Adding amps to a LLano 3-channel setup -- suggestions? (1 Viewer)

[Ken Woodrow]

My current configuration (details in my sig) is a Sony DB930 receiver powering my surrounds and two outdoor speakers with the Llano Trinity 3-channel (200 w/ch) driving my FR, FL, and C. I plan to upgrade by ditching the receiver and going to the following setup:

Source 1 = Home theater PC w/ multichannel analog outs

Source 2 = Multichannel SACD or DVD-Audio player

Pre-Amp = Sony TA-P9000ES (multichannel analog preamp with two sets of 5.1 inputs, and a 5.1 and stereo passthrough)

Llano 3-channel amp: Front L, R, and C

???? amp: For L, R surrounds and two outdoor speakers (same zone).

I don't want to spend an enormous amount of $$, but I do need some power to drive the outdoor speakers and to stand up to the LLano in the theater. Sound quality is not paramount, b/c the surrounds seldom carry as much info as the front 3 channels.

I was thinking about pro amps -- cheaper per watt. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Ken

 

[John Kotches]

Depending on budget, you could look at something along the lines of a pair of Marantz MA-700 monoblocks (used) and also consider something along the lines of a Bryston 4B, or Parasound 200wpc amplifier.
If $$$ weren't a concern, I'd go for another Llano
Regards,