I have a denon 2801 I am using as my pre-pro with a Acurus a100X3 and am really happy with it, huge increase over the receiver alone. It has never gotten warm to the touch, it runs very cold and seems to be very well built. I paid $450 for my 3 channel and their is a 2 channel a100 listed for $300 right now up to $600 for the a250. The 5X125 sells for about $600-750.
I need advice on my first step into separates. B&W
I have an Onkyo 696 with B&W 7nt in front and 1nt in back. Id like to buy a 2 channel amp to enhance 2 channel listening and use the onkyo as the pre/pro. Eventually picking up a 3 channel for center and rears. Or maybe 3 then 2 or even 5 channel. Everyone says Rotel but what are other choices. Id like to spend up to $1000.
TIA
Mike
TIA
Mike