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Which amp for Def's

I own a pair of Def 2000TL's which as you probably know have powered 15's in them. I also have a Def 1500TL powered sub. I am building a HT now, and plan on having anywhere from a 5.1 to a 7.1 setup. That being said, what amp would be a good fit for driving these with the concept I will be using them 60/40 HT/Music? I would like to be in the 200wpc range, but do I really need that since the amp really won't be driving any bass? I would like to keep the amp budget under $2K.

Also...FYI I am looking at PRE/PRO's and am considering the Sunfire IV and the Anthem AVM20. I would like to be in the <$2.5K range there as well....but want a VERY good Pre/Pro for HT. Would these be a good fit for my Def's? Any other recommendations or do you like one of the ones I've identified? Thanks in advance!

-Jason
jasplat88
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
Here's one to consider and you will have channels to spare . 7 channels x 200 into 8 ohms and 300 wpc into 4 ohms for $1799.00. At 90 lbs you may need a sturdy amp stand if not putting it on the floor.There's a thirty day money back guarantee ..I don't think you could lose.
Model 770

Good Luck!
bday0000
266 posts
 
Jason,

I set my parents up with BK multichannel amp and HT pre-amp with BP2000's and I think it sounds pretty good, man. I think that they are very smooth.

Brad Day
Atlanta, GA
exertfluffer
270 posts
 
Yeah B&K wouldn't hurt you any with the Def's. Still, dolar per dolar, the 2000's do great with Parasound gear! Forgiving, fullbodied, dynamic (yes, 200w would help your dynamics for midrange and treble), warm(which mates well with the Def's, which I've sold for years, as well as Parasound, and others), slightly forgiving on top(the Def's can be a tad bright/shrill on top sometimes, and the Parasound mates well here also).
Other options for cheep are considering Outlaw Separates for a song!.
More expensive to consider are Anthem, then Sunfire and Classe.
For the more essoteric, tubes actually sound great on the Def's!!!...no kidding!
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