Need help choosing a power amp

[GO-NAD!]

Im thinking about nad amps
T 977 Seven Channel Power Amplifier - NAD Electronics
7 channel power amp
C 275BEE Stereo Power Amplifier - NAD Electronics
2 channel stereo power amp

Have you checked the prices for those NAD's? Your $1500 budget will get you the 275BEE (here in Canada - no idea what they go for in Australia). If you want the T977, you'll have to double that budget.

 

[Bryceo]

Have you checked the prices for those NAD's? Your $1500 budget will get you the 275BEE (here in Canada - no idea what they go for in Australia). If you want the T977, you'll have to double that budget.

Yeah at the moment there sitting on 1500

 

[Bryceo]

A few of the guys on the fourm sead just amp the front 3

 

[PENG]

A few of the guys on the fourm sead just amp the front 3

That could be a viable option depending on which AVR and speakers you own, room size and how loud you typically listen to. By the same token, may be you only need to amp the front mains, or you don't need an amp at all.

 

[Bryceo]

40% to 30% of volume, Yamaha rx-v1000 bi-amp 4 way toweres

 

[PENG]

40% to 30% of volume, Yamaha rx-v1000 bi-amp 4 way toweres

I think you will be fine amping just the front mains. If it feels lacking, then pick up a little Outlaw or Emo monoblock for the center. Yamaha typically have very good dynamic capability but not that great with ACD output, but most people won't need top notch ACD performance for reasons explained many times around here. The article link below is just an example.

The All Channels Driven Amplifier Test Controversy — Reviews and News from Audioholics

 

[Bryceo]

Ended up with a 2 channel for the mains and a 4 channel for the surrounds center is perfect the way it is

 

[lsiberian]

I guess I'm too late to the party. I love using pro amps because of the headroom. The Yamaha PSeries is fantastic and worth a look.

 

[Bryceo]

I guess I'm too late to the party. I love using pro amps because of the headroom. The Yamaha PSeries is fantastic and worth a look.

I did have a look at them they where grate but shooting over the budget that the missues gave me I'll probley get Yamaha power amps for the living area in the next few weeks but