Pls help me choose w/c one is really great for my HT. i got a a pair of Monitor audio gold reference 60, pair of Monitor audio gold reference 10 for side rear speakers, pair of Monitor audio gold reference GRFX surround for back rear speakers, and a monitor audio gold reference center. i previously bought this items n now im lookin for a good amp n a preamp. but first im lookin for a good amp. By tha way, the gold reference 60 has a 200w rms power handling.. so i think this speaker is perfectly matched to this options below. i still know that eventhough adcom has some good reviews, i tested it but.. didnt suprised me at all. And also i wont put the KRELL one in here coz those amps are way too expensive BUT worth a penny. so i came up with this 2 amps. specifications is listed below
B&K reference 200.7 200Wx7 Discrete Circuitry offers more accurate, three-dimensional sound Computer Grade Capacitors improve low frequency control and dynamics Available with satin black, optional golden champagne or silver front panel THX Ultra Certified (Reference 200.7 only) - the unit has passed a rigorous series of Lucasfilm THX quality and performance tests and it is guaranteed that this amplifier will give superb performance for years to come.
Frequency Response 5-45kHz
Dampening Factor (50Hz) 450
Input Sensitivity
Unbalanced (RCA) 1.4V
Input Sensitivity
Balanced (XLR) 2.8V
Input Impedance (ohms) 33.2k
THD (S+N) .09% @ 1 kHz
Power Rating 8 ohms 200W @ 1 kHz
Power Rating 4 ohms 375W @ 1 kHz
Slew Rate 14v/µs
Amperage (peak-to-peak) 75
Signal to Noise Ratio, A Weighted 95dB
Dynamic Headroom
1.2 dB
Number of Channels
7
Aragon 2007
DESIGN: 7-ch THX Ultra2 Amplifier POWER OUPUT 8: 200 watts/ch (7ch) into 8 ohms at less than 0.03%THD (20Hz-20kHz - 3 channels driven) POWER OUTPUT 4: 300 watts/ch into 4 ohms at less than 0.05% THD FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz-20kHz +0/-0.1dB 10Hz-100kHz +0/-0.5dB TIM/DIM DISTORTION: 0.003% S/N RATIO: 106dB A-weighted DAMPING FACTOR: 500 (8 ohms - 50Hz) INPUT SENSITIVITY: 100mV-1W / 1.42V-200W INPUT IMPEDANCE: 20k ohms INPUTS: Gold-plated RCA Phono Jacks OUTPUTS: Insulated Speaker Binding Post Terminals POWER CONSUMPTION: 130W @ Idle / 1200W Maximum HEIGHT: 9.3" (23.6cm) WIDTH: 17" (43.2cm) DEPTH: 15" (38.1cm) WEIGHT: 49 lbs. (22.3kg) YEARS BUILT: 2002 -
THANKS for any help
G-Man
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Well you have quite the set-up. I have 4 Monitor Audio G10's and the center along with the subwoofer from Monitor Audio. I have had everything from an Aragon 2007 hooked up to them with the new Aragon Soundstage Preamp, a B&K receiver, a Pioneer 49Ai (or whatever their current top of the line is called) and a Bryston 5-channel amp.
To be totally honest with you, they all sounded great. Monitor Audio Gold References are wonderful and easy to drive. And while I might have ever so slightly preferred the Aragon set-up (probably because cosmetically they are gorgeous), any difference was miniscule or insignificant with any of the above. Believe it or not I doubt I could tell the difference between the Pioneer and the Bryston or Aragon amps. Which goes to prove what any electrical engineer that doesn't have a vested interest will say--any adequately powered quality made modern solid-state amplification is indistinguishable from any other. Speakers and room acoustics are almost always the limiting factors in sound.
The above said, the B&K or the Aragon are both well-made and will sound identical when the volume level is the same. If you prefer balanced outputs go for the B&K. If you prefer a much better looking amp, nothing beats the Aragon. It looks like it is carved from brushed Stainless or Aluminum and has a beautifully seductive blue glow that women---and men love:-)