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Multi-channel amp recommendations
My Sherbourn 5/1500A is in need of replacement. Looking to spend up to $3500 (preferably second hand) on what will primarily be an HT amp. Speakers are Gallo Reference Stradas, pre pro is a D2v. 5 channel only. Looking for 150 to 200 wpc.
The four I'm considering so far (all at used prices) are a Classe CAV180, McIntosh MC205, Classe CA5200 (might be a reach budget-wise) or CJ MET150 (ditto). I'm not terribly interested in Bryston. No interest in Rotel. Any other recommendations that I should add to the list? David
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This will have more grunt than any non-autoformer Mac multi-channel amp: MINI MC 5 CH (MMC-5) - Multi-Channel Amplifiers - DAC 2 Digital, High Definition Amplifiers, Stereo Pre Amp Audio Equip
For even more power: 5 CH (3 x 500w,2 x 250w) (MC5(3x500,2x250)) - Multi-Channel Amplifiers - DAC 2 Digital, High Definition Amplifiers, Stereo Pre Amp Audio Equip
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Thanks. I'm familiar with W4S, but more with their DACs than amps. I'll look into them some more.
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Bryston? Maybe even a used one they are nice
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Try the MC 207 or the newer MC-8207. I know that many here do not care for the look of the newer unit but it looked ok in the system I saw and the sound with the new 121 and 891 was pretty good.
Jim |
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Is the MC207 that different from the MC205? I'm running a 5 channel setup, and given my room size, that's not likely to change for some time.
I also noticed AudioClassics has a used MC206 and a used MC7205 for sale. Anyone familiar with either of these?
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205 is equal to 207 but with only 5 channels (and don't have the 2 knobs). Very good amps in my opinion Frank |
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I've had my MC205 for several years. No complaints here.
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MC205/MC207, essentially the same minus the 2 channels on the former.
It is a brute and powers my system. Very happy with it. |
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Looks like the MC7205 and 206 are limited at 8ohms, so I'm keeping them off the list.
Current list: Classe CA5200 MC205 Conrad Johnson MET150 Wired4Sound MC5x250 All of these (except the W4S) will likely exceed my budget, but frankly, I can't remember ever buying a piece of equipment that didn't. Any others to consider?
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