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Recommend me a warm sounding 5 channel power amp

hi, i recently purchased a pair of monitor audio floorstanding speakers that i mated to a marantz 7007 receiver (used as a preamp in this scenario) and a rotel rmb 1095 power amplifier.
Anyhow, today i wanted to experiment to see how the speakers sounded when connected to the marantz unit and i actually liked the sound better that i heard from the marantz when compared to the rotel power amp. I find it more laid back and THAT is exactly why i am starting this thread. I want to purchase another amplifier and so far i have narrowed it down to the nad M25 or the parasound halo a52.
i would like everyone's recommendation on a warm sounding 5 channel power amp under $1500...
I have also thought about ATI, LEXICON,B&K COMPONENTS, but i dont have first hand experience with these...
Anyhow, let me hear any recommendations you might have :)

thank you
avcr79
iblieve
96 posts
 
class D for Home-cinema could be nice for bass. The limitation of this tech shouldn't be a huge problem in HC.
Forget NAD! too many defects and a bad service are enough to throw your future NAD by the window!!!
I had a NAD in HC. It was very nice until it broke down...
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Wyred 4 Sound?
iblieve
96 posts
 
W4S is probably a good choice for power amps cause they are on the warm side of neutral (may be not neutral at all). The STP-SE preamp in the other hand is not warm at all and probably one of the best preamp for the price!
mribob
229 posts
 
Parasound A-51 is a killer 5 channel amp; its built like a tank, weights 100 lbs, and has good detail and grip on all channels...I use one for my HT set up; and it delivers all the sound I can hope for. It's only a 'tad' bit warm, but very accurate. Its been around for a while, but very reliable.
dragon_vibe
430 posts
 
How about Bill Bakers new Line of products Class D hybrids with Tube Stage. Here is the link: http://www.responseaudiony.com/Ibrido.htm

Bill also produces the Purity Audio line which we have aqquired. I would say his build quality sound and customer service is pretty hard to beat in this industry. The Class D Hybrid should give you a good cinematic impact together with a warmer presentation of the tubes. These amps are fully upgradable and he can modify and upgrade caps or anything you need.
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