Amplifiers you use

[tom_s]

I have a middle of the line Onkyo HT receiver for the video rig, but I only run 2 channels and don't watch much TV.

For the "HiFi" system it's nothing fancy, but I do have a good variety to play with. I usually have a Parasound HCA 1000a hooked up. It's proven to be bullet proof so far! I sometimes throw a DIY gainclone, Audio Research D52b, Marantz 1070 integrated, or a Dynaco ST70 in the mix just for something different.

I'm also collecting parts to build some Pass F6 monoblocks.

[johnnyrichards]

Theta Dreadnaught I, Emotiva, a Denon AVR, an older Onkyo 2 channel receiver, a few of the Dayton APA things, a couple little chippies from SMSL.

[Brian Steele]

Yamaha RX-V673 for the main HT system
Denon PMA-250II for DIY loudspeaker testing / measurements
I've also got the Dayton DTA2.1 in use - for the small 2.1 system I put together for my youngest daughter. It works quite well for that purpose.

[billfitzmaurice]

I have a Sony STR-DH550 5.1 receiver, with a 100w plate amp driving my sub. With the high sensitivity speakers I have it's all I need.

[dynamo]

Primary: Rogue Sphinx v2 w/ RCA cleartops

Additional channels: JBL s400thx, Sonance Sonamp 275SE

HT: Pioneer Elite Vsx 49Txi

Measuring: 80s Yamaha 2ch integrated w/ direct and tone bypass

Others: A few 80s/early 90s Denon 2ch receivers

[djg]

I have a bunch of amps. Right now I'm using an older Yamaha 7.1 HT in 5.1 mode, with an Outlaw Audio monoblock for the horn sub. An Adcom 4 channel amp for the LXminis, along with a Dayton 8" DSP 250 watt sub.

My PC is using a Class D Audio kit amp and another Dayton 8" DSP sub. I'm going to swap in the Sonance buyout amp I bought thanks to Wolf's alert in the forum soon. I've never heard it. More under my bed and in the basement. I have reached the "what am I going to do with all this crap" stage of life.

[stephenmarklay]

I was wondering what you all are using to power all these great builds I am seeing.

Before having kids I had some higher end equipment and really enjoyed some of it. My favorite, and one that I regret parting with, were some VTL tube monoblocks. I had some lesser tube amps and enjoyed the smooth laid back sound.

A few years ago I bought and NAD D3020 class D amplifier that has been power my living room. But I completed a garage system and that amp with it’s flexible inputs (apt-x bluetooth and digital inputs) is now in the garage.

I needed something so I looked in craiglsist and found a cheap Onkyo A-9010 integrated amp that have generally positive reviews. He wanted $125 and now it is sounding great powering my Kef LS-50’s.

I also have a PE 2.1 class D amplifier running a soundbar and it is perfect for that. However, I don’t think it is as good as the NAD but the price difference is a about 10x so that is fair.

I like integrated amps a lot and will probably pick up some more of the budget oriented ones.

I would love to hear what you guys are using.