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How do I select a new/used amp for a new system?

I need advice about how to select the proper amp/pre-amp/integrated amp to use in a new system I want for my master bedroom. I want to be able to run CD's for classical/reggae/rock and DVD's for surround sound. I am NEW in high end A/V equipment and do not have speakers yet. I am amazed(!)with the sound of Linn speakers I heard at a Linn dealer and would like a similar sound either with Linn's or other's you may suggest. The distance from me to the Plasma TV is 14 feet. The room is 14x18 feet. I know the amp/power is very important and do not know how to match it (watts/channel, ohms, etc.)with whatever speakers and sub I get. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Price range max $5,000.00 retail for the amp but will consider used equipment to save some $$. Speakers I have considered are Linn Katan, Keilidh; B & W CM1, B & M 805x; Ariel, Vienna (still investigating speaker choices). Gary
drlinn
drlinn OP
14 posts
 
Thanks,
I checked out the web site for the ATC's and the price was impressive. If I get ATC's, am I able to incorporate them in surround and what type of amps should I look at?
nolitan
865 posts
 
agree with TVAD. Get your speakers first then work backward.
alun
181 posts
 
You mention DVD surround sound. This means you will need multi channel amplification or a reciever am I correct?
Powered speakers are a great choice. If your using a 5.1 dvd system in your room there are some great choices of powered speakers including the ATC's. Also look at PMC, Mackie, Genelec's. There are a few DVD players that will play your dvds, cd's and also have outputs that you can run directly to your powered speakers. Keep in mind that you will need to plug into an outlet each of the powered speakers.
Cheers.
riffer
362 posts
 
"Tvad
Pick your loudspeakers first. Pick your amp to compliment the speakers"

I agree 100%.

Speakers first, then ask the speaker manufacturer for a shortlist of amps to demo.
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