your 12's bi-amped with it. Just an option as 5ch amps are easier to find.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2008
    I would agree that the 3 CH amps are harder to find than the 5CH. At one time I started looking for a 3Ch amp and was considering the Rotel RB993. Nice amp, 200 wpc, but hard to find. I ended up getting a 5CH amp for my HT and glad I did. Depending on your budget the Rotel may not be an option from a prioce perspective. Check out Audiogon for 3CH amps. Good luck.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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  • rainman31
    rainman31 Posts: 76
    edited February 2008
    Great info thanks everybody, I think I will expand search to 5 channel, to run 12 all the way with it thats a good idea.

    7.2 Set Up
    Onkyo 805
    X-Box
    3DO
    PS3
    Velodyne DPS10 sub
    Polk Audio 2- RTI 12's
    Polk Audio CSI 5
    Polk Audio 4- FXI 5's
    Pronto 7500 LCD remote
    Gefen HD video 1080p scaler
    Mitsubishi TV 73927 1080p

    Future purchase Rotel RMB 1095 200x5 THX
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited February 2008
    Look at Outlaw Audio and their M2200 (200wpc). I got mine for 275 in "B" stock and they are terrific.

    Bill
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2008
    I'd recommend the D-Sonic or Outlaws anytime, I run a Magnum1000S to my 12s and outlaw monos to the center and rears. Setup sounds great and the D-Sonic is a beast.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited February 2008
    I just picked up a Sherbourn 5/1500 from a local guy. He had 3 Marantz monoblocks. He said he wasn't looking to ship them I might be able to help with that. A friend of mine lives in Houston and I'll most likely visit him soon.
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited February 2008
    Since everyone is chimming in, I will throw in a recommendation for an Emotiva XPA-5. 5x200 @ 8ohms, 5x350 @ 4ohms. http://www.emotiva.com/ More info on it here. Looks like it will be a powerhouse amp, for just $799. There are several users on this forum (myself included) who are very happy with their Emotiva Amps.
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