Fred DeGrandis
Stunt Coordinator
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What 5 channel Amp to Choose?
This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. I have done loads of research, so please don't think I am trying to take the easy way out.
I have Paradigm Reference Speakers, and I will be using my Marantz SR7000 as a pre until I get More cash. I also have a dual SVS sub setup, but I will be using the Samson amp that I have for that. I have finally narrowed it down to these 3 amps, thank God. I am looking for an amp that I will love for a long time, and an amp that will open the hell out of my speakers, to make them sound....Wonderful. Many other members have responded to emails about the Sherbourn, stating that it was a great amp, and couldn't be beat for the money, but is it a better idea to go the monoblock route(the Sherbourn) than the conventional route with either the Parasound or the Anthem?
Here are the possible amps that I am looking at:
1. The Sherbourn 5/1500A for $1395.00 I really like the Monoblock design, and from what I have read, the owner knows what He's doing, and is a real good guy.
2. The Parasound 2205 for $1650.00 I have read that "The Sherbourn beat the Parasound in sound off blind tests" but I have also read that this is a great amp that can't be beat for the money.
3. The Anthem II for around $1100.00 The salesman who sold me the speakers recommended this amp to pair with the speakers, but I want to know what all of you think?
Please leave comments after voting letting me know what you think.
Thanks again,
Fred
This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. I have done loads of research, so please don't think I am trying to take the easy way out.
I have Paradigm Reference Speakers, and I will be using my Marantz SR7000 as a pre until I get More cash. I also have a dual SVS sub setup, but I will be using the Samson amp that I have for that. I have finally narrowed it down to these 3 amps, thank God. I am looking for an amp that I will love for a long time, and an amp that will open the hell out of my speakers, to make them sound....Wonderful. Many other members have responded to emails about the Sherbourn, stating that it was a great amp, and couldn't be beat for the money, but is it a better idea to go the monoblock route(the Sherbourn) than the conventional route with either the Parasound or the Anthem?
Here are the possible amps that I am looking at:
1. The Sherbourn 5/1500A for $1395.00 I really like the Monoblock design, and from what I have read, the owner knows what He's doing, and is a real good guy.
2. The Parasound 2205 for $1650.00 I have read that "The Sherbourn beat the Parasound in sound off blind tests" but I have also read that this is a great amp that can't be beat for the money.
3. The Anthem II for around $1100.00 The salesman who sold me the speakers recommended this amp to pair with the speakers, but I want to know what all of you think?
Please leave comments after voting letting me know what you think.
Thanks again,
Fred