If you like BAT tube amps, or preamps, the BAT 6200 configured for two to six channels is a wonderfull amp. The Bat tubes are better, but not that much. This amp is a giant killer I have compared it to megabuck SS stero amps, and it had them for lunch.
Home Theatre Amp Suggestions
I am looking to replace the old Adcom amps currently driving Thiel 3.6 and 2.3 speakers in my HT system. Rest of the system is Muse 8/296 and B&K 50 preamp/processor in a 19' x 13' section of a 19' x 24' open area.
Because this is part of the TV based system that is always on, I need to stay with solid state amps here. I use BAT tube electronics for my audio system in the basement.
I am looking for 6 channels of amplification. Preferably I'd like to go with three 2-channel amps. Considerations are for the McCormmack 225, BAT VK200, Ayre V3 and Plinius 100. All of these appear to be about $1500 or so on the used market.
Most likely I will return to Magnepan speakers in my audio system so I will most likely sell off the Thiels and move my Talons to the HT system. One advantage here is higher efficient speakers so 100w amps would be fine.
Any ideas from owners/users of any of these amps and their strengths/weaknesses to the rest would be greatly appreciated....or any other ideas?
Because this is part of the TV based system that is always on, I need to stay with solid state amps here. I use BAT tube electronics for my audio system in the basement.
I am looking for 6 channels of amplification. Preferably I'd like to go with three 2-channel amps. Considerations are for the McCormmack 225, BAT VK200, Ayre V3 and Plinius 100. All of these appear to be about $1500 or so on the used market.
Most likely I will return to Magnepan speakers in my audio system so I will most likely sell off the Thiels and move my Talons to the HT system. One advantage here is higher efficient speakers so 100w amps would be fine.
Any ideas from owners/users of any of these amps and their strengths/weaknesses to the rest would be greatly appreciated....or any other ideas?