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RE: Power amps, and 7.1 denon

Posted by Mr Peabody (A) on October 26, 2016 at 16:32:42

In Reply to: RE: Power amps, and 7.1 denon posted by Dirtweed on October 26, 2016 at 13:59:21:

I'm not a fan of Carver personally. Arcam sounds good but they are expensive and unless have changed recently spec and designed to work with 4 ohm speakers.

The Adcom amps I mentioned used are a good deal and typically run $500.00 give or take depending on condition and owner. A Bryston 3Bst usually sells used in your budget, although only rated at about 100 watts I guarantee it would romp the CV's. Plus, if I remember they can be bridged so down the road you can buy another and have monoblocks, at least double the power.

New, the Marantz are a good buy. For a bit more money, I think around $1300.00 Rotel has a Class D amp 200x2 that would do the job. I believe the Parasound Halo A23 is also not much over your budget. There may be some other offerings in your price but that's what I have off the top of my head, LOL.

Keep in mind not all watts are created equal. I think you are on the right track. A separate amp should have a larger and better power supply and stronger output stage, though it may be close to the same power rating as your receiver, it will be better equipped to drive your speakers.

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