Home Theater Preamp/amp advice.


Greetings,

I have about $2,000 to spend on a home theater Preamp + 5 channel amp combo. Can you experts out there recommend some brand/models to look for on the used market in this price range?

Thanks.
jmetrisin

Showing 2 responses by ghstudio

Integra DTR 8.9 or 9.9 or Onkyo TX-nr3007 would be right about at your purchase point if you want new and latest features.

But once we understand your speakers and room, we might recommend some used gear or some of "last years" models.
Although I recommend them, the Onkyo/Integra's run very hot due to the REON chip which you can't turn off. If you are planning to put your components in a cabinet, this may be a factor. The other overall concern is power to the bedroom....which is usually on a shared 15A circuit. It's easy to say...get an ATI 2505, but do you have a 20a dedicated circuit. Stay with 5x150W or a class D high quality amp which draws less power at normal listening volumes (NHT Power5 comes to mind).

ATI 1505 would be perfect as long as your stand can support it's weight....$5-600. Then add an Onkyo/Integra processor for the latest codecs and you'll be set.