Amp recommendations for Monitor 70s + CS2

BjornB17
BjornB17 Posts: 752
edited August 2008 in Electronics
Hey guys,

I'm thinking about buying a new amplifier to power the front 3 channels of my audio system. The reason I'll be doing this is because i'll be powering 5 surrounds off of the receiver and i doubt that the HK receiver will be able to give ample volume to all 8 speakers in a 19x18 living room (which opens up to the rest of the house ) without clipping or destroying the tweeters.

I have 2x Monitor 70s and a CS2. I would like to bi-amp all 3 of them (with exception of CS2 since it only has a single pair of audio inputs). I'd like to get a 6-channel amp so i can bi-amp all front 3 channels including the center if i ever upgrade to something that has dual inputs.

I'm on a bit over a budget so I'd like to stay under $600 or so if possible, but I'm open to all options. I'll be using pre-outs from a HK receiver to the amp.

Thanks in advance!
KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2008
    I don't think the HK 130 has pre-outs.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited August 2008
    i would be using it with an HK AVR-240 or similar receiver with pre-outs
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • BjornB17
    BjornB17 Posts: 752
    edited August 2008
    i did a little research on the Emotiva UPA-7. It looks pretty sweet. would you guys recommend that one?
    KEF Q150 | Rythmik F12 | Yamaha Aventage RX-A780
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2008
    I ran a pair of 70's with a Rotel 980 with good results. I imagine a 983 would serve you well.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited August 2008
    mine sound pretty sweet being pushed by my Anthem MCA-5
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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