I know nothing : Budget Under $1k



I am looking to move my 3.1 downstairs and add in-wall surrounds. I have an Integra 50.5 and am assuming that with the surrounds that now is possibly time to explore an amplifier.

I have $1k or less for this. I will consider used as amplifiers do not seem to have the curse of being outdated by different codecs etc.

I know this is fairly cheap for amplifiers.. but that's what I have.

It looks like in range there is an outlaw audio, emotiva, slightly out of range there is a Marantz. Other recommendations put below. Used I have no idea... the local store wants me to budget 3k for this which I just don't have...

Comments welcomed

all paradigm

studio 100 v5
sensitivity 93db/90db
amplifier range 15-350watts
max input power 230watts

prestige 55c
sensitivity 94db/91db
amplifier range 14-260watts
max input power 190watts

4speakers
ci elite
I80-
sensitivity 92db/88db
amplifier range 15-180
max input power 120
butrflynlambie
Going from the amp in your receiver to a good quality 2 channel power amp, should be a very big upgrade. With a budget of 1k, you can get something very nice. If you go to audioadvisor.com, they have some excellent choices. I like what Parasound has to offer. Either a Halo A23 for $1000, or a 2125 at $800. If it was my choice, I would get one of those.
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First, he's only moving downstairs. Second, do you have any idea how big of an upgrade a new amp will make, not only for power, but sound quality? This will be a major upgrade that can be heard immediately.