what amp under a grand?

Yes I have the 2100 and 2250 as of now, but I got a real good deal on the p5 brand new so went ahead and bought it. my room is about 15 by 19 and I never listen to music at ear bleeding levels, only because my wife hates my music taste. but I would think that the p5 and a23 combo would be a noticeable step above the 2100 and 2250? If I bought the a21 then yes end of game this will be my amp for years to come but that could be true for the a23 as well.but I agree 100% with paraneer put more focus on the pre amp this is where the refinement of sound happens. I know that these are the two amps iv'e narrowed it down to, but when I get read to pull the trigger on the a21 I think to myself do I really need that much power?

I really don't think you can go wrong with the A23. I don't use the 250 watts, I can tell you that. I don't want to steer you wrong, the A21 is the better amp, but I think the speakers and pre have much to do with the sound quality. After you get the amp, do some research on cables!

I went with the a21 $1995 b stock full warranty, just wanted to get a future proof amp and be done.This is my end of the game amp as far as amps go.with all the power of this amp i cant go wrong, and at a good price! I should have the p5 thur and the amp fri, ill let you know how it sounds.

You simply can't go wrong with the A21, and if you're like me, you'd always wonder about the A21 if you opted for the A23! You've got a stellar combo, congrats.

Runnin you asked about cables, ill be using siltec silver xlr for the amp pre amp, and acrolink silver rca for sacd and audioquest jags for all the ht bypass connections. and audioquest k2 speaker cable.