Parasound A31 X 3.
Suggestions for upgrading amps in my home theater system
I currently have an Anthem 1120 receiver that I am planning to replace. I currently use a Moon Sim 330 A amp with the 1120. I have a 9 speaker home theater system with two subs, so I will need to power 9 speakers. I hate to sell my Moon Sim amp but I think I am better off with two 5 channel amps. I am seriously thinking of buying two Gen 2 Anthem 525 channel amps but not sure if the Anthem will be a downgrade from my Moon Sim 330 A
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I know that with my set up I run in everything from 5.1 to 2.1 to just 2 channel. You will notice, based on the way things are recorded. I run a fair amount of turntable and cd on my mains and trying to run anything besides stereo mode, sounds wrong to me. To me the center comes into play when you are running things beyond the 2 channel config. and, to me, acts more as part of the surround. I'm just saying wait on selling the Sim amp until you absolutely know you're headed in the right direction. Sorry, I've taken too many trips in the wrong direction and or given things away and just wanted to hit a untouchable rewind button. I'm just saying what I would do, what works for me and some mistakes I've made. Good luck. |
Hi OP, My suggestion, which you’ll have to double check is feasible, is to keep your moon and upgrade to the MRX 720. I believe (and you need to double check) that all 7 channels are re-assignable. Which may mean you can use them all for the non main (L/R) channels. Looking at section 5.1 of the MRX 720 manual, under "Amp Matrixing" this should be possible. https://manuals.anthemav.com/mrx-avm/en/103 Best,
Erik |
@maxwave Great suggestion, I had not thought about the MC MC8207. I thought it would be best to have the front three the same but I really would rather keep my Sim. Thanks |
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