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?
jafox

Showing 1 response by misskuma

those run extremely hot especially in class A operation ( and really, this is the only way to run this amp to its full potential )
Are you sure you want to have three of those in the house?
It ran hotter than my SET monoblock.

If you like the BAT, I would suspect you would like Plinius, however.