sikoniko
03-13-2005, 09:23 AM
Currently I have a cinenova grande 5 amp (300x5) and a Sherwood/Newcastle P-965 pre/pro. I was able to get a great deal on a b&w htm2, which I plan to use in rear setting for 6.1.
My dilemma is that I do not have the power for that back speaker. The speaker is rated at 120w. In evaluating my options for a new amp to power this section, I was looking at the HCA-750A, but came across the Halo A23. The Halo is more than twice the price and actually more than I want to spend right now. I would have to wait an extra month to get the amp probably.
What I am wondering is, would there be enough of a noticeable difference for a rear speaker to be powered by the halo over the 750A or would it be foolish of my spend the extra money where I could be just as happy with the 750A? Unfortunately, I have no way to demo them, so I would be buying one or the other sight un-heard. Im hoping the familiarity of forum members here can help me come to the right decision.
addition: I just found the parasound HCA-1000A that is in between the cost of the 2 and is also 125W. Would this be a better option that the 750A? I want quality, but I don't have a lot to spend right now.
Thanks,
Dan
My dilemma is that I do not have the power for that back speaker. The speaker is rated at 120w. In evaluating my options for a new amp to power this section, I was looking at the HCA-750A, but came across the Halo A23. The Halo is more than twice the price and actually more than I want to spend right now. I would have to wait an extra month to get the amp probably.
What I am wondering is, would there be enough of a noticeable difference for a rear speaker to be powered by the halo over the 750A or would it be foolish of my spend the extra money where I could be just as happy with the 750A? Unfortunately, I have no way to demo them, so I would be buying one or the other sight un-heard. Im hoping the familiarity of forum members here can help me come to the right decision.
addition: I just found the parasound HCA-1000A that is in between the cost of the 2 and is also 125W. Would this be a better option that the 750A? I want quality, but I don't have a lot to spend right now.
Thanks,
Dan