Bweinstock
Active member
Hello all!
Sorry to start another thread - but I am almost ready to pull the trigger on my new amp. I just had a few questions:
1. I use Ethos for fronts, motif x for center, and motion 40 for rears - many have said to get a 2 or 3 channel amp, but others have said to have a 5 channel to control all of it. I figured since the rears don't get THAT much use, a 2 or 3 channel would be fine...but I don't want it to sound inconsistent or be able to audibly tell that the fronts are more powered/stronger/whatever the term is LOL. Would love to know what everyone thinks about this - I figure having the same "sound" coming all 5 would sound best.
2. If I do use a 2 or 3 channel, can I just run the rears and subwoofer through my Marantz 7011 AVR? There won't be any issues w/ using the Marantz as a pre for some of the speakers?
3. Lastly, hoping to get feedback on which amp - my Magnolia guys recommend Rotel, but several owners on here say that ANTHEM and PARASOUND are a great match for ESLs. Thoughts?
Final note: I LOVE the warm sound (at least warm to me) that I get from Ethos/Marantz combo - I want to stay in this realm...I swapped to a Denon for a week or two, and didn't like the sound. I am a fan of the lower end, as I watch a lot of action movies and play games on Xbox/PS4.
So, of the 3 amps listed, which will be the closest to what I'm hearing, maybe even a little warmer? And just which, in general, should I consider - Audiogon has many ANTHEM and PARASOUND for sale, and I can get a great deal on the Rotel - my Magnolia guys said $3K total for the RMB-1585 and 5 AQ RCA connects. That seems like a deal I shouldn't pass up, but just wanted to get a lot of much more informed opinions before I jump.
THANKS!!
Sorry to start another thread - but I am almost ready to pull the trigger on my new amp. I just had a few questions:
1. I use Ethos for fronts, motif x for center, and motion 40 for rears - many have said to get a 2 or 3 channel amp, but others have said to have a 5 channel to control all of it. I figured since the rears don't get THAT much use, a 2 or 3 channel would be fine...but I don't want it to sound inconsistent or be able to audibly tell that the fronts are more powered/stronger/whatever the term is LOL. Would love to know what everyone thinks about this - I figure having the same "sound" coming all 5 would sound best.
2. If I do use a 2 or 3 channel, can I just run the rears and subwoofer through my Marantz 7011 AVR? There won't be any issues w/ using the Marantz as a pre for some of the speakers?
3. Lastly, hoping to get feedback on which amp - my Magnolia guys recommend Rotel, but several owners on here say that ANTHEM and PARASOUND are a great match for ESLs. Thoughts?
Final note: I LOVE the warm sound (at least warm to me) that I get from Ethos/Marantz combo - I want to stay in this realm...I swapped to a Denon for a week or two, and didn't like the sound. I am a fan of the lower end, as I watch a lot of action movies and play games on Xbox/PS4.
So, of the 3 amps listed, which will be the closest to what I'm hearing, maybe even a little warmer? And just which, in general, should I consider - Audiogon has many ANTHEM and PARASOUND for sale, and I can get a great deal on the Rotel - my Magnolia guys said $3K total for the RMB-1585 and 5 AQ RCA connects. That seems like a deal I shouldn't pass up, but just wanted to get a lot of much more informed opinions before I jump.
THANKS!!