3 Channel Amplifier Recommendations - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Gremal · 01-24-2013, 04:44 PM

My favorite is the Audio Refinement Multi 3. Sadly this is no longer in production but you can still find a used model if you look hard enough.

Audio Refinement is the budget line of YBA, so Yves-Bernard Andres designed this gear.

prerich · 01-24-2013, 04:59 PM

If you don't mind used:

Anthem MCA-30
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mul...plifiers-95060

Lexicon NT 312
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mul...plifiers-07751

prerich · 01-24-2013, 05:13 PM

Another pro option would be the well reviewed Crown XLS 2000 (you would need 2 of these or three of them bridged to Mono).

CantonMan · 01-24-2013, 05:48 PM

Im really liking the Anthem mca 30, however if I went with it, i would most likely purchase it new for 1600$

Gremal · 01-24-2013, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CantonMan

Im really liking the Anthem mca 30, however if I went with it, i would most likely purchase it new for 1600$

There is a unit in excellent condition on Audiogon (prerich posted above), so grab it fast unless you really feel like flushing $600 down the toilet.

CantonMan · 01-24-2013, 06:14 PM

Is this amp available in silver or just black?

pentatonic · 01-24-2013, 07:00 PM

If you're looking at spending 2k why not give the XPR-5 a try. Tops you price range but heck you get 2 extra channels and with a whopping 400wx5 you will most probably never need to buy another power amp. And you get to try it for 30 days, really nothing to lose IMO.

DangeRuss · 01-24-2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gremal

There is a unit in excellent condition on Audiogon (prerich posted above), so grab it fast unless you really feel like flushing $600 down the toilet.

That looks like a great deal

Parsifal · 01-24-2013, 10:08 PM

I have the Emotiva XPA-3 myself and I love it. Great amp with plenty of power.

This will fit within your budget too. 3 of them for less than $1,500.

http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/...roducts/xpa100

Has there been a comparison between using two XPA-100 vs the XPA-2 in terms of sound quality?

ZIPPO · 01-25-2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CantonMan

Is this amp available in silver or just black?

Available in silver also.

Solaris · 01-28-2013, 03:00 AM

Outlaw 7500

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7500.html

Steve42307 · 04-29-2013, 06:01 PM

Get Odyssey HT-3.....FAR better than an Emotiva!

My_Two_Cents · 04-29-2013, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve42307

Get Odyssey HT-3.....FAR better than an Emotiva!

Oh, look, we have an Emotiva-basher/spammer making his rounds in the amplifier forum...

I'm sure there are a couple more Emotiva threads you can head into and crap on...

BLindsay · 04-29-2013, 11:07 PM

Close to your budget at $2100 but you could do 3x - http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/...roducts/xpa-1l

01-24-2013, 04:44 PM	#21
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:135	My favorite is the Audio Refinement Multi 3. Sadly this is no longer in production but you can still find a used model if you look hard enough. Audio Refinement is the budget line of YBA, so Yves-Bernard Andres designed this gear. EyeSpeech: Speak Your Eye B&W Speakers: 802D \| HTM1D \| ASW-825 \| N805 \| SCM1 Amps: VAC Phi Beta 110i \| Audio Refinement Multi-5 \| Integra DTC-9.8 Display & Front End: Pioneer KRP-600 Kuro \| Oppo BDP-95 Misc.: VPI Scout \| PSA Premier \| Electra Glide & Alpha Core cables

01-24-2013, 04:59 PM	#22
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	If you don't mind used: Anthem MCA-30 http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mul...plifiers-95060 Lexicon NT 312 http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mul...plifiers-07751 Klipsch Cornwall L/R, Klipsch Heresy center, Definitive Technology BP2's (x4) rear, Wharfedale sw380 Subs (x2),Atlantic Technologh PBM 352 THX subs (x2), 2-8 inch transmission line Subs (rear), Yamaha power Amps mx830 (x2), Adcom 5503 3 channel power amp, Behringer EP4000 Power amp, BD HTPC with Asus Essence ST + H6, Da-lite 16:9 106" Screen, BenQ 3D Projector, Phillips 42 inch HDTV.

01-24-2013, 05:13 PM	#23
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Another pro option would be the well reviewed Crown XLS 2000 (you would need 2 of these or three of them bridged to Mono). Klipsch Cornwall L/R, Klipsch Heresy center, Definitive Technology BP2's (x4) rear, Wharfedale sw380 Subs (x2),Atlantic Technologh PBM 352 THX subs (x2), 2-8 inch transmission line Subs (rear), Yamaha power Amps mx830 (x2), Adcom 5503 3 channel power amp, Behringer EP4000 Power amp, BD HTPC with Asus Essence ST + H6, Da-lite 16:9 106" Screen, BenQ 3D Projector, Phillips 42 inch HDTV.

01-24-2013, 05:48 PM	#24
CantonMan Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:105	Im really liking the Anthem mca 30, however if I went with it, i would most likely purchase it new for 1600$ Canton Vento 820.2 Canton Vento 856.2 Velodyne DEQ 10" Yamaha Aventage 810 Reciever Sony Bluray Player (BDP-370) Analysis Plus Speaker Wire Studer Revox B225 Furman Elite 15i

01-24-2013, 06:14 PM	#26
CantonMan Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:105	Is this amp available in silver or just black? Canton Vento 820.2 Canton Vento 856.2 Velodyne DEQ 10" Yamaha Aventage 810 Reciever Sony Bluray Player (BDP-370) Analysis Plus Speaker Wire Studer Revox B225 Furman Elite 15i

01-24-2013, 07:00 PM	#27
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:570 Blu-ray reviews:6 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:158	If you're looking at spending 2k why not give the XPR-5 a try. Tops you price range but heck you get 2 extra channels and with a whopping 400wx5 you will most probably never need to buy another power amp. And you get to try it for 30 days, really nothing to lose IMO.

01-24-2013, 10:08 PM	#29
Parsifal Junior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:San Fran Bay Area Blu-ray reviews:2	Another monoblock option--Emotiva XPA-100 I have the Emotiva XPA-3 myself and I love it. Great amp with plenty of power. This will fit within your budget too. 3 of them for less than $1,500. http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/...roducts/xpa100 Has there been a comparison between using two XPA-100 vs the XPA-2 in terms of sound quality?

01-28-2013, 03:00 AM	#31
Solaris Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Hampton Roads, VA Home Theater Gallery:6 Trading Score:1	Outlaw 7500 http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7500.html Pioneer KRP-500M/SurgeX-SA82 Mcintosh MX121/MC207/MPC1500/MVP891* B&W CM9/CMC2 JL Audio Fathom F112 Wireworld cables

04-29-2013, 06:01 PM	#32
Steve42307 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2010	Get Odyssey HT-3.....FAR better than an Emotiva!

04-29-2013, 11:07 PM	#34
BLindsay Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:NH Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:434 Trading Score:10	Close to your budget at $2100 but you could do 3x - http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/...roducts/xpa-1l Display: 120" Elitescreen + Epson 8350 Power: Emotiva UMC-200, XPA-3, 2x UPA-1 Fronts: Polk LSi15s (Upgraded crossovers and woofers) Rears: Polk LSi7s Center: Polk LSiC (Upgraded crossover) Sub: Velodyne F1500 R Blu-ray: Sony BDP S580 Headphones: Sennheiser HD555

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