Need some recommendations on 3-ch amp - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

MikeK · 2010-11-21, 01:08 PM

I Would like to ad a 3ch amp to my system for my front 3 and would appreciate some recommendations. I am new to amps and don't know which brands are available to us Canadians. Most of my online pals keep recommending Emotiva but I'm uneasy about ordering something like that over the border just in case I run into warranty issues.

For those who would ask if there is something lacking currently that makes me feel I need more power, my answer is not really. I have basically had a good season and am in a position where I have some "me" cash and this is what I would like to do.

System:
Pioneer VSX-32
Klipsch RF-82 L/R
Klipsch RC-62 C
Klipsch RS 42's Surround & Heights

Recommend away!

Thanks

starchoice · 2010-11-21, 01:20 PM

Just wanted to comment on Emotiva as I'm looking for a dedicated CD player. I've pretty well removed Emotiva from the list, firstly because while shipping in the U.S. is free, they add close to $100 to the price for duty, brokerage, etc. The five year warranty is good but if you are outside the U.S., they expect you to pay shipping BOTH ways.

I'm currently in the process of updating my 2 channel system so unfortunately can't give you any meaningful suggestions on that end.

Tunksy31 · 2010-11-21, 01:53 PM

Look at Bryston, Classe, Rotel, Marantz, Krell and Anthem. I know some of them may not offer a 3 channel power amp but they do offer 2 and 5 channel as well as Mono blocks. Personally I would look into the Bryston Classe, or Marantz. A couple friends of mine have Rotels with B&W speakers and are disapointed with the sound and wish they had purchased a Bryston or Classe instead.

I know Bryston is Canadian and I am pretty sure Marantz is also Canadian. Rotel Classe and Krell are all european but are all very good products.

MikeK · 2010-11-21, 02:19 PM

Tunksy31, Beautiful! That's what I was looking for. Thanks for the info on the manufacturers.

eimaj · 2010-11-21, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tunksy31

I know Bryston is Canadian and I am pretty sure Marantz is also Canadian. Rotel Classe and Krell are all european but are all very good products.

I would add NAD and Anthem to that list. I know Anthem has 3 ch amps.

Marantz was originally American, formed by Saul B. Marantz, but is now owned by Marantz Japan which is part of D&M Holdings (Denon and Marantz, who also own McIntosh and Boston Acoustics). As an owner of a Marantz receiver, I can say it is the best out of the 4 receivers (1 sony, 2 denon) I have owned over my HT years, but I do not think they have a 3 ch amp.

starchoice · 2010-11-21, 03:51 PM

Bryston is frightfully expensive. Do you have a price range?

MikeK · 2010-11-21, 04:14 PM

I'd like to stay in the $1000- $1500 range if possible.. I might have to go the used route.

2010-11-21, 01:08 PM	#1
MikeK Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 19	Need some recommendations on 3-ch amp I Would like to ad a 3ch amp to my system for my front 3 and would appreciate some recommendations. I am new to amps and don't know which brands are available to us Canadians. Most of my online pals keep recommending Emotiva but I'm uneasy about ordering something like that over the border just in case I run into warranty issues. For those who would ask if there is something lacking currently that makes me feel I need more power, my answer is not really. I have basically had a good season and am in a position where I have some "me" cash and this is what I would like to do. System: Pioneer VSX-32 Klipsch RF-82 L/R Klipsch RC-62 C Klipsch RS 42's Surround & Heights Recommend away! Thanks

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2010-11-21, 01:20 PM	#2
starchoice Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,797	Just wanted to comment on Emotiva as I'm looking for a dedicated CD player. I've pretty well removed Emotiva from the list, firstly because while shipping in the U.S. is free, they add close to $100 to the price for duty, brokerage, etc. The five year warranty is good but if you are outside the U.S., they expect you to pay shipping BOTH ways. I'm currently in the process of updating my 2 channel system so unfortunately can't give you any meaningful suggestions on that end.

2010-11-21, 01:53 PM	#3
Tunksy31 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 209	Look at Bryston, Classe, Rotel, Marantz, Krell and Anthem. I know some of them may not offer a 3 channel power amp but they do offer 2 and 5 channel as well as Mono blocks. Personally I would look into the Bryston Classe, or Marantz. A couple friends of mine have Rotels with B&W speakers and are disapointed with the sound and wish they had purchased a Bryston or Classe instead. I know Bryston is Canadian and I am pretty sure Marantz is also Canadian. Rotel Classe and Krell are all european but are all very good products.

2010-11-21, 02:19 PM	#4
MikeK Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 19	Tunksy31, Beautiful! That's what I was looking for. Thanks for the info on the manufacturers.

2010-11-21, 03:51 PM	#6
starchoice Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,797	Bryston is frightfully expensive. Do you have a price range?

2010-11-21, 04:14 PM	#7
MikeK Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 19	I'd like to stay in the $1000- $1500 range if possible.. I might have to go the used route.