Amplifier Suggestions?

[literati819]

I'm looking to bypass the internal amplifiers of my Marantz SR6003 by adding a multichannel amplifier, but I'm not sure which manfacturer and model would mate best with my receiver.

I would prefer a 5.1/7.1 model, but I certainly might consider two stereo amps or a three channel model to power my front three channels and let the receiver power my two surround speakers.

My budget is ~$1500 maximum, preferably less. I've found that the Marantz MM8003 has received auspicious reviews, and I've seen it on eBay for $1500, but I'm not so sure that I'm prepared to devote such a large expenditure for an item with no warranty.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

[coolmilo]

It's tough to find a new AMP of any quality for $1500.

I am in the market for my 2 channel system and I have a similar budget ($2000 or less). But again that is for 2 channels.

I have found some good products that come close to your budget:


Wyred 4 Sound:

Great AMP for the money. This is Class D B&O technology (powerful, easy on the PG&E bill, and runs very cool). You can buy a 5 channel now and then add the other two channels when you are ready.

http://www.wyred4sound.com/

B&K Audio

http://www.bkcomp.com/
Check out the reference 200.7 (Great product).

Also check out Anthem (www.anthemav.com). They have some outstanding products for the money.

I am sure that others will tell you to check out Emotiva.

Sunfire makes some great stuff. I run Sunfire in my home theater (TGA-5400) and it is a terrific amp that runs very cool and has endless power. Unfortunately Sunfire does not seem to offer a 2 channel amp.


Personally I am leaning to the Wyred 4 Sound for my 2 channel system (only because it runs the coolest and is the most green of all the amps (along with Rotel class D and Sunfire). However, if you asked me yesterday I wanted the Anthem Statement A2. And last week I was ready to go for the B&K (this is really the best deal for a well made US amp). I have a quote to pay $1300 including shipping and tax for the Reference 200.2.

Well hopefully that helps a little. From here amp products start climbing into the $4000 plus range.

[PitbullMike]

Have you heard of Emotiva?They make great amps and are very budget friendly I have a 7 channel one myself http://emotiva.com/erc1_feature.shtm

[PitbullMike]

Also check out this amp party we had https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=2087