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Amplifier suggestions for home theater

Hi all,

I have a Fosgate FAP-T1 processor feeding three Rotel amplifers...RMB-990, RMB-980, RMB-100. The 990 is front L&R, the 980 is surrounds, RMB-100 feeds the center channel. Speakers are Vandersteen 2CE signatures for the front L&R with Vandersteen 2w subs(a pair with the 2CE's), Vandersteen VCC-1 Center, Vandersteen VSM-1s for the surrounds. Also have Vandersteen V2W for the LFE channel. I would like to upgrade to an amplifier to drive the front speakers. I don't know if I should try getting a uses 3 channel amp or a Five channel and sell off the other amps. I listen about 50% music and 50% movies. I would like a very musical sounding amplifier and budget is about $1500.

I don't know if getting a stereo amp will blend in well with the other amps...especially the center...so that is my situation...I would appreciate any and all suggestions..

Thanks, Phasor
phasor
phasor OP
7 posts
 
Thanks for the response...Do you have a model number? Do you know if these will be a good match with the Vandersteens?

Thanks, Phasor
aroc
760 posts
 
Why not call Richard Vandersteen (jokingly, but not). Everyone else seems to do so! (I wish I would find that post, maybe it was deleted?)
prpixel
876 posts
 
Sherbourn 5/5210 for 5 channel or 7/2100 for seven channel. I sold my aragon 8008bb and some other amps a few months ago and purchased a 7/2100. I'm happy with it. Give it some time to break in; sounds bright out of the box but after a few weeks it smooths out and sounds real nice.

There are a few for sale here on Agon that are just about new. I don't think people give them enough time to break in.

Hope that helps,
russ_l
95 posts
 
Phasor- Dump the center channel and buy a good stereo amp. I give this advice often, but in your case it's even more so as the Vandy 2CE Sigs are imaging champs (as are most speakers with first order crossovers). Selling the center channel will also give you more bucks for an amplifier.

Russ
thefalls1117
74 posts
 
Check out this site before buying a Sherbourn

http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/clone_prepros.php
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