Thoughts on Outlaw amp's for 2 ch music


I'm considering adding some seperates for 80 music/ 20 HT to go with my Paradigm 40/20/470 v3. I have heard Rotel and I wasn't overly impressed with the sound in 2 ch. I'm thinking about starting with 3 Outlaw M2200's and using my Yamaha 3200 as a pre/pro and to run the rears for now. Does anyone have any experience with this or a similar application?
mihen

Showing 1 response by douglas_schroeder

Mihen, looks like your into the fun phaze of things. Enjoy!
To be honest, you may have just as good results and easier time calibrating everything by finding a decent configurable six channel amp (I'm using a Rotel w. 3-6 channels). Previously, I had been using two Outlaw monos for mid surrounds and a Threshold T-50 for rears (the Threshold had some issues, so it was relegated to the rear of system).
I didn't expect it, but I've got much better surround sound now using the single multichannel amp than I had trying to cobble together several amps. I sold the equipment to help fund a massive two channel upgrade (cdp, amps, speakers, cables).
One of the most pleasant outcomes of it all was that I thought I would have greatly diminished sound quality by moving away from the 200wpc Outlaw amps. Not so; I have far better sound now than before. More simplicity and better sound in HT mode! Double bonus!