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3 channel amp for H/T

I am looking to add a 3 channel amplifier to my home theater.  The room is quite large, and it seems to get a strong viewing experience, I am having to crank the volume quite a bit.  Current setup is as follows :


Yamaha RX-V1600

Paradigm CC-270 Center Channel

Paradigm Monitor 7 v.3 Fronts

B&W in wall rear channels

Martin Logan Dynamo Sub


My thought is to push more power through the fronts/center, while utilizing the Yamaha on the rears.  Not looking to break the bank (sub $1K for an amp), and am open to used equipment. 

jcfiver

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soix
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Uh, I recommended the amp 3 for sale here. Did you find an amp 5? I’m sure that will be an improvement, but seriously, you need to consider upgrading your center speaker. If not the Paradigm I mentioned earlier, I think even this would bring a meaningful improvement to your sound...

https://www.aperionaudio.com/collections/center-channel-speakers/products/intimus-5c-center-channel-...

Regardless, please let us know how it works out. 
soix
10,009 posts
 
This was a decent amp in its day and will certainly give you significantly more, and more robust, power. 

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9dg4c-proceed-amp-3-channel-power-amplifier-amp3-17633-multi-ch...

Personally, I'd also consider upgrading your center speaker to something like this...

https://www.paradigm.com/en/center/premier-500c

Your cc-270 was $279 when new, and trying to push that speaker into a larger room, I just don't see it being optimal.  Just a thought. 

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