Alex Bischoff
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- Alex Bischoff
If I had a 950 and I needed an amp, I'd seriously consider the Anthem PVA 7. It offers 105 watts x 7 channels. At $1499, it costs less than the Outlaw 770, and it's already been awarded a Reviewers' Choice award for 2002 as well. Here's a review and an excerpt:
Home Theater & Sound
Home Theater & Sound
What’s the verdict? Listening to the Anthem PVA 7 in a stereo configuration was a treat. In fact, I’d even say it’s priced fairly as a two-channel amp. Shop around. Paying this much for two high-quality channels of amplification in a well-built chassis is not a bad deal at all. However, it's not reasonable to buy it like this and have all those other channels go to waste. But in a 5.1 or 6.1 system, the picture changes. It’s a definite bargain even when one or two channels aren't being used. You'll be hard-pressed to match everything it gives you for the same price. The home-theater performance with Dolby Digital/DTS film soundtracks and music listening with DVD-Audio recordings were both exceptional. I could see someone getting it for this type of system and having an expansion path for later if they purchase a 7.1-compatible processor.
I'm probably going to buy an Outlaw 950 (I currently have a 1050). And, its amp will likely either be an Outlaw 770 or an Anthem PVA 7.
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Alex Bischoff