Home Theatre Amp Suggestions


I am looking to replace the old Adcom amps currently driving Thiel 3.6 and 2.3 speakers in my HT system. Rest of the system is Muse 8/296 and B&K 50 preamp/processor in a 19' x 13' section of a 19' x 24' open area.

Because this is part of the TV based system that is always on, I need to stay with solid state amps here. I use BAT tube electronics for my audio system in the basement.

I am looking for 6 channels of amplification. Preferably I'd like to go with three 2-channel amps. Considerations are for the McCormmack 225, BAT VK200, Ayre V3 and Plinius 100. All of these appear to be about $1500 or so on the used market.

Most likely I will return to Magnepan speakers in my audio system so I will most likely sell off the Thiels and move my Talons to the HT system. One advantage here is higher efficient speakers so 100w amps would be fine.

Any ideas from owners/users of any of these amps and their strengths/weaknesses to the rest would be greatly appreciated....or any other ideas?
jafox
Another option is to get a good Main amp and a quality 5ch. amp for the CC and rears.That is what I did and I am happy with the decision.

Modified B&K ST-202
B&K av2500 ser.II
Hi Abex....Your idea is very much what I think I will end up doing. The thought of three 2-channel amps does not seem to be a cost-effective solution. To start with a nice 5-channel amp and then work to find a great 2-channel amp from the same company for the fronts, at a later time, would be a good solution.
I would stronly suggest to look at the new ADCOM multi-channel amps MODEL# 7805 and 7807.These amp's sound incredible.Word is that these amp's are designed and engineered by ex california audio lab engineers that now work for Adcom.