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Classe vs. Anthem vs. Parasound

Need to decide between amps for HT and 2 channel listening.

choice of Amps:  

Classe CA-5100 brand new, NOS, 2.5k (1 year warranty from dealer) 
Parasound A52+ brand new from eBay around 2.3k (no warranty) 
Used Anthem P5 around 3k (1 year warranty from dealer) 

Speakers:  Focal dome with focal sub
PreAmp:  Krell KRC3 via HT bypass
HT pre likely Parasound P7
source OPPO 205 analog into P7, HDMI straight to TV/projector


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audiotroy
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The Anthem power amplifier is a bit on the clean but drier side.

The Parasound is a big rich full bodied sound and that is a great price but Ebay would scare me. 

The Classe is a very warm amplifier and this model is an older design.

I would look at the Parasound pay a smidge more and get it from a dealer.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
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