CITATION 7.1 vs. EAD 500

I have owned both amps. To my ears the EAD is the more accurate of the 2 as far as being "musical" but the Citation has better low end punch and control. If I were to buy them all over again knowing the differences between the 2 I would choose the EAD. If you had any extra funds availabe now or in the immediate future it would be worth you time to invest into a EAD PM1000. Hands down better than the other 2. Good luck!

I really liked the Citation 7.1 THX amp and used it to bi-anp my front speakers and it sounded great but did leave a hole for the center channel. I purchased an EAD PM 1000 and love it. More depth and bass as well as more power and channels. Spend the extra $$ to get a PM 1000, the comments on the PM 500 I've read are good but may be underpowered depending on your system.

I have had the EAD PM500 for about 4 months now. I have to agree with KGB540 it is a very musical five channel amplifier. If your room and or speakers do not need more then say 150 watts I'd say this is a bargain for what they go for nowadays. I just picked up a Classe CAV150 a yesterday, Early Christmas gift, and I am in the process comparing the two.

I may be selling the PM500 soon. The upgrade bug has hit.Ouch!

Contact me at jimmyrod2000@yahoo.com if you wish to gather more info.

Regards

Jimmy

THANKS FOR RESPONSE. I'LL BE DRIVING 3 EGGELSTON ISABELS & 2 EGGELSTON FONTAINES. MAYBE I SHOULD THINK ABOUT THE PM 1000. THANKS.