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Best Audio Electronics for Paradigm S8v3 Speakers

I am redoing my 2 channel system and am seriously considering the Paradigm S8v3 speakers, but am having a problem with what electronics to consider using. My first consideration is the Anthem Statement P2 amp. I am interested in hearing what other S8 owners are using for an amp and pre-amp.

Also has anyone Bi-amped their S8s and if so what kind of results did you realize?
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bifwynne
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Cdente -- what is the VB1 device?? What does it do?
bifwynne
2,206 posts
 
Look, I'm not saying I'm a SS amp expert, but think whatever amp you use, it should be SS. Don't know what your budget is, but there's some good deals on Ayre amps. Ayre amps have very good rep.
veerapaneni
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I have s8v3 for my ht and I use p5 and p2 and they sound fabulous. I have also used parasound jc1 and they are good too. Anthem p2 and p5 are much clearer though.
bifwynne
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Veerapaneni ... no surprise since the P2 and P5 are top of the line high powered SS amps made by Anthem, a division of Paradigm.
runnin
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I've owned Anthem and Parasound Halo products, and beg to differ on the idea that Anthem is "much clearer" than Halo amps. I haven't found that to be the case at all, the Parasound amps are quite good, it doesn't hurt that they were designed by audio legend John Curl.
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