Soliciting opinions about upgrading


OK, don't laugh. I have a Nakamichi CA-1 preamp and PA-1 amp. They are getting old. The amp is 100x5. I need 7 channels instead of 5. I am thinking about using my
Nakamichi amp to push my rears, center and satellite speakers. I want a better quality amp to push my front speakers which are B&W 802 Matrix series 3.
(I may upgrade these too soon) I listen to music much more than movies. I am also thinking about getting a tube amp for my fronts. However, I don't know much about these either other than I am told they sound better. I am
also thinking about just getting a good 7 channel amp instead and having only 1 amp to deal with. I am hoping you guys/gals can help me.

Can you recommend a good preamp too?

Thanks.
marcvictor

Showing 1 response by tireguy

I don't know what your looking to spend, but a lot of people really like the Sim 7 channel amps(they have two different 7 channel amps). It seems like it would be a lot simpler to have one amp instead of 2- also it will be easier to integrate in a multichannel system since all channels will have the same sonic signature. I am sure there are other good multichannel amps, I am a stereo guy and don't know too much about 7 channel amps :)