3 Channel Amplifier Recommendations - Blu-ray Forum

CantonMan · 01-24-2013, 01:30 AM

Im Looking for a 3 channel amplifier to power my front speakers as well as my center channel for under 2000$

Look at my Gallery if you would like to know more about my room size, speakers, etc!

solarrdadd · 01-24-2013, 01:36 AM

Emotiva XDA-3

best of luck.

Spurrier Sucks · 01-24-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by solarrdadd

emotiva xda-3

best of luck.

+1

CantonMan · 01-24-2013, 01:44 AM

I have heard that Emotiva is a little bright, do you guys find that to be true?

solarrdadd · 01-24-2013, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CantonMan

I have heard that Emotiva is a little bright, do you guys find that to be true?

buy it, audition it for 30 days and find out. if you don't like it, send it back for a refund.

while i hate the term "bright" (and i do with a passion) i will say for amps that offer an in-home audition periods, you should take advantage of it (no matter the brand) and listen for yourself.

i own 3 emotiva amps, so i guess i like "bright"! they sound find to me, but, that's me. my receivers sound good too; i'm easy and don't buy into what something sounds like or looks like until i've heard it myself.

PurpleJesus74 · 01-24-2013, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by solarrdadd

buy it, audition it for 30 days and find out. if you don't like it, send it back for a refund.

while i hate the term "bright" (and i do with a passion) i will say for amps that offer an in-home audition periods, you should take advantage of it (no matter the brand) and listen for yourself.

i own 3 emotiva amps, so i guess i like "bright"! they sound find to me, but, that's me. my receivers sound good too; i'm easy and don't buy into what something sounds like or looks like until i've heard it myself.

Well said

CantonMan · 01-24-2013, 02:17 AM

Have you heard any other 3 channel amps. Parasound halo series, Odyssey, NAD, etc?

callas01 · 01-24-2013, 02:29 AM

why not buy 3 mono blocks?

small, have dedicated power supplies, good power ratings and specs, dont have to worry about crosstalk....

http://outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html

solarrdadd · 01-24-2013, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

why not buy 3 mono blocks?

small, have dedicated power supplies, good power ratings and specs, dont have to worry about crosstalk....

http://outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html

great idea, i would have suggested it but the OP specified a 3 channel amp.

CantonMan · 01-24-2013, 02:38 AM

Great idea! after further research Emotiva is really the only 3 channel amp that fits my budget(2000$) atleast that I found. What other monoblocks do you know that would be under 2000 for 3 of them

callas01 · 01-24-2013, 02:45 AM

http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products-stratos-ht3.html

thats in your budget

CantonMan · 01-24-2013, 02:55 AM

Thank you everyone I now have a list of product to consider. Researching 3 channel amps is difficult considering my low budget (Compared to price of many amps)as many non internet direct 3 channel amps are upwards of 5 or 6 thousand dollars, ie bryston, Macintosh, krell, plinnius

DerrellB · 01-24-2013, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CantonMan

Thank you everyone I now have a list of product to consider. Researching 3 channel amps is difficult considering my low budget (Compared to price of many amps)as many non internet direct 3 channel amps are upwards of 5 or 6 thousand dollars, ie bryston, Macintosh, krell, plinnius

Are you willing to go used? If so, there is alot to be had in that price range.

Solaris · 01-24-2013, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by solarrdadd

Emotiva XDA-3

best of luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

+1

I vote for Emotiva as well.

js666 · 01-24-2013, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerrellB

Are you willing to go used? If so, there is alot to be had in that price range.

That's what I would do.

Big Daddy · 01-24-2013, 04:17 AM

The new Behringer iNUKE NU4-6000 4-channel amplifier may be a good option. The amplifier channels can be bridged. It will be available soon.

Behringer iNUKE NU4-6000 Manual.

