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Multichannel amp...

Long story short . I sold off my HT pre/pro and multichannel amp to separate the HT from the stereo. I'm now in a situation where we really need my stereo space "back", so I will once again have to integrate my stereo into my HT My pre-amp doesn't have HT pass thru so that's not an option.

What multichannel amp would match my Mark Levinson 331? I need to stay below $2k and used is definitely an option (even preferred).

For the time being, I will need to use my Onkyo TX-NR1010 with the amp-out but will add a dedicated pre/pro as funds becomes available (thinking something like Cary Cinema 12 or the like 2-ch quality is crucial)
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akg_ca
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" ....Why not keep your ML and add a 3channel amp for the additional channels?....."

+1 on this suggestion.

I use my hi-end Integrated amp as my 2- channel rig, and it also serves as the FL and FR channel amp as part of my HT.

-- I added a pair of hi-end separates (3-channel power amp and a matched 2-channel power amp) to a quality AV preamplifier /processor for HT.
-- I have a discreet hi-end CDP for my critical listening 2 channel audio and a separate BluRay player for HT entertainment .
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akg_ca
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I bought the Audio Refinement 3 channel power amp and a matched 2 channel power amp (both used) to go with a Rega Osiris integrated amp And Rega Isis valve CDP. ( 2 channel)

These Audio Refinement power amps are the YBA designed (French ) and had YBA parts but assembled as French designed units made in China. I bought them used within the last year for about $450 and $400 each ( each was about $2K each )
With the subwoofer and speakers I now had a discrete 2 channel as part of a 7.1 HT system.

For the AV: NuForce AV18.... (preamplifier / processor) and Arcam BluRay player.

Google for reviews

Highly recommended
raks
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For the $$$, it's hard to beat a Theta Intrepid.
rlwainwright
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Emotiva XPA-5, 200 watts/ch. powerhouse, neutral sound, $999.00, XPR-5 is 400 watts/ch.!!, 2249.00....Go to Emotiva.com
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Rlwainwright, your over-enthusiasm and single-mindedness with Emotiva truly distracts from your posts having any meaning anymore.

There, I said it!

To the OP, I concur with the Rotel. Their multichannel amps are a good bang for the buck. An older ATI 5-channel amp is within your price range, as is a used Sherbourn 5/1500A (I've owned one for over a decade now and continue to enjoy it every day).

You MIGHT find the McCormack multichannel amp within your price range, although I haven't checked on that one for some time now.

Lots of good choices!

Michael
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