Emotiva XPA-3, Anthem 325 or Anthem MCA 30


I have a set of Paradigm S2 V3s with a C3 V3 center and driving them with a Yamaha RX-A3050.  A fair number of people recommended I get a dedicated amp to drive the LCR speakers.

Amps aren't cheap so have been looking at the Emotiva XPA-3, Anthem 325 or a used Anthem MCA 30.  Of those 3 the Emotiva is new and (seems like) a good value, the Anthem is new and the used Anthem 30 is inexpensive and (possibly?) a good match with the speakers.

I realize there's no "correct" answer but would love to hear people's opinions on which amp they'd purchase.

Thanks!
myoungva

Showing 1 response by arcticdeth

emotiva is ok, they have high gain, and you will hear it through your speakers if they have a high spa/1 w 1 M ratio.

any other amp will  to have such high gain