|   Upgrading to seperates | BillC1022
Jul 7, 2001 9:45 PM | | I want to upgrade my my Sony AV receiver to seperate components. I'll continue to use the Sony (temporarily) as a pre-amp / controller. I have Paradigm Studio 60's with a Studio CC up front and Micros as surrounds. I'm looking for a used or demo 5 channel power amp for around $500. Any recommendations as far as brand / model would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | Matthew W.
Jul 7, 2001 10:33 PM | | If you had around $2,500 to spend on seperates then it wound be worth it but if you're only planning on spending $500 for a 5ch amp and lets say $1,000 on a pre/pro then I think I'd stick with a good receiver in the $1,000-$1,500 range. If you're wanting better 2ch stereo then you can always get a good $1000-$1,500 integrated and use a switchbox like the one Niles Audio has to share your Studio 60's between the receiver and a integrated or seperate 2ch amp/pre combo....
If you're set on HT seperates then take a look at NAD, Adcom, Anthem, Outlaw and Rotel. You might luck up and find one used around $500... |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | Paul L
Jul 8, 2001 7:27 AM | | You can have 5 ASL Wave 8 monoblock.
Paul Lam
P.L.C.Lam Consulting Inc. |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | Billc1022
Jul 10, 2001 7:55 PM | | Thanks, Paul,
I'm kind of new at this. What are 5 ASL Wave 8 monoblock?
Bill |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | RGA
Jul 12, 2001 10:55 AM | | http://www.divertech.com/antiquesl.html
They are tube amps. Each mono-block is a 1 channel power amp that would drive your speakers individually.
I'm looking into buying them...a number of individuals including Paul have liked the performance/price ratio. Thay appear to be an outstanding value. |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | Billc1022
Jul 15, 2001 7:39 PM | | Thanks RGA,
The ASL's look interesting. Forgive my ignorance, but can you explain to me why most of the amps I've been looking at are 85 - 125 wpc, and the ASL's are 8-10 watts? Are all watts not created equal?
Thanks again,
Bill |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | El
Jul 9, 2001 10:46 AM | | You can get a used Rotel RB-985 5 channel amp for around $500. I bought one and use my Yamaha as a pre-amp. I too have Studio 60's. The Rotel did make a difference. The sound is more dynamic and can be played at higher levels with less distortion and less listening fatigue. |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | RGA
Jul 9, 2001 4:17 PM | | I've heard hat the ASL's are very good value. I can't wait to listen to them.
If tubes are not your speed(they're neat though) then try a 3 channel amp...and use your receiver to power the rears. The rear effects are not all that important and you can use the money to get a much better 3Channel amp. |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | Billc1022
Jul 10, 2001 7:52 PM | | Thanks RGA,
If I go with a 3-channel amp, what happens when I want to upgrade my receiver? With a 5-channel, I was just going to replace the receiver with a pre-amp / controller.
Bill |
| re: Upgrading to seperates | RGA
Jul 12, 2001 10:50 AM | | You would then need to buy a 2 channel power amp. This would be more costlyin the long run but easier to buy in stages. |
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