HIGH end 7 channel amp

Nealrm, I have been wondering about the arcam. I do Have a arcam dealer here so I can practically try that one out. Does the arcam have an airy top end?

I have effecient speakers so power is not an issue.

Moremoneythansense....intersting name. You must have more money then you know what to do with so buy audio. I wish I could use more then one amp. I recently had a three and five channel in my system but need the extra shelf, thus one 7 channel.

The 7 monoblocks in the rack would be my dream system.

Can't say whether or not the amp by itself has an "airy top end". I have the amp hooked to a pair of JMLabs Diva Utopia Be's. Set up properly, I have not heard a system that can beat it for the same price. I can say that I have not heard any limitations in my amp/speaker combo, thereby no limitations in the amp, so far. At only 175W per channel, power hungry speakers might not fare as well, but you mention that you have efficient speakers so I doubt that will be a problem. What is the rest of your system?? I looked at Rotel, Krell, Linn and each time I came back to the Arcam. Just sounded more musical.

My advise is to try the amp in your system if possible. Won't know whether or not it sounds good with the rest of your equipment unless you do. See if the dealer will let you borrow it for a night or two.

Nealrm,

I have a pair of highly modded kef ref 104/2, Vienna acoustics maestro center, kef ref 102 and kef ref 103 in surrounds, Gemstone 7 channel amp, modded avm 20, modded BPT signature 3.5, and modded arcam dv78.

I love the sound of what I have now. It seems to do most things right for an HT setup.

The Gemstone is awesome amp and will compare to the best out there, though its creating a bit of a hum in my system.

Steve at Gemstone is giving me a bit more time with it to see if I can alleviate it.

Thanks...

I agree the Gemstone Blue Diamond 200x7 is one of the top amps on the market and sells for a lot less than some other models including the fairly similar Sim Audio. The Gemstone is neutral as an amp should be, but may not be to the taste of individuals that prefer a warmer or colored sound.

Musicman, you had the bennefit of hearing a Gemstone! It is very natual and smooth to my hears. I like that the highs and female voices have no harshness or ear fatigue.

Thats why I have been playing with interconnects, speakercables arangment etc. to try to get rid of the problem of the hum I am getting. Others seem to be using it to good effect. Seems like it may be my system and or room?

Anyway, the sim is comparable though I am curious about their big boy the titan. It's built quite different then the Aurora.