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Pro audio amp vs. residential amp

My Sim Audio (Celeste) HT-3 has taken a dump, and I can't really afford to ship it out for repairs. What are the communities thoughts on replacing it with a Pro-audio Crown xls1000 amplifier?

Sim audio p-5 pre
Cambridge DAC
Pro-Ject RM5 SE
Vonschweikert VR-4jr
bones45
ddd1
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http://www.hometheaterequipment.com/mono-stereo-amps-59/crown-audio-xls-drivecore-series-amplifier-official-thread-1319/?s=0323e0da7858426d0e009a1434c29cf1

Get the next model up or higher, not the XLS 1000. I have an XLS 2500 and it is fine for audio.
dave_72
1,399 posts
 
I will agree with Elizabeth, quite a few people poo-poo Bryston, especially here on the net. However, there are quite a few that champion it, so it varies. Very much so.
wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
I'm not implying that Bryston stuff is universally accepted, or universally deemed unnacceptable, as that would be a condescending statement of the obvious and my audio geek bretheren deserve better. Or do they...hmm...
abp689
41 posts
 
I have an Adcom 555 (Bought used) and 5800 which seem to be in your price range. The 555 seems to carry the audio cred if needed. Had the 5800 for ~18 years with no issues. They both served me well.
wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
I would love to see the results of a "blind listening" shoot out between similarly powered high quality pro audio amps and extreme high end amps from somebody like Boulder or Constellation...somebody do this and report back to me.
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