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Center Channel

I currently have a Monitor Audio Gold C350 center channel and have been contemplating getting the Monitor Audio PLC350. Unfortunately I can't compare the two. Has anyone compared the two to each other?  Are there significant differences between center channels that justifies paying 5K for a center channel? 
ricred1
ricred1 OP
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I almost purchased the series II but I couldn't get over paying 5K for the center channel.
ricred1 OP
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Already wondering if there is a "significant" difference between series I and II. The good news I can upgrade the series I to the II's.
ricred1 OP
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I understand  now why so many suggested I should get the PLC350. I don't want to play the better game, but although it's the series 1, I now know what seamless means between the fronts and center. The Gold C350 brought attention to itself. 
The only problem to my ears is the PLC350 requires more power than my Marantz SR5011. Any suggestions? Any thoughts on Rotel AV separates? 
auxinput
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That's very cool.  In my opinion, the front 3 channels should be as close to the same sonic signature as possible.  Surrounds are less critical.

What are you using to drive your PL500s?

ricred1 OP
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I use a Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp and the HT bypass on my Jeff Rowland Corus preamp. Any suggestions on a AVR or AV separates below 5K?
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