I am looking for a multi-channel power amp that has a minimum of 200 watts per channel. 5 or 7 channel will surfice. I could even get by with a 3 channel amp as my Denon 3805 will be my pre/pro amp.

I am currently considering the Adcom, Sherbourn, and Parasound line. I have also considered the Anthem line as well. My budget is $2500.00 - $3000.00. I do have one concern as far as space goes. It will be installed in an existing home entertainment center and my shelves are only 15" deep. Width is not a problem. The shelves are open in the back so the amp can be longer then 15" but the feet can't protrude past 15".

What do you guys recommend for power amps? I am kinda of narrowing it down to the Sherbourn or the Adcom. Are there better choices out there?

Thanks in advance.

The Adcom GFA-5503 fits your requirements and it is a super amp. but it's 16" deep.
It puts out 200W per channel at 8 Ohms and 350W at 4 Ohms. You can get it from Wild West Electronics for $ 1.500.00.

May I ask why you need a 3 channels amp and not 2 channels?

J. Bond

I need a minimum of 3 channels. Front left/right and center. My center channel has a powered subwoofer. 16" deep probably isn't a problem as the feet usually are an inch or two from the back edge.

Mitch, Sunfire amps thrive on low-impedance, low-efficiency speakers. Def Tech's, right?

I'll throw AudioControl into the mix

Larry,

Def Techs is correct. By the way... I finally broke down and had two new dedicated 20 amp circuits installed for my home theater. The lights don't dim anymore when I power my home theater on. Imagine that!

I'm sure oex will agree that I made a wise decsision.

I haven't heard of AudioControl. What's there website address so I can check them out?

[Link: audiocontrol.com]

Done a few Sherbourn's and they never seem to run out of power!

Not with all the power they draw.
you can't put it out, if you don't put it in

These are both great choices

[Link: crownaudio.com]

[Link: qscaudio.com]

Sunfire amps would easily handle almost any speaker, certainly Def Techs. And I think they fall in your price range.

Another surprising amp (esp the price) is the Outlaw, you'd spend half your budget and be totally satisfied, I imagine. www.outlawaudio.com

Or just go for the gusto!

[Link: crestaudio.com]

You may need to call the electrician back though.

I would Suggest a Bryston 5BSST. YOu can usually pick one of these up a www.audiogon.com. They have a 20 year warranty and it is also transferrable from the original owner. I have had Rotel, Carver, Parasound, Nikko, and Adcom. IMO the Bryston provides the best sound for my speakers.

Mike

I am starting to lean towards the rotel 1095 because it will fit in my entertainment center. Like I mentioned before, my shelf is only 15" deep. The maximum depth the amp can be is 15 1/2" from the front face/edge of the amp to the rear edge of the back feet. Since the rack is open in the back it can extrude out several inches as long as the rear feet will rest on the shelf.

I haven't looked at the specs from Bryston but I will check it out as well.

Thanks for all the input.