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BLindsay · 02-08-2013, 11:06 PM

So right now I've been considering emotiva's XPA-5 mostly just because I hear so many great things about them but I don't want to rule out some of the other great brands out there (Parasound, Rotel, Outlaw come to mind) so I was wondering what you all might suggest for a 5 channel amp that I can get for around 1k, new or used. It will be driving the Polk LSi15's, 7's and LSiC. Onkyo 806 as a preamp for now.

Oh I would mention that I don't want an amp that's bright, neutral is ideal but if it was a bit warm that's fine with me too. I heard from a couple people that Emotiva's might lean a little on the bright side?

edit: and while I would like to stay under 1k, if there was something that would be an amazing step up for up to 500 more, id consider it

prerich · 02-08-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

So right now I've been considering emotiva's XPA-5 mostly just because I hear so many great things about them but I don't want to rule out some of the other great brands out there (Parasound, Rotel, Outlaw come to mind) so I was wondering what you all might suggest for a 5 channel amp that I can get for around 1k, new or used. It will be driving the Polk LSi15's, 7's and LSiC. Onkyo 806 as a preamp for now.

Oh I would mention that I don't want an amp that's bright, neutral is ideal but if it was a bit warm that's fine with me too. I heard from a couple people that Emotiva's might lean a little on the bright side?

edit: and while I would like to stay under 1k, if there was something that would be an amazing step up for up to 500 more, id consider it

ok I have several used for you:

Adcom GFA-7700 185w/per for $700 obo

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mul...springfield-va

B&K ref 7250 200w/per for $798.00 add warranty for $109
http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-K-COMPONEN...item3cce30a60f

There was a killer Acurus A200x 5 channel for $400 but it's sold.

BLindsay · 02-09-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by prerich

ok I have several used for you:

Adcom GFA-7700 185w/per for $700 obo

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/mul...springfield-va

B&K ref 7250 200w/per for $798.00 add warranty for $109
http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-K-COMPONEN...item3cce30a60f

There was a killer Acurus A200x 5 channel for $400 but it's sold.

thank you, is there any one in particular that stands out as being better?

Blu-Dog · 02-09-2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

thank you, is there any one in particular that stands out as being better?

I have the B&K 125 watt, and it's clean as a whistle. I like it for performance and build quality, but it's only a 2ch. I wish they were still around.

BLindsay · 02-09-2013, 01:08 AM

What do you guys think about this

http://www.amazon.com/Outlaw-Audio-M...0375537&sr=1-3

I might be able to snag it for 800. it is a 7 channel but I was thinking that would let me bi-amp the fronts which might be nice

prerich · 02-09-2013, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

What do you guys think about this

http://www.amazon.com/Outlaw-Audio-M...0375537&sr=1-3

I might be able to snag it for 800. it is a 7 channel but I was thinking that would let me bi-amp the fronts which might be nice

I'd still go with the Adcom or B&K ...I love both of those (I own a 3x200 Adcom and I've heard the B&K can't go wrong with either of those). Now if you had a 200w/per Outlaw, definitely in the running.

prerich · 02-09-2013, 02:17 AM

Buy 5 mono outlaw 2200's at $325 each! That's $1625 for five of them!!!!

BLindsay · 02-09-2013, 02:33 AM

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Buy 5 mono outlaw 2200's at $325 each! That's $1625 for five of them!!!!

lol, my speakers are 4 ohm so that outlaw would be 190/channel. But I was just curious about it as it seemed a good price.

I was trying to find something on amazon because I can get 20% off of anything on there

5x of those with 2200's with my deal would be a bit more than I wanted to spend but not out of the realm of possible

prerich · 02-09-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BLindsay

lol, my speakers are 4 ohm so that outlaw would be 190/channel. But I was just curious about it as it seemed a good price.

I was trying to find something on amazon because I can get 20% off of anything on there

5x of those with 2200's with my deal would be a bit more than I wanted to spend but not out of the realm of possible

That's $1300 with your discount

!!!!!!

BLindsay · 02-09-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by prerich

That's $1300 with your discount

!!!!!!

Would 5x monoblocks be the best way to go? I could swing that price. Would this be better than the XPA-5 at ~$700

Spurrier Sucks · 02-09-2013, 03:04 AM

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Would 5x monoblocks be the best way to go? I could swing that price. Would this be better than the XPA-5 at ~$700

If you have the room/space for them then yes.

prerich · 02-09-2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

If you have the room/space for them then yes.

What he said......

BLindsay · 02-09-2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

If you have the room/space for them then yes.

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Originally Posted by prerich

What he said......

Well those amps seem to be pretty small and they are stackable so it doesn't seem like they take up that much room. Powering them might be a pain though... lol

02-08-2013, 11:06 PM	#1
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	sub 1k 5 channel amp? So right now I've been considering emotiva's XPA-5 mostly just because I hear so many great things about them but I don't want to rule out some of the other great brands out there (Parasound, Rotel, Outlaw come to mind) so I was wondering what you all might suggest for a 5 channel amp that I can get for around 1k, new or used. It will be driving the Polk LSi15's, 7's and LSiC. Onkyo 806 as a preamp for now. Oh I would mention that I don't want an amp that's bright, neutral is ideal but if it was a bit warm that's fine with me too. I heard from a couple people that Emotiva's might lean a little on the bright side? edit: and while I would like to stay under 1k, if there was something that would be an amazing step up for up to 500 more, id consider it Last edited by BLindsay; 02-08-2013 at 11:13 PM.

02-09-2013, 01:08 AM	#5
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	What do you guys think about this http://www.amazon.com/Outlaw-Audio-M...0375537&sr=1-3 I might be able to snag it for 800. it is a 7 channel but I was thinking that would let me bi-amp the fronts which might be nice

02-09-2013, 02:17 AM	#7
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Buy 5 mono outlaw 2200's at $325 each! That's $1625 for five of them!!!!

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