pietsch288 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have 2 questions for you guys. 1. what is the best 3 channel amp for rf-7's and the rc-7. (just in case I decided to go crazy) 2. what is the best "bang for the buck" 3 channel amp. Let me tell you what I'm looking for-----I would like a warm/smooth amp. I just sold my emotiva lpa-1 and it was pretty harsh so now I'm just using my denon 2808 and thats alot better but my sound stage has shrank a little. I don't want to keep buying and selling amps. I want to go 3 channel to save a little coin and also IN MY OPINION the rear channels sound just fine with the receiver powering them, I also am basically just using my system for movies, I next to never listen to music and when I do its 2 channel. My main goal with the amp is to make the center a little louder (for diolog) while at the same time making my mains not so harsh during action movies. The denon is doing alot better job but I know it can get alot better. The amps I was thinking about are the rotel rb-993 --- B&K Ref 200.3--- aragon 8008 ---Earthquake Cinenova Grande---or If you guys like the 200w emotiva or an outlaw --ect......I'm open for suggestions (like I said before looking for warm and smooth) and also to be perfectly honest what do you guys think of the rotel RB-993 it seems like a great deal (money wise) or the B&K. I would like to stay between 600.00---900.00. thanks rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 www.outlawaudio.com take a look here, someplace to start ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have an Acurus A200X3 that I like quite a lot. You can probably find one used for around $300 - $400. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I've got a B&K Ref 4430 that I really like. I bought it used in the $400-500 range off of Audiogon. It is a 200+watt 3 channel amp. I have it in the rack right next to a B&K Ref 200.5. They both sound fantastic with RF-7 and RC-7. I can swith back and forth between the 2 amps and not tell the difference. B&K makes some very warm sounding dynamic high current amps. I highly recommend them. Your RF-7s will thank you for it Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutone Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Try looking at an older Parasound amp.... they have a couple real good ones... Another company is Odyssey run by Klaus Bunge.. really good guy with a 20 year transferable warrenty. Go on their website or just phone Klaus.... I have 3 Odyssey amps, all are excellant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietsch288 Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 I've ruled out outlaw.....they are neutral at best, more like brite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jheis Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I'd pick the B&K over the Rotel, but I don't have experience with the others, can't be of much help there. As Jeremy said, don't be afraid of used B&K amps. I've had seven B&K amps. I bought one new, one was a demo and the other five were purchased used. Used my "used" ST 140 for 10 years and then sold it for $100 more than I paid for it. Great sounding quality stuff made in the USA. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I know its not what you asked for...but here is just a thought... i would not limit myself to an anomalous 3-channel amp. I would substantially enlarge the scope of your search and go with either multiple single or 2-channel amps, or a combination of the above. Additionally, two 2-channel amps also allow you the luxury of a nice separate SW amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietsch288 Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 what do you guys think in my price range I narrowed it down to either the ROTEL 1095 or the B&K 7250. wich one meet or exceeds my criteria. thanks rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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