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Which would you prefer ATI 2505 vs Cary Cinema 5

Jan 11, 2010
For mixed music and movie use which amp would you prefer if can only have one and had to live with that one long term?:
Cary Cinema 5 200w/channelx5 RCA and balanced output vs ATI 2505 250w/channelx5 RCA only. The ATI used can be had used for about half the price of the Cary used.
Compare overall quality and usefulness as an overall amp.
Many thank fellow AudiogoNers.
audiodoc
ghstudio
141 posts
 
Since I wouldn't want to rewire my home or future homes, I would pick the Cary.

The ATI 2505 is a wonderful amp but it requires a dedicated 20 amp power circuit. That's not standard in any home I've ever seen, so if you go the ATI route, plan on hiring an electrician and hoping he can snake a 12 guage wire to where you want to power the amp.
stl114_nj
94 posts
 
I have the smaller (100w) Cary 7B and highly recommend these amps. Very musical, I was very impressed. My comparison is a Krell 400Xi
classic_audio_parts
1 posts
 
The ATI AT2505 does not need a "dedicated" 20 amp circuit. It should be used with a 20 Amp circuit and most homes built within the last 25 years probably already have them.
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