Product Features:

Maximum Output Power:
- Normal 4-Channel Mode:
  - 4 x 450 Watt into 8 Ohms
  - 4 x 860 Watts into 4 Ohms
  - 4 x 1600 Watts into 2 Ohms
- Bridged Mode:
  - 2 x 1600 Watts into 8 Ohms
  - 2 x 3000 Watts into 4 Ohms
Weighs less than 12 lbs / 5.5 kg
Ultimate reliability through revolutionary cool-running High-Density Class-D technology with "near-zero" thermal buildup
Ultra-efficient switch-mode power supply for noise-free audio, superior transient response and low power consumption
"Zero-Attack" limiters offer maximum output level with reliable overload protection
Built-in Subwoofer/Satellite crossover for perfect subwoofer operation
Detented and illuminated gain controls for precise level setting
Precise 4-segment Signal and Limit LEDs to monitor performance
XLR and 1/4'' TRS combination input connectors for compatibility with any source
Professional twist-lock speaker connectors for ultimate reliability
Independent DC, LF and thermal overload protection on each channel automatically protects amplifier and speakers without shutting down the show
“Back-to-front” ventilation system prevents thermal buildup for reliable operation
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

Behringer iNuke NU4-6000.jpg

v_squared123 · 01-24-2013, 04:25 AM

How would he use that, there are no terminals for speaker wires or banana plugs? Only terminals for pro audio speakers...

Big Daddy · 01-24-2013, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v_squared123

How would he use that, there are no terminals for speaker wires or banana plugs? Only terminals for pro audio speakers...

You can buy Speakon to Banana speaker adapter cables or make them yourself.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_3i0nynr6j9_b

Big Daddy · 01-24-2013, 07:24 AM

As far as the price of the new Behringer iNUKE NU4-6000 amplifier is concerned, the 2-channel Behringer iNUKE NU6000 costs around $400 and the DSP version Behringer iNUKE NU6000DSP version costs around $500. My guess is that the new 4-channel amplifier will be a couple of hundred dollars more expensive. Perhaps, $600 for the iNUKE MU4-6000 is a reasonable guess. One site is already advertising it for $549.

http://musicgearforless.com/NU4-6000

Prices of the 2-channel Behringer iNUKE NU6000 and iNUKE NU6000DSP:

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-NU60.../dp/B005EHINFI
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page...3Ainuke%206000
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NU6000DSP
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-a...nuke-nu6000dsp
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...umber=248-6710
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHNU6000
http://123dj.com/amps/behringer/nu6000.html
http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/B...face-NU6000DSP
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...ger+inuke+6000

PTplayers · 01-24-2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CantonMan

I have heard that Emotiva is a little bright, do you guys find that to be true?

From my experience , the XPA-3 was not bright when i had it in my system.

01-24-2013, 01:30 AM	#1
CantonMan Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:105	3 Channel Amplifier Recommendations Im Looking for a 3 channel amplifier to power my front speakers as well as my center channel for under 2000$ Look at my Gallery if you would like to know more about my room size, speakers, etc! Canton Vento 820.2 Canton Vento 856.2 Velodyne DEQ 10" Yamaha Aventage 810 Reciever, Sony (BDP-370) Analysis Plus Speaker Wire/ Interconnects Studer Revox B225 Furman Elite 15i Focal XS Book W/ Calyx DAC

01-24-2013, 01:36 AM	#2
solarrdadd Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Alexandria, VA Home Theater Gallery:253 Blu-ray collection:698 PS3 collection:27 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Hardware reviews:11 Trading Score:114	Emotiva XDA-3 best of luck. 55" Sony SXRD KDS-A552000 1080P PS3 Slim & XBOX 360 Elite, Wii, iPhone5 64gb iPad4 64gb, AppleTV-hdmi, NAS-1tb, Oppo BDP-93 & 83 Blu-Ray Dedicated 20amp circuit!Onkyo PR-SC5507P Pre/Pro; TX-NR525, TX-8050 Harmony 1, SB-Touch, Axiom Spkrs M80v3, VP180v3, QS8v3, QS4v3 M2v3, Front 3 Bi-Wired! Emotiva XPA-5, UPA-2 & mini-x Amps, XDA-1DAC, X-Ref 12 DSP Sub & Ultra Subs 12 & 10, Polk Audio SDA-2 speakers NY GIANTS!

