Amps?

[kabir0210]

Hi,
I'm pretty new to home theater design, so I have a few questions. First, let me tell you what I'm working with so far.

1. Onkyo TX-DS898 Receiver
2. Definitive Technology Speakers (7004 Super Towers, C/L/R 2500 Center, BPX Rear Surrounds, Infiniti Subwoofer, and Infiniti Rear Center)

Basically, my Receiver is capable of 90w/channel and my speakers can do much more. I'm looking for a good, solid amplifier to buy (200w/channel). I have also seen some receivers that are capable of delivering this much power. Should I buy a new receiver or add an amp? Also, my budget is about $2000.

Thanks!

 

[BostonMark]

rotel

Rotel makes a nice 5 channel amp, the 1095, that is about 2,000 bucks and its 200 watts a channel. You can still use your Onkyo as a pre/pro. I use a Rotel 2 channel amp thats 200 a channel for my front speakers, and Ive been very happy with it.

 

[jaxvon]

You might also consider the offerings from Outlaw. I believe ATI makes their big amps.

 

[mulester7]

You might also consider the offerings from Outlaw. I believe ATI makes their big amps.

.....Jaxvon, someone one time mentioned an amp by Outlaw that was three channels-200 at 8, that had a damping factor of 850.....

 

[kabir0210]

Re: Amps

Ok, great, I was looking at Rotel amps also. I'm glad to know that you are happy with yours.
Another followup question. I have seen receivers that can handle 200w/channel as well. Should I buy an amp, or switch out my receiver to get this power? Is it better to have a dedicated amp handle these responsibilities, or do you think a receiver can handle it just as well?

 

[Kilwox]

For your budget I would go with the Rotel RMB-1095. I have one and am thrilled with it. It's aboslutely rock solid at 200w x 5ch. There hasn't been anything that I've thrown at it that it can't handle. It's always nice to have the extra head room for future speaker upgrades too.
I think that getting a receiver that can honestly put out 150 to 200W/ch (not litterature values), you would go way over your budget.