Multi-Channel Amps Reviews & News
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Pro Audio Technology DMA-1508 Amplifier/DSP Processor
Brian Mitchell - September 25, 2013
Pro Audio Technology (PRO) today announced the 1500-watt DMA-1508 1-RU, eight-channel digital amplifier with dealer-programmable DSP features. The compact 8-channel design provides a comprehensive suite of system calibration tools that make even the most advanced commercial or residential audio systems quick and easy to deploy. Flexible by design, the DMA-1508 ships configured as an 8-channel → Read More
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ATI 6000 Series Signature Amplifiers
Brian Mitchell - September 25, 2013
Top-of-the-line Amps Offer Pure Balance Design, Thermaltrak Output Devices and DC Servos Amplifier Technologies, Inc. (ATI) today introduced their first new series of amplifiers in over a decade. The new 6000 series power amps are designed by their president and chief engineer, Morris Kessler, and are available with 2 to 7 channels, priced from $4k → Read More
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Parasound Zamp Quattro Four Channel Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - June 5, 2013
Parasound just released the Zamp Quattro, a four-channel/two-zone power amplifier that measure 9-1/2 inches wide and is one rack space tall, making it ideal for many varied custom installation solutions. The amplifier is targeted at audiophiles who have limited rack space in a whole-home audio solution. The Zamp outputs 4 x 50 watts @ 8 → Read More
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Rotel RMB-1555 Multichannel Power Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - April 23, 2013
Rotel just announced the RMB-1555 five-channel power amplifier which uses the their proprietary Balanced Design Concept for accurate and enjoyable music production. The amp is designed for a powerhouse home theater system or as a distribution amplifier for several independent zones in your home. Power output is conservatively rated at 120 watts per channel x → Read More
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Rotel RMB-1585 Multichannel Power Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - April 23, 2013
Rotel just announced their new flagship multichannel power amplifier, model RMB-1585, for videophiles searching for the best in movie soundtrack recreation. With five channels, each capable of producing 200 continuous watts each into 8-ohm loads (a full kilowatt of output power), the RMB-1585 masters any A/V system regardless of speaker load or room size. But → Read More
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NAD T 977 Seven-Channel Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - December 27, 2012
NAD Electronics today announced the T 977 seven–channel power amplifier offering 140 watts of continuous, full disclosure power for each channel. Unlike many competitors, who pull every trick in the book to get the biggest possible number for the power spec, NAD starts by optimizing its power supply to properly drive real-world loudspeakers. This means a → Read More
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Marantz MM8077 Power Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - December 11, 2012
Marantz just introduced their new flagship 7-channel power amplifier, Model MM8077, which includes many of the key innovations and technologies normally found in Marantz’ ultimate-quality Reference Series audio components, such as a rock-solid copper plated chassis, high current toroidal power transformer, unique current feedback discrete power amplifier stage design and more, providing a rich, detailed → Read More
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Emotiva UPA-500 Five Channel Power Amplifier Review
Audioholics - August 9, 2012
Performance: (4 out of 5) Value: (5 out of 5) Riddle me this. What’s affordable, lightweight, powerful and comes in a little black box? The UPA-500 and it’s a new five channel amplifier from Emotiva with a price tag under $400. While it may NOT be a perfect amplifier, it comes as close to perfection → Read More
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Emotiva XPR-5 Review
Audioholics - July 8, 2012
Hardcore Emotiva fans may balk at the $2000 price tag for the XPR-5…but they are the only ones. People have gladly paid a lot more for a lot less with other brands. Sporting 400 watts into 8 ohms and 600 watts into 4 ohms all channels driven, the Emotiva XPR-5 redefines the idea of how → Read More
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Parasound Halo A 31 THX Ultra2 Power Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - January 13, 2012
Parasound announced a three-channel home theater power amplifier to its premium Halo product family. The THX Ultra2 certified Parasound Halo A 31, which is rated at 250 RMS watts per channel, is sonically identical to the company’s five channel Halo A 51 and two channel Halo A 21 amplifiers. The A 31 was developed for → Read More
