Krell Showcase or Theta Intrepid amp ?

Hi, I am looking for a 5 channel amp for my revel m22 and c32's, looking for opinions on these 2 amps or alternatives , thanks

samski02-27-2008 4:12am

cappuccino Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 124 posts 02-27-2008 at 11:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have had the Theta Intrepid amp. It is not in the same league as other amps from Theta. In my opinion it is slow, lacks dynamics and power and is not very transparent or resolved. Finally, I replaced my Intrepid with a Cary Cinema 5 and was shocked by the big improvement. The Cary Cinema 5 is a bargain. I have Aerial speakers.
cappuccino Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 124 posts 02-28-2008 at 07:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Friz1313, I was using to channels on the Intrepid biamping my Aerial CC5, that is 2 x 125 watts alone for one speaker. I used two more channels for a pair of SR-3 surround speakers. I never used the Intrepid for the main channels. Before I purchased a complete Aerial HT setup, I had Proac speakers all around. I experienced the same lack of power and transparancy then.