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High value 3 channel amp choices?

I may be in a position soon where I want to add some juice to my center, L&R speakers. I seem to find only favorable reviews on the emotiva 3-ch amps and see them most often recommended for the budget minded.

Beyond this in the sub $1000 range (new or used) what else should I be looking at? 200w / ch should be enough.

Thx
kooshballa
bondmanp
1,792 posts
 
If you can find one, a used Odyssey Audio HT3 or a 3-channel Butler Audio amp would be a nice choice. I have been happily using the Odyssey Audio HT3 (w/ cap upgrade) since 2006.

Otherwise, the Emotiva might be a good way to go - they have a good return policy, too.
kooshballa OP
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Thanks. How does the audio quality stack up on the mentioned alternatives?
bondmanp
1,792 posts
 
I can only speak about the Odyssey Audio HT3. I find the sound reasonably dynamic, detailed, yet smooth, with no etch or grit. Stereo imaging and soundstage are very good, if not SOTA.
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