01-24-2013, 01:44 AM	#4
CantonMan Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:105	I have heard that Emotiva is a little bright, do you guys find that to be true? Canton Vento 820.2 Canton Vento 856.2 Velodyne DEQ 10" Yamaha Aventage 810 Reciever, Sony (BDP-370) Analysis Plus Speaker Wire/ Interconnects Studer Revox B225 Furman Elite 15i Focal XS Book W/ Calyx DAC

01-24-2013, 02:17 AM	#7
CantonMan Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:105	Have you heard any other 3 channel amps. Parasound halo series, Odyssey, NAD, etc? Canton Vento 820.2 Canton Vento 856.2 Velodyne DEQ 10" Yamaha Aventage 810 Reciever, Sony (BDP-370) Analysis Plus Speaker Wire/ Interconnects Studer Revox B225 Furman Elite 15i Focal XS Book W/ Calyx DAC

01-24-2013, 02:29 AM	#8
callas01 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:188 DVD collection:45 Hardware reviews:17	why not buy 3 mono blocks? small, have dedicated power supplies, good power ratings and specs, dont have to worry about crosstalk.... http://outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html Video: Panasonic 55" P55ST50, Oppo BDP-103 Amplification: Integra DTR-40.2, Naim Nait 5i-2 Integrated, Jolida FX Tube DAC Speakers: Dynaudio Focus 160s, Excite X22 Center, DM 2/6 Subwoofer: Hsu VTF-2 MK4, Auralex Subriser Bedroom: Samsung LNT-4061 40" LCD, Sony BDP-360, XBox 360 Girls room: Vizio 32" VX32L, Sony Upconverting DVD player Boys room: Samsung 32" LN32B360, Panasonic BD-35k

01-24-2013, 02:38 AM	#10
CantonMan Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:105	Great idea! after further research Emotiva is really the only 3 channel amp that fits my budget(2000$) atleast that I found. What other monoblocks do you know that would be under 2000 for 3 of them Canton Vento 820.2 Canton Vento 856.2 Velodyne DEQ 10" Yamaha Aventage 810 Reciever, Sony (BDP-370) Analysis Plus Speaker Wire/ Interconnects Studer Revox B225 Furman Elite 15i Focal XS Book W/ Calyx DAC

01-24-2013, 02:45 AM	#11
callas01 Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:188 DVD collection:45 Hardware reviews:17	http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products-stratos-ht3.html thats in your budget Video: Panasonic 55" P55ST50, Oppo BDP-103 Amplification: Integra DTR-40.2, Naim Nait 5i-2 Integrated, Jolida FX Tube DAC Speakers: Dynaudio Focus 160s, Excite X22 Center, DM 2/6 Subwoofer: Hsu VTF-2 MK4, Auralex Subriser Bedroom: Samsung LNT-4061 40" LCD, Sony BDP-360, XBox 360 Girls room: Vizio 32" VX32L, Sony Upconverting DVD player Boys room: Samsung 32" LN32B360, Panasonic BD-35k

01-24-2013, 02:55 AM	#12
CantonMan Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:105	Thank you everyone I now have a list of product to consider. Researching 3 channel amps is difficult considering my low budget (Compared to price of many amps)as many non internet direct 3 channel amps are upwards of 5 or 6 thousand dollars, ie bryston, Macintosh, krell, plinnius Canton Vento 820.2 Canton Vento 856.2 Velodyne DEQ 10" Yamaha Aventage 810 Reciever, Sony (BDP-370) Analysis Plus Speaker Wire/ Interconnects Studer Revox B225 Furman Elite 15i Focal XS Book W/ Calyx DAC