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ELAN S1616A 16-channel Multi-zone Amplifier Review
Audioholics - January 11, 2012
ELAN was at the Hilton today, unveiling its new S1616A, a 16-channel multi-zone amplifier/controller that combines the functionality of the ELAN D16 amplifier and S128P multi-zone controller into one new component. It’s pretty cool and should simplify installations and lower the total cost for dealers and their clients. The new ELAN S1616A Amplifier/Controller, which is → Read More
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McIntosh MC8207 Multi-Channel Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - January 10, 2012
McIntosh Laboratory announced the MC8207 7 x 200-watt power amplifier for high-end home theater installations. Handcrafted at McIntosh's Binghamton, NY facility, each product reflects the very best aspects of McIntosh engineering, design and passion. When combined, they deliver nothing less than a superb, stunningly realistic and immersive cinema-like experience. The MC8207 multi-channel amplifier delivers seven → Read More
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Sherbourn PA-7350 Multichannel Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - September 14, 2011
Sherbourn announced the reference-caliber PA-7350 multichannel power amplifier capable of 350 watts @ 8 ohms per channel (7 x 350) in a high efficiency Class H design that is convection cooled and does not require fans. This feature not only increases reliability but energy efficiency as well, and the PA-7350 is completely stable even with → Read More
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Parasound NewClassic 5250 v.2 Five Channel THX Ultra2 Power Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - February 1, 2011
Parasound has redesigned its Model 5250 power amplifier after six years as the flagship of its popular NewClassic family of products. The new Parasound NewClassic Model 5250 v.2 is ideal for home theater enthusiasts who want the performance of a very high-powered amplifier, while pairing it with an affordable state-of-the-art surround receiver that has all → Read More
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Emotiva PMA-7350 Review
Audioholics - October 7, 2010
The PMA-7350 – a seven channel, 350 watts per channel monster of an amp is the flagship in Emotiva’s new Pro line. Of course, with amplifiers it is what is on the inside that counts and the Emotiva PMA-7350 has a massive 3.3kVA toroidal transformer pushing out 350 watts into 8 ohms. The amp is → Read More
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Xantech MX88 Eight-zone Controller / Multichannel Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - September 24, 2010
The Xantech MX88 IP-enabled multi-zone audio/video controller has been engineered to work with iPad. The MX88's integrated audio/video distribution and control combines a 50W x 16-channel/8-zone amplifier and highly efficient auto-sensing universal power supply with advanced automation control capable of up to 16-Serial ports with the use of Xantech's RS232 1×8 serial routers, and 17 → Read More
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Emotiva UPA-7 Amplifier Review
Audioholics - September 16, 2010
The Emotiva UPA-7 in my mind is an embarrassment – not to itself, mind you, but to the industry. What I mean by this bold statement is, it’s built too robustly, measures too pristinely and performs too well for a seven channel amplifier selling for even twice its price. Whether you’re looking for a new → Read More
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Onkyo PA-MC5500 Amplifier Review
Audioholics - September 13, 2010
When Onkyo released their PR-SC5508 THX Certified Processor, they didn’t have to ask someone to build them an amp, they just ported over the THX Certified PA-MC5500 from the UK. The PA-MC5500 has nine channels of amplification rated at 150 watts each at 8 ohms driving a single channel into 1kHz. It may easy for → Read More
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Onkyo PA-MC5500 THX-Ultra2 Plus Multi-channel Amplifier
Brian Mitchell - August 30, 2010
Onkyo today announced its top-of-the-line PA-MC5500 nine-channel THX-Ultra2 Plus certified analog power amplifier that is 8-ohm rated at 150 Watts per channel, and up to 400 Watts dynamic power into 3 ohms. It utilizes Onkyo's exclusive WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) design philosophy, which proscribes low negative feedback, low distortion, extended frequency response, and a → Read More
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Integra DTA-70.1 THX Certified Amplifier Review
Audioholics - April 12, 2010
While speakers, receivers, and transports come and go, a good amp is virtually forever. With 150 watts of power for nine channels, and outstanding build quality, the Integra DTA-70.1 certainly looks good to us. When you consider that the Integra DTA-70.1 has received THX’s Ultra2 rating, its a sure bet there are loyal Integra/Onkyo fans → Read More