Mike Butny
Stunt Coordinator
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- Mar 3, 2002
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Im looking for some info on these brands. I will be buying a new three or five channel amp in the up coming weeks and I was wondering how these amps would sound in my system and which one is the better amp. Im using B&W 805's for my front speakers and a B&W htm 2 center speaker along with Jamo THX dipole for my rears. My pre-pro in a Classe ssp30 mkII. Im currently using two marantz ma700 monoblocks along with the amps inside my marantz sr18 receiver, which Im selling for $1000.00. I was thinking about the rotel rmb1095 (200wattsx5), rmb1075 (120wattsx5) and the cinenova grande 3chanel version or a B&K amp. I was looking to spend no more than $1500 and I that would put the RMB1095 over budget but I might spend the extra cash if the sound is that much better than the others. I know the cinenova grande is a monster at 300watts and doubles that into 4 ohms, but how does it sound? does it sound great with music material? The rmb1075 is listed at $1000 and is THX ultra rated, but its only rated at a 120 watts. I heard the 120x5 rating is rated more on the conservitive side and the amp is more powerful than its rating. The RMB1095 is more powerful and probably the better amp but is it worth the extra cash. How does B&K amps in this price range sound. I really only need a three channel amp, but if I end up buying a 5 channel amp I will either bi-amp my fronts or get into a 7.1 system.I will be considering parasound amps also. Any replys will be greatly appreciated.