|   5 Channel amp for Existing Home Theater System | Robert
Mar 22, 2001 12:16 PM | | Yamaha DSPA1, Def.Tech.BP2002TL front and rear, Def. Tech.CLR2002 center, MK MX125 Sub. I would like to Add a 5 Channel amp. to the Yamaha DSPA1. I mostly listen to music. Any suggestions on 5 Cannel amp to my current system. 4000$ price range. Thanks Robert |
| Got one........ | BK
Mar 22, 2001 12:29 PM | | Rotel RMB-1095 200 x 5 into 8 ohms, 330 x 5 into 4.
I just ordered it last weekend, and it is the most sweet, dynamic, explosive sounding amp I have heard. I also checked out the Parasound HCA2205A, the Anthem MCA-5, and the Rotel was clear cut winner. I will be adding this to my 4800, and I can't wait!
And at a retail of 2 grand, it'll only cost you half, of your budget!
Check it out! |
| Got one........ | Robert
Mar 22, 2001 1:10 PM | | Thanks BK I have read up on this Rotel and it is on my list |
| Got one........ | jomammah
Mar 22, 2001 7:01 PM | | Have to agree. Have owned the Anthem MCA5 and the 1095, and the Rotel spanks the Anthem. I'm entirely happy with it.
-Everywhere you go, there you are- |
| I know what I would do | SoundsGood
Mar 22, 2001 1:09 PM | | MONOBLOCK's if you have the additional space for 5 new pieces. Although some are relatively small. Or possibly 3 good 2 channel amps as an alternative to monoblocks. |
| You guys are nuts... | Keith from Canada
Mar 22, 2001 1:12 PM | | Top of the line receivers with ample amplification to drive your speakers and you're going out and purchasing amps! If you were looking for a pre-pro set-up, why didn't you go with something lower down the line like the Denon 3801, 3300 or even Yamaha 995? The main difference between the 995 and A1 was the amplification. If you were planning on replacing the amps, why didn't you save a few bucks when you bought the receiver? It just seems a little crazy to me to buy a product in which the majority of the cost goes into amplification only to turn around and disable the amps!
Oh well, go nuts and buy a 5 channel amp and see if it performs better than the amps in the DSP-A1. My guess is that you'll get a slightly better sound than you have now...all for the cost of $2-4K.
Another suggestion would be to go with a 2 channel amp which you could use for critical listening. There's really no need to amplify the center and rear speakers. Besides, at least that way you'll be getting some of your moneys worth out of the A1. |
| Yeah, my wife agrees with you too Keith....... | BK
Mar 22, 2001 2:22 PM | | but, after hearing the Rotel, I just knew I had to have it. Don't get me wrong, the 4800 is a nice sounding piece of gear, but like I said before, I could almost feel the explosiveness of the Rotel, and it did have a much sweeter sound.
The reason I didn't get a lower end Denon model, was poor planning. I've had the 4800 for over a year now, and at the time, never planned on adding an external amp. The reason I'm keeping the 4800 is I very much enjoy the 5 channel stereo dsp.
The 4800 was fine with my Definitive's, but I have since sold them, and now have B&W CDM's, and I figure they deserve better power than the 4800 can deliver. I do also listen for long periods of time, and I do on occasion like to bring the house down. The Rotel will sure as hell do that!
And yes, I am nuts, I know......... |
| I agree...insane.. | PJ
Mar 22, 2001 10:52 PM | | If you are buy more amplfification, only the front two channels are worth it.
Personally, I would spend $4k on a set of VERY nice 2channel seperates to improve music performance.
If you insist on getting 5 extra channels of amplification, dont get a 5channel amp, get monoblocks...either way, I guarantee spending extra on rear's amps is a waste of money.. |
| You guys are nuts... | Steve H.
Mar 24, 2001 6:06 AM | | Agreed |
| re: 5 Channel amp for Existing Home Theater System | HTguy
Mar 22, 2001 1:55 PM | | At $4k give a listen to the Aragon 8008X5. Probably the best in that price range. If you listen to mostly music you might try a stereo amp with a 3 channel amp. I listen to 80% music and have not found a multi channel amp to suit me, so I drive my mains with a Classe CA-200 and when I play a movie I have a Classe CAV-75 bridged to 3 channels at 150 per channel for the rears and center. I find I get the best of both worlds, great 2 channel music and great home theater. If you don't listen to music much you may be better with a multi-channel amp like the Aragon. |
| re: 5 Channel amp for Existing Home Theater System | Secretary of Insight
Mar 22, 2001 3:48 PM | | I agree with KFC, you guys are nuts. The yammie's amp is outstanding, that's what you paid all that money for! I don't think you'll see any improvement with that Rotel. If you really feel the need to spend money, upgrade the speakers, although I don't think that is needed either. You may just want to sit down and enjoy the great system you already have. KFC, good advice and great chicken.
The Secretary |
| re: 5 Channel amp for Existing Home Theater System | Robert
Mar 23, 2001 5:53 AM | | Thanks for all the replies. I do think what I have sounds good. But I also feel a upgrade is OK. I have considered Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature, or Bryston 9B ST. I like the warranty on the Bryston,Any comments on these two Amps from anyone who has had these is appreciated. Thanks Robert |
| re: 5 Channel amp for Existing Home Theater System | Stats
Mar 23, 2001 7:43 AM | | I just recently purchased the Bryston 9B THX amp for my Audio/HT system. My decision was based on flexibility (great audio and HT sound during demo), excellent reviews (in trade magazines and on this site), 20 year warranty, and automatic on/off feature (convenient for the wife). I am still waiting for my unit to arrive so I cannot give you feedback on the quality of sound this amp produces in my system. You will not want to use this amp with hard to drive speakers. Definetely an amp to add to your list.
stats |
| I second the 9BST | Tim
Mar 23, 2001 1:28 PM | | One word: Outstanding performer + 20 years warranty. |
| re: 5 Channel amp for Existing Home Theater System | Tim
Mar 23, 2001 1:37 PM | | You'll hear a good improvement to your system by adding an Amp. I had the Yamie DSPA1 and added a 5 channel Amp, my friend couldn't believe what he heard and ended up with an Outlaw 750 Amp with his Onkyo receiver. The bad thing about upgrading is that you'll one of these day upgrade again to a preamp/processor. At least I did upgrade to Lexicon MC1 and the improvement is much more noticable than upgrading the Amp. May be I'll upgrade my speakers some day. Who knows? but for sure my Lexicon which is fully upgradble is going to stay for a longest time and so is my Amp. My 2 cents |
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