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Looking for suggestions on a used amp or new. $2000/ budget


Hello everyone, I've recently purchased a Emotiva  XMC-1 Pre Amp, Paradigm S6's and the matching center (C5 v.3). I currently own a Emotiva LPA-1 amp. After getting my system set up, I feel that the LPA-1 isn't giving me the feed back and detail I want and might be lacking in power.  So, that being said, I'm looking for suggestions on what amp would push these speakers and give me the sound quality I'm looking for. I'm a movie guy first and music second. But as I get older, I'm leaning more towards music.   I'm currently looking at an older Aragon 4004 or 8008. I've heard great things about these amps and I'm considering purchasing one or both. I'm open to all suggestions, used or new. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

hilltop20
bassdude
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Definitely the Parasound A31 or A21, first.  Got several A21's and the JC1's and JC2 - all are superb with almost any speaker.

However... my close 2nd... and... maybe my first for the money... is the "ClassDAudio" SDS-470C at $700.  Regulated linear power supply, so no "class d" sound issues.  To me it sounds almost identical to the A21, and they have multi-channel amps also for very good prices.  Much lighter, cooler and cheaper.  I've had mine for 3+ years - it's been great!

http://www.classdaudio.com/sds-series-amplifiers/sds-470c-class-d-audio-power-amplifier/
hilltop20 OP
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Thanks Yogiboy, I'll look adding the FET to the list, 30 day return makes it a no brainer. 

Bassdude, I'll check out the ClassDAudio too. 

Thanks Again!!!  

The he wife is going to wonder why the helll are we getting so many heavy boxes!!!!!😬




hilltop20 OP
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The wife...

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