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Best 200 watt x 5 amp for the money?

I'm looking to replace a nest full of 2 channel amps with something more powerful. I've been considering the ATI 2505, parasound 2205, sherbourne.or ? Anyone out there have any experience with these? My other components are a DC-1, and a Snell 7.1 THX speaker system with 2 passive Snell 12" subs. Thinking of using 2 channels for the subs, 3 for the front array and some of my others for surrounds. I like my music too, but have two other music systems.
pmandt
jack_dotson
210 posts
 
I think the Outlaw Model-755 is easily the best bang for the buck five channel amp out there. I've read that Outlaws are actually ATI amp's with a different face plate. 200WPC@8Ohms and 300wpc@4Ohms with all channels driven 20Hz to 20Khz, two transformers, etc. A very nuetural and detailed sounding amp. Do a search and you will find some very nice reviews or visit Outlaw's home page. Oh yeah, it also has a three year warranty and Outlaw offers a 30 day in-home trial period. Very hard to beat at $1299.
sbachman
41 posts
 
I second the opinion for the EAD Power Master 1000. I own this unit and it really performs great. In 2 channel music it does a superb job. You should be able to find one used on A-gon for under $2k and it is well worth it. There is a reason that all 3 of their Power Master series have a solid "5" rating on Audioreview. Best of luck.

Steve Bachman
Phoenix, AZ
vx700
71 posts
 
I thrid the motion for the EAD. Your in!
mrlabguy
44 posts
 
Theta Dreadnought 200X5 is the Best for HT and 2 channel.
vx700
71 posts
 
The theta is highly over rated for the money! The spend a graet deal on magazine reviews the same as Krell, Bryston ETC. Put it side by side with the EAD 6300 in HT or stereo and you will become an EAD believer! But these are opinions and you know how that works_ we all have one.
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