4306 w/ ext amp

[kenhoeve]

The multimedia capabilities of the 4306 should keep me contained for some time but I'm thinking of adding some power. The Emotiva Mps-1 7channel amp appears to be a great value. Are there any other multichannels out there I should be considering? The emotiva has a great price point, but if a little extra goes a long ways, I'm all ears, so suggestions are welcome.

 

[mtrycrafts]

The multimedia capabilities of the 4306 should keep me contained for some time but I'm thinking of adding some power. The Emotiva Mps-1 7channel amp appears to be a great value. Are there any other multichannels out there I should be considering? The emotiva has a great price point, but if a little extra goes a long ways, I'm all ears, so suggestions are welcome.

Do you have a problem with what you have?
What speakers are you driving now, impedance and sensitivity, or are you planning on getting different speakers?

 

[HiJon89]

The multimedia capabilities of the 4306 should keep me contained for some time but I'm thinking of adding some power. The Emotiva Mps-1 7channel amp appears to be a great value. Are there any other multichannels out there I should be considering? The emotiva has a great price point, but if a little extra goes a long ways, I'm all ears, so suggestions are welcome.

You also might want to look at the Rotel RMB-1095

 

[angstadt530]

Outlaw Audio makes several amps that have received some high praise. However, I can't vouch for them personally, as I've had no experience with their products. I believe they offer thirty day, 100% money back, free shipping returns, so you can always order one and test it out to see if you like it or not.

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/index.html

 

[kenhoeve]

Do you have a problem with what you have?
What speakers are you driving now, impedance and sensitivity, or are you planning on getting different speakers?

My only problem is a persistent upgrade bug. I'm not driving large speakers, they are Artison's Portrait and Sketch. Sensitivity is 89dB @ 2.83 Volts, 1 Meter. All bass is handled by my Velodyne. Maybe I wouldn't get much mileage out of the power with small speakers?

 

[mtrycrafts]

My only problem is a persistent upgrade bug. I'm not driving large speakers, they are Artison's Portrait and Sketch. Sensitivity is 89dB @ 2.83 Volts, 1 Meter. All bass is handled by my Velodyne. Maybe I wouldn't get much mileage out of the power with small speakers?

If those speakers are 8 ohms, I seriously doubt you have an issue unless you have a big room and listen at very loud levels all the time.
HT software just doesn't drive all channels to full power at the same instant that may cause amp issues.
I would fight that bug and look elsewhere. If you are into video, that is a fertile area with HD movies now available and the universal player issue soon to be resolved.