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amp for ONKYO receiver

Very modest system here but would appreciate any feedback on this,I have a Onkyo TX-SR705 and would like to find a amp to run the front L,C,R speaker and use the Onkyo for the rears.My speakers are Paradigm Titansv5, Paradigm CC-290v5 for the center and PDR 10 for the sub,I've been using Paradigm Atoms for the rears but hopefully I will upgrade to the ADP's.Watch mostly BluRay on my Sony BDP-S350 with HDMI hookups. I would like to stay under 700$ if at all possible,any ideas???? thanks for your input
cmercer49
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
There are three amps that come to mind. I don't know the current prices. I have used Outlaw M200 amps from my Onkyo TX-SR805 driving all the 5 speakers. I upgraded the front left and right amps but continue to use the M200 (now the M2200) for the center and surrounds. Very reliable and affordable and excellent sound. I have also heard Emotiva amps and they are excellent. I have heard good things about ATI but haven't heard them. Good luck and have fun!
elevick
2,636 posts
 
There's a parasound 5125 posted today for $795. Come to a middle ground with the seller? The only other amp in the range that I see is a Rotel (I like the parasound better). You really won't find many 3 channel amps.
You could buy 3 monoblocks like Marantz. I wouldn't buy a stereo amp for R&L. You really should have the same across all 3 front speakers.
swanny76109
382 posts
 
I have three monoblock Sherbourn 1/300 amps. They'll do 200/8 ohm and 300/4 ohm. I have the 5 channel version and picked these up to upgrade down the road but don't need them anymore because I am just going to stick with 5.1 channel system. If you are interested I am happy to discuss pricing with you. I'll give you a great deal well under your budget.
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