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Here’s my $1750…just tell me what to buy..

my old adcom gfa 555II died. I’m still using my old B&W 804 Matrix and I think I just fixed my old Lexicon DC-1, so….

someone just tell me what to do….my ADD is breaking up my marriage, as Ive been at dozens of sites, read hundreds of posts, which are just confusing me..

I’d like to buy a 5 channel amp as my rear speakers are CDM-1 from B&W ( yeah, theyre old too!)

I spend all day in the Operating Room, doing surgery, and I’d love to have someone else make a decision for me for a change..

thanks
bonesnjnts
afranta
180 posts
 
If you're willing to buy used, you might look at the Proceed Amp 5 and Anthem Statement A5 for sale here. They're both very well reviewed and in your price range. (No connection to either seller.)

If I were in your position, though, I think I'd go for an Emotiva XPA-5. It looks like superb amp--and at $899.00 new, you'd save a bundle.
mechans
2,999 posts
 
If you live near or close to a true store, then just ask them, they will be more than happy to sell you what they like. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of stereo stores but since you want home theater that should be no problem.
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maplegrovemusic
981 posts
 
Anthem a5 .great sound
pdspecl
197 posts
 
Another vote for Emotiva XPA-5
mr_hosehead
200 posts
 
Buy the Emotiva XPA-5 and send me the difference. There, your decision is made and all you have to do is implement...;~)

Or get the Anthem - "someone" has lusted after one of those for years and with good reason. Or go a bit over your budget and get an Emotiva XPR-5 (that will dim the lights in your neighborhood...).

It's sooooo easy to get tied up about these things, isn't it? So just get the Emotiva (I'd suggest XPA 'cause) and get tunes back in your life and get your SO a treat with the difference!
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