top 5 amp companies?

[Erman_94]

hey guys, im in the market for an amp to power my rtia7 fronts and csia6 center and to take the burden off the receiver and just let it power my surrounds

i went to the sticky on amp companies and frankly theres a lot of them...so what are the top 5 (in your opinion) based on what you know about them or from personal experience

i know emotiva is a popular choice on this site...but what are the others that rival it in quality and price?


just looking for some opinions so i can go out searching

thanks in advance everybody

[sokrman14]

If you are looking for value

1: Outlaw
2: Rotel
3: Marantz HT line
4: B&K
5: Integra

Performance regardless of Price

1: McIntosh
2: Krell
3: Pass Labs
4: Theta
5: Boulder

Thats My Opinion

[Johnny Vinyl]

Although I understand why you are asking the question, I don't think its a question that can truly be answered. Reason is simple. People have different perceptions and interpretations of what quality and affordability is.

I would set your yourself a budget and go and audition (if you can) several different amps. Every amp, like every speaker, etc., has its own distinct sound and you need the find the sound that suits you. Don't be concerned about which is best.

John

[Erman_94]

Originally Posted by John72953

Although I understand why you are asking the question, I don't think its a question that can truly be answered. Reason is simple. People have different perceptions and interpretations of what quality and affordability is.

I would set your yourself a budget and go and audition (if you can) several different amps. Every amp, like every speaker, etc., has its own distinct sound and you need the find the sound that suits you. Don't be concerned about which is best.

John

thanks sokrman14 for the suggestions

while i understand what you're talking about john, i am very new to amplifiers and am just trying to get a sense of what to look at/for. auditioning is key (of course) but i just wanted a general idea as to what others have found to be quality amps so that it may help me with my auditioning

thanks

[bluRazor]

nad has a 6 channel amp for sale at audio adviser thats marked down to $500. would be perfect for bi-amping your fronts. i have similar speakers & have been eyeing them up for awhile.

[Erman_94]

Originally Posted by blu/razor

nad has a 6 channel amp for sale at audio adviser thats marked down to $500. would be perfect for bi-amping your fronts. i have similar speakers & have been eyeing them up for awhile.

thanks do you have a link?

and also, are there any other brands of amps that you trust/can vouch for?

EDIT: i believe i found it and here are the specs:
Continuous power out into 6 ohms: 80W x 6

my speakers are 8 ohms and im looking for more power than 80W/channel...thanks for the suggestion though

[Twitch9]

Your missing Anthem in both categories IMO one of the better amps and still at a great value.

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by Twitch9

Your missing Anthem in both categories IMO one of the better amps and still at a great value.

Only if they are the Anthem Statement series. I'd love me a D2v and P5. They sounded REALLY nice with the Paradigm Reference speakers I listened to a couple months ago.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Every time I hear the name Anthem I get flashbacks of Sonic Frontiers! Now that was a company who's gear I always loved.

John

[Erman_94]

thanks guys, more suggestions please as the pickings in Canada are slim on certain models...i need as many as i can to begin looking for and auditioning

[sokrman14]

Originally Posted by louhamilton

Only if they are the Anthem Statement series. I'd love me a D2v and P5. They sounded REALLY nice with the Paradigm Reference speakers I listened to a couple months ago.

I can't believe I forgot to list Anthem, I love those guys too!!!