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Best used five-channel amp?

I'm looking to upgrade my trusty Primare A30.5 amp to something a little more muscular a higher end.  I have a Classe Sigma-SSP processor and B&W 804s units for the front and an HTM3s for the center.  Does anyone have recommendations for used units?  I've been thinking about the Classe CAV 500 or the Theta Dreadnaught.  I'd like to keep it under $4,500 or so.  Thanks!
win200
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hemi04
57 posts
 
Krell theater amp standard AKA TAS used them on my 804n and now my 803D no problem
buckhorn_cortez
81 posts
 
Lots of "beasts" in this thread.  Every amp is a 'beast"?  Okay... my "beast" suggestion - Balanced Audio Technology VK6200.   Each 200 watt channel is a completely separate amplifier with its own power supply.  In its six-channel configuration, the "beast" I have weighs 200 pounds.
sacman
125 posts
 
Cal Audio Labs CL2500-MCA, Theta Dreanaught, Krell HTS...in order.
alkaloid
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Got an Anthem P5 4000, 5 yrs old. Killer. Best I ever heard and had.
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audiojan
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Don't discount the PVA series amps from Anthem. Super clean and it will drive the 804's without any issues. Only omission is lack of balanced inputs, but if that's not a must, you can pick one up really inexpensive and I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised. It's definitely a "hidden bargain" in the amplification world.
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