Budget 3 channel amp recommendation

[Terabyte0268]

What are you guys recommend for a three-channel amp for LCR around $1,000

 

[little wing]

Take a look at these.

Monoprice 3 Budget Monolith Mx100X Amplifiers Bench Test Results

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[little wing]

There is also this one..
Although, I don't think folks round here care for Emo amps that much.

BasX A3 Three-Channel Power Amplifier.

I realized these amps are way under $1000, maybe someone else has other options around 1k

 

[ski2xblack]

Buckeye Amps

Buckeye Amps utilizes the most advanced audio amplifier technologies available. Authorized seller for Hypex and Purifi Class D amplifiers. Based in the US. Free shipping and worldwide service!

www.buckeyeamp.com

Yeah, it has a bonus 4th channel (it's built with a couple two-channel nc252 boards; no issues using only 3 channels). 150w, 250w @ 8, 4 ohms.

 

[PENG]

Prices have gone up, but if one is in the US or CA, can't beat the buckeyeamp that ski2xblack link. I have been using one for a couple of years now, it is transparent and quiet even just using RCA to XLR cables. My only cautionary note on those NC502MP (better value than the NC252 imo) is, if you push it hard you might want to use an external fan (depend on the contents and one's listening habit), but that's $25 solution for a near silent one. If in Europe, there are a couple of better choices.

 

[Trell]

If in Europe, there are a couple of better choices.

Which ones do you have mind?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Are you using an AVR or AVP? How many speakers?

If AVR, since you’re on a budget, just use the AVR by itself. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[Verdinut]

OP did not mention which speakers he had to drive. Some have weird impedance and phase angle curves that most currently built AVRs can't handle.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

OP did not mention which speakers he had to drive. Some have weird impedance and phase angle curves that most currently built AVRs can't handle.

He’s on a tight budget for an amp. So since we’re guessing, I doubt the speakers are one of those expensive exotic types that go down to 1-ohm with weird phase angles.

 

[PENG]

Which ones do you have mind?

I was thinking something like the following:
AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S250NC XLR Power Amplifier Class D Stereo Ncore NC252MP 2x250W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics

ASR reviewed an integrated amp (with DAC) version:
Audiophonics DA-S250NC DAC & Power Amp Review | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum

or the Apollon, that is probably a little more expensive but their amps seem to measure exceptionally well:
Apollon NCx500ST Stereo Amplifier Review | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum

That one is above his budget but the NC252MP is within, though a 3 channel version might exceed the Euro1,000 mark:
Hypex NC252MP Module Stereo Amplifier | Apollon Audio

He seems to reference to $ so buckeyeamp is the best bet anyway.