Michael-
I'm not sure if you look at the Sunfire option, that the CG will give you the "slam" you want. I can recommend highly the Sunfire Signature Cinema Grand at 405x5.
I went from 200 watts to the CG signature in my HT setup and have been very happy with it. Granted, I have a difficult load to drive: Magnepan MGIIIa (front) Magnepan MMG (rear), but I have all the punch I need. I also use the Theater grand MK II pre/pro, and a Sunfire Super Jr. Sub in the HT setup.
I DO use the Front L/R of the amp driven by tube preamp to the MGIIIa's for music only, and have found this amp to be big, powerful, and subtle as well.
If you can swing a little extra $$$$ you might be able to pick up a CG Sig. pretty close to your budget, or, perhaps a new "B" stock unit with full warranty.
Others may disagree with me on this but I think the CG Sig is a lot of quality amp for the money. Versatile for music and HT. IMHO
I'm not sure if you look at the Sunfire option, that the CG will give you the "slam" you want. I can recommend highly the Sunfire Signature Cinema Grand at 405x5.
I went from 200 watts to the CG signature in my HT setup and have been very happy with it. Granted, I have a difficult load to drive: Magnepan MGIIIa (front) Magnepan MMG (rear), but I have all the punch I need. I also use the Theater grand MK II pre/pro, and a Sunfire Super Jr. Sub in the HT setup.
I DO use the Front L/R of the amp driven by tube preamp to the MGIIIa's for music only, and have found this amp to be big, powerful, and subtle as well.
If you can swing a little extra $$$$ you might be able to pick up a CG Sig. pretty close to your budget, or, perhaps a new "B" stock unit with full warranty.
Others may disagree with me on this but I think the CG Sig is a lot of quality amp for the money. Versatile for music and HT. IMHO