Help me choose an amp for under $1000 (1 Viewer)

[Joey_V]

Help me choose an amp for under a $1000.

I have looked at some Outlaw offerings but I dont like the way the amp looks (I'm sure it sounds good though).

Right now I have an HK330 and I want an amp that can better power the LSi9 that I have.

I would like a 5 channel amp though.

Right now, the top dog in my list is the Rotel RMB-1075.

If you have any suggestions, please tell me the specific model and why.... THANKS!

Joey

EDIT:

Now thinking of going 2 channel. Recommend me a 2 channel amp, too, for the same budget ($1000 new or used).

 

[Tony Genovese]

The new Outlaw 7125 might fill the bill: 7 x 125, $999, and improved looks (IMO).

Take a look at it here:

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7125front.jpg

 

[Joey_V]

That DOES look much better!

Hmmm..

 

[Mark Sherman]

Rotel RMB 1075


$1000.00


http://rotel.com/products/specs/rmb1075.htm

 

[Joey_V]

OK... how about 2 channel amps?

ANYthing in the sub-$1000 (new or used) is fair game!

Recommend some to me! THANKS!

 

[Arthur S]

New Rotel 1080. Used, Sunfire 300 X 2.

 

[Joey_V]

Krell KSA-50S ($1000)
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ran&1127174014
- Pure Class A @ 50w/8ohm (down to 400w/1ohm WOW!).
- No caps in output path.


or

Krell KST-100 ($1000)
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ran&1126843222
- 100w/8ohms (down to 800w/1ohm) via Class A input, Class A output until about half power, where it goes to B slowly.

How would something like the Parasound A21 Halo (same price used) @ 300w/8ohms compare??

Or the Rotel 1080?

I want a no-holds barred 2 channel amp for my LSi9... I dont want to upgrade for a while!

 

[FeisalK]

Joey_V

2 channel I'd go digital

CarverPro ZR1000, one of the ICEPower amps, or Flying Moles

The nuForce reference8 have created quite a storm but they are a bit over your budget