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Center Channel

I currently have a Monitor Audio Gold C350 center channel and have been contemplating getting the Monitor Audio PLC350. Unfortunately I can't compare the two. Has anyone compared the two to each other?  Are there significant differences between center channels that justifies paying 5K for a center channel? 
ricred1
ricred1 OP
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I understand  now why so many suggested I should get the PLC350. I don't want to play the better game, but although it's the series 1, I now know what seamless means between the fronts and center. The Gold C350 brought attention to itself. 
The only problem to my ears is the PLC350 requires more power than my Marantz SR5011. Any suggestions? Any thoughts on Rotel AV separates? 
auxinput
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That's very cool.  In my opinion, the front 3 channels should be as close to the same sonic signature as possible.  Surrounds are less critical.

What are you using to drive your PL500s?

ricred1 OP
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I use a Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp and the HT bypass on my Jeff Rowland Corus preamp. Any suggestions on a AVR or AV separates below 5K?
auxinput
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You're going to laugh, but I'd look at Marantz AV8802a for an AV processor, if you're interested in one.  I don't know the sound of Jeff Rowland, so I'm not sure what to recommend for a center channel amp.  Maybe a single Parasound JC1 monoblock?  They are going for $1800-2200 on ebay.

You could always go with the larger Marantz AV7011 receiver.  It has a larger power supply for better power output, but it's still not going to equal a good amp.

ricred1 OP
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auxinput,
Thanks for the suggestion. I
Just purchased a ATI 1803 and I’m looking for a used or demo discontinued Marantz AV preamp.


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