Multi-channel amp recommendations

[Prestige Worldwide]

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

[Face]

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

[Prestige Worldwide]

Thanks. I'm familiar with W4S, but more with their DACs than amps. I'll look into them some more.

[djwhog]

Bryston? Maybe even a used one they are nice

[Still-One]

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

[Prestige Worldwide]

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?

[Franklmu]

Originally Posted by Prestige Worldwide

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?

Very happy with my 207sound very good, even in stereo mode with my ex-sophia2
205 is equal to 207 but with only 5 channels (and don't have the 2 knobs).
Very good amps in my opinion

Frank

[Rilands]

I've had my MC205 for several years. No complaints here.

[SMC23]

MC205/MC207, essentially the same minus the 2 channels on the former.

It is a brute and powers my system. Very happy with it.

[Prestige Worldwide]

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?