Need Monoblock for 6.1 (1 Viewer)

[carlos f]

Now that I have my Rotel 1066 I decided to go w/6.1 but I need a monoblock to drive the 6th speaker. Any recommendations for something decent in the sub $200 range.

I'll probably use the monoblock for the center (htd level 3) and use my 3 channel rmb 1066 to drive the surrounds and rear center.

thanks.

 

[Steven Simon]

The Parasound HCA 1201 is a solid AMP, and can be had for 175-200 bucks. Also you can go wrong with either of the Marantz MonoBlock.

 

[Andrew Pratt]

There were some Marantz monoblocks for sale in the for sale area not that long ago.

 

[Sihan Goi]

If you can get the Sherbourn monoblock within your budget that'd be great too.

The Marantz Monoblocks have been highly recommended. I believe they come in at least 2 different flavors, from 100-150W(can't remember the exact power output), but the Parasound unit is actually a repackaged Soundstream amp IIRC. While Soundstream makes solid car audio amps, they've no track record, other than that particular monoblock, in the home audio market.