01-24-2013, 04:17 AM	#16
Big Daddy Moderator Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	The new Behringer iNUKE NU4-6000 4-channel amplifier may be a good option. The amplifier channels can be bridged. It will be available soon. Behringer iNUKE NU4-6000 Manual. Product Features: Maximum Output Power: Normal 4-Channel Mode: - 4 x 450 Watt into 8 Ohms - 4 x 860 Watts into 4 Ohms - 4 x 1600 Watts into 2 Ohms Bridged Mode: - 2 x 1600 Watts into 8 Ohms - 2 x 3000 Watts into 4 Ohms Weighs less than 12 lbs / 5.5 kg Ultimate reliability through revolutionary cool-running High-Density Class-D technology with "near-zero" thermal buildup Ultra-efficient switch-mode power supply for noise-free audio, superior transient response and low power consumption "Zero-Attack" limiters offer maximum output level with reliable overload protection Built-in Subwoofer/Satellite crossover for perfect subwoofer operation Detented and illuminated gain controls for precise level setting Precise 4-segment Signal and Limit LEDs to monitor performance XLR and 1/4'' TRS combination input connectors for compatibility with any source Professional twist-lock speaker connectors for ultimate reliability Independent DC, LF and thermal overload protection on each channel automatically protects amplifier and speakers without shutting down the show “Back-to-front” ventilation system prevents thermal buildup for reliable operation High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany Behringer iNuke NU4-6000.jpg HT Room: Panasonic PT-AE8000, Epson 1080UB Proj., Mitsubishi 65" Diamond Series HD TV, Yamaha-RX-A3010 Rec., CinePro 6-Ch. Amp. (350 W/Ch, 8 Ohm), Proton D1200 Amp., Behringer EP4000 & EPX3000 Amps., Oppo BDP-83, Sony BDP-S790, Audio Technica Tuntable, Mitsubishi S-VHS, 2 Def. Tech. Super Towers w 15" subs, 1 Def. Tech. Center & 1 Martin-Logan Center, 2 Def. Tech. Surr. & 2 PSB Surr., 2 Cadence Presence, 2 Bose 901 Rears, 2 Modified HSU 12" Subs, 1 ED DIY 12" Sub, 1 ED DIY 15" Sub, Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Equalizer, DirecTV HD, Monster HTS 5000 & APC H15 Power Conditioners. Two-Channel Room: XiangSheng Tube Preamp., Carver TFM-45 Amp. (375 W/Ch), Behringer EPX4000 Amp., Onkyo CD player, Denon Turntable, Yamaha Tuner, 2 Vintage Polk RTA-15TL Speakers, 2 LCY 100 Super Tweeters, 2 DIY Folded Horn Super Towers with 15" Sub., 1 Modified AA HD-SUB12 Family Room: Mitsubishi 73" Diamond Series TV, Yamaha DSP-A3090 Rec., DirecTV HD-DVR, PS3, Zvox Speaker, 1 DIY 12" Sub.

01-24-2013, 04:25 AM	#17
v_squared123 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Psychiatrists office	How would he use that, there are no terminals for speaker wires or banana plugs? Only terminals for pro audio speakers...

01-24-2013, 07:24 AM	#19
Big Daddy Moderator Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	As far as the price of the new Behringer iNUKE NU4-6000 amplifier is concerned, the 2-channel Behringer iNUKE NU6000 costs around $400 and the DSP version Behringer iNUKE NU6000DSP version costs around $500. My guess is that the new 4-channel amplifier will be a couple of hundred dollars more expensive. Perhaps, $600 for the iNUKE MU4-6000 is a reasonable guess. One site is already advertising it for $549. http://musicgearforless.com/NU4-6000 Prices of the 2-channel Behringer iNUKE NU6000 and iNUKE NU6000DSP: http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-NU60.../dp/B005EHINFI http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page...3Ainuke%206000 http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NU6000DSP http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-a...nuke-nu6000dsp http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...umber=248-6710 http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHNU6000 http://123dj.com/amps/behringer/nu6000.html http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/B...face-NU6000DSP http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...ger+inuke+6000 HT Room: Panasonic PT-AE8000, Epson 1080UB Proj., Mitsubishi 65" Diamond Series HD TV, Yamaha-RX-A3010 Rec., CinePro 6-Ch. Amp. (350 W/Ch, 8 Ohm), Proton D1200 Amp., Behringer EP4000 & EPX3000 Amps., Oppo BDP-83, Sony BDP-S790, Audio Technica Tuntable, Mitsubishi S-VHS, 2 Def. Tech. Super Towers w 15" subs, 1 Def. Tech. Center & 1 Martin-Logan Center, 2 Def. Tech. Surr. & 2 PSB Surr., 2 Cadence Presence, 2 Bose 901 Rears, 2 Modified HSU 12" Subs, 1 ED DIY 12" Sub, 1 ED DIY 15" Sub, Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Equalizer, DirecTV HD, Monster HTS 5000 & APC H15 Power Conditioners. Two-Channel Room: XiangSheng Tube Preamp., Carver TFM-45 Amp. (375 W/Ch), Behringer EPX4000 Amp., Onkyo CD player, Denon Turntable, Yamaha Tuner, 2 Vintage Polk RTA-15TL Speakers, 2 LCY 100 Super Tweeters, 2 DIY Folded Horn Super Towers with 15" Sub., 1 Modified AA HD-SUB12 Family Room: Mitsubishi 73" Diamond Series TV, Yamaha DSP-A3090 Rec., DirecTV HD-DVR, PS3, Zvox Speaker, 1 DIY 12" Sub.

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