[Help me choose an amplifier (the typical newbie post)]

Thanks everyone for your input!

I’ve tested Onkyo A-9050 and the sound was clean and bright which was probably the combination of SF-2's and the amplifier itself.

My next step was to look into a better pair of Klipsch speakers until I ran into this monster. It needs some cleaning but the sound was mind blowing.

 

 

 

 

[Help me choose an amplifier (the typical newbie post)]

Hello,

Help this guy out, I am looking for an amp to match my modest setup.

 

Turntable: Music Hall Icura  

CD player: Marantz PMD-326C

Speakers: Klipsch SF-2 100 watts maximum continuous (400 watts peak)

 

This setup will be used for playing vinyl and CD with a focus on heavy metal with fast drumming.

The room is 14x14 feet. My budget is $500 but it can be adjusted for 10-20 percent.  

 

A few models I am considering:

 

Music Hall a15.3

Onkyo A-9050

Yamaha A-S500BL

 

Thanks!