best $3000 4 ohm amp/pre or AVR for 5.1 media room


I am setting up a 14 x17 ft media room. Speakers=Magnepan 1.6r +surrounds. Panasonic 3000 projector, 90" stewart screen, Blue Jeans Cables.

I am totally confused about receivers or preamp/amp. My budget is $3000. I have looked at Integra DTR9.9, Used Krell HTS with musical Fidelity ht6000, Adcom7607, or Outlaw 997/7500, as well as Denon 5803ci or 4803ci.

I am looking at different options and would like some opinions?? I AM TOTALLY CONFUSED!!!
davebuck

Showing 1 response by coxhaus

I have had the Krell HTS for 5 years with no problems. I use a Krell Showcase amp with 5 amps. I do not video switch. The Krell equipment only handles the audio part of my theater. I use Revel speakers with 2 B15 subs for bass. I think the Krell sounds better than any public theater you will go to. Later on you will want to add a sub since the amp only is about 125 watts per channel.