Is there such a thing as a non-AV 5.1 channel amp?

[napalmdeth]

Is there a device on the market without all the video processing etc. stuff found on AV receivers, that would amplify 5 discreet channels when fed thru analog inputs?
Something that costs and has power comparable to an AV receiver (~100W/channel)?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

You dont have to use any of the video processing or codecs on the AVRs of today. A simple solution for you may be something like a Yamaha RX 659 which would allow you to do what you want, have the power you need and cost less than 300 bucks.

 

[bandphan]

http://emotiva.com/xpa5.html for one and there lots of um out there.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Is there a device on the market without all the video processing etc. stuff found on AV receivers, that would amplify 5 discreet channels when fed thru analog inputs?
Something that costs and has power comparable to an AV receiver (~100W/channel)?

You mean like this?

http://www.nysound.com/exec/servlet/CategoryServlet?action=productdetail&itemID=kos-2010-01004&formID=0

It has basic Video Inputs, but you don't have to use them.

However, what I use are 3 Integrated Stereo Analog Amps. Pure Audio. No Video. I could hook up a max of SIX components of 5.1 analog inputs. In other words, I could hook up 6 blu-ray players and each one has 5.1 analog output.

You could get 3 of these for your 5.1 Analog Inputs ($326 x 3 = $978 + S/H):

http://www.nysound.com/exec/servlet/CategoryServlet?action=productdetail&itemID=esd-2045-01001&formID=0


Or 3 of these ($165 x 3 = $495 + s/h):

http://www.nysound.com/exec/servlet/CategoryServlet?action=productdetail&itemID=fnx-2023-01004&formID=0


Or if you want to play safe and get brand name, 3 NAD Integrated amps ($349 x 3 = $1047):
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAC315BEE

"Dynamic Power - 100W into 8 Ohms, 125W into 4 Ohms, 150W into 2 Ohms"

 

[napalmdeth]

Thanks ppl, I was actually wondering if something like a Receiver minus the video stuff would be a cost saving option. The multichannel power amps instead seem to be geared towards high power needs and cost more than home AV Receivers..

Looks like it's going to be a Yamaha RX-V361 or Pioneer VSX-D514 for me...
(+ Behringer 2030P's thanks to WmAx)

 

[chadnliz]

I think Conrad Johnson made one but its really expensive and has tubes if I recall, I dont think it really caught on.