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Which multichannel amp to buy

I recently upgraded my HT fronts to paradigm sig 4's and c3. Now i want to get a more powerful amp to better drive these speakers. Currently i run the anthem avm30/pva 7 combo in a 5.1 system. I am considering the following amps: NAD M25, Parasound A51 or 5250, Cary cinema5 or sunfire TGA 5400. Any opinions? I am trying to keep the cost around 3 grand.
docrobbi
cappuccino
122 posts
 
I would definately pick the Cary Cinema5 among the amps you have listed! Powerful and musical.
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
I have always loved the Parasound 2205A, still a great amp.
noucla81
4 posts
 
Docrobbi,

Not sure if you're still looking, but I recently heard the TGA 5400 (ended up buying a TGA 5200 for my system) and I think they are great amps for the money. I know they can be had for a lot less than retail if you look around.

It runs ice cold, and IMHO,I could hear the difference between voltage and current source (not a complete marketing gimmick). Currently I'm biamping my mains using one channel for current source and the other for voltage.
docrobbi OP
37 posts
 
Thanks all for your advise. I bought the Macintosh MC207. And, it a great sounding amp!
noucla81
4 posts
 
Wow man, good for you. Thats a hell of an amp. Puts my TGA 5200 to shame!
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