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Budget Power Amp and Subwoofer Suggestions

Hi- I'm looking for some ideas for a fairly modest HT power either in the form of a 3 channel and separate 2 for surround or all 5 channels in one. I also am looking for an appropriate subwoofer. I'm planning on buying either a Marantz or NAD preamp new/ year old. I will consider both new and used amps, plan on spending between $1200 and $1500. I will be driving B&W CM series 1st gen (CM-4, CM-2, CMC) in a 17'x16' family room with a 103" projector. The system will be used for everything from everyday TV to movies, sports, and a little bit of gaming and rarely for Blu-Ray audio or SACD (most of my music is on a 2 channel system in my living room). Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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jdub39
486 posts
 
Emotiva would be ideal in that price range for an amp and PSA,SVS or HSU for sub choices!
lulimet
4 posts
 
Get this 5 channel Parasound 5250 and call it a day.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasound-5250-V-2-THX-Power-Amplifier-/231154048927?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item35d1dadf9f
pgawan2b
122 posts
 
I think the BluRay audio requirement is going to add cost. If you need BR audio, I think you will want a HD receiver. (In most cases, a preamp and separate amps will cost more than a receiver.) However, if 5.1 will be sufficient, then I think you should be able to come in well under your budget. From what I've read about your speakers, you will need a solid amp section in your receiver.

There is a NAD T755 for sale on Audiogon right now for just less than $500. It has HDMI but isn't an HD receiver. It outputs 5 X 80 WPC in surround or 2 X 110 WPC in stereo. It also comes with the Audyssey set up feature which is rather handy. I'm not associated with the seller at all; I just own and use an identical receiver. I think it should meet your needs.

Also, I received an email from SVS this morning. Two of their sub models are on sale right now for $599 each, the SB12-NSD and the PB12-NSD. I think the price/performance combination on these subs is hard to beat.
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