3 Channel Amplifier Recommendations

[CantonMan]

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]

Emotiva XDA-3

best of luck.

[Spurrier Sucks]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

emotiva xda-3

best of luck.

+1

[CantonMan]

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

[solarrdadd]

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]

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]

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

[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

[solarrdadd]

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.

[PTplayers]

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.

[Steve42307]

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

[Solaris]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

Emotiva XDA-3

best of luck.

Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

+1

I vote for Emotiva as well.

[Gremal]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Gremal]

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.