mustang6 Posted September 29, 2001 Share Posted September 29, 2001 I have a chance to pick up a B&K AV5000II 5ch amp in mint condition for $700.00. It is about a year old. I have Klipsch Forte IIs and KLF c-7 up front. Has anyone tried this B&K or a similar B&K product with klipsch speakers. I would like to know how it sounded for 2 ch music as well as movies. Any info would be helpful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Phillips Posted September 29, 2001 Share Posted September 29, 2001 I once had the 3090 pre and 5000 amp(not the II,105X5?)with Chorus I's and Academy.Had to sell to help purchase this new home. Anyway they were a wonderful combo for both music and movies.I could turn the pre all the way up with no distortion,just very loud!!! But back in early '99,I paid only $1000 new for the amp. They have a great tech support.Even repaired something that wan't their fault.Pioneer laser disc was at fault. ------------------ Main HT:'77 Klipschorns w/ALKs, '75 Heresy center,modified with,K-Horn sqauwker & AA network. KSP-S6 at sides 2 KSP-S6's rear. Denon AVR-3801 2 Denon POA-2800 200X2 1 driving the Horns 1 driving the bi-wired Heresy center. 2 DIY 12"4ohm subs,Carver A500x 400 watts per ch.feed. 1 12" powered sub(behind the couch)feed from the surrounds pre-outs. Sony DVP-C650D. Dishnetwork Echostar 4700 w/DD JVC S7600U S-VHS Pioneer CDL-D501 laser Music in "Direct"only! DH Labs T-14 speaker wire to the front 3. Room size;15.5 X 25' opening into dining room. Old RCA 52"RPTV w/matching cabinets Bed room HT: KSB 2.1 mains,SC-1,SS-1's,2 SW 8 II subs. Cornwall Is for music only Denon AVR-2800, Dishnetwork,Sony SLV-975HF VCR,Panasonic DVD-RV31. 27"RCA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang6 Posted September 29, 2001 Author Share Posted September 29, 2001 Just to let everyone know the B&K AV5000II is 125 x 5. Thanks Mustang6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 mustang, u may/should have jumped on it already. what would/are u using for a preamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang6 Posted October 4, 2001 Author Share Posted October 4, 2001 I will be using a Sherwood Newcastle R-956 as the preamp. It has a ton of inputs and outputs and it will do DTS ES and DD EX. The good news is that I will be picking up the B&K tomorrow and he will let me try it first before I buy it. If it is sounds great, I will buy it. I guess I get the best of both worlds here -- try before I buy and what I think is a good price. Thanks Mustang6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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