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best THREE channel amp for about $1,000

Hi all. Got a Krell 250a for stereo sound, Lexicon DC-2 for processing, JM Labs S38 15" sub, and Nautilus 804, HTM-1 and rears. I need a THREE channel amp and have about $1k budgeted. Am willing to buy used, of course. I'm looking for any and all suggestions... Anyone have opinions on Chiro, Kinergetics or Musical Design? Any other ideas? Thanks in advance... B
bazmataz
rlw11
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I second the above on the Parasound 2003. It does an excellent job in both 2 and 3 ch operation. ample power with good clarity and tonality.
kgb540
125 posts
 
The Acurus 200X3 is THE BEST three channel amp you'll find under a grand. Parasound is good, Acurus is better.
sacman
125 posts
 
It's a 2/3/4 channel amp. You should be able to find it used for under $1K. It weighs 76lbs, and can be bridged to 450w/channel in stereo mode. Hope this helps
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
In the price range you stated, I'd go with either the Acurus 100x3 or 200x3, the Adcom 5503, or a Rotel unit.
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kennyt
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I must agree with the above, I use and Acurus 200x3 and an A250 on the front for stereo, I picked both of them up on Audiogon for just over a grand and am very happy with them in my home theater. They aren't quite as powerful as my Aragon in the bedroom, but you won't get three channels from them in that price range, even used.
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