Amp for Vista with Pioneer Elite SC-05

[Dublin25]

What is a good middle of the road amp to drive my Vista's using the pre-out on my Pioneer SC-05? Looking to spend $1000-$2500. Was considering B&K 200.7 (new), Krell 2250 (used), Adcom 5800 (used). Not a complete audiophile here - just want something that will power the Vista's better for 2 and 3 channel audio - not for home theater. Thanks!

 

[FISH_MAN]

find a used class a/b 2x200 watt rotel rb-1080 stereo amp they will sound great in my opinion this will buy you some time to save for some better separates

 

[Dreamer]

You need something that runs cool, has tons of current, and the ability to tailor the sound to your liking. The Sunfire Signature 600x2 is an awesome amp, and into 4 ohms it will push nearly 1000wpc, and can often be had for under $2000. For under $1500, you can often get the less powerful version, the Sunfire 300x2.

Both of these amps are out of production, but there is a vigorous used market, and if you are patient, you can often get killer deals...

 

[houstonshark]

The B&K REF200.7 is a good amp but would be a bit of a waste since it is a 7ch amp.
The Parasound Halo amps are nice. I don't have pricing in front of me but I think they have a A21 125x2 @8ohms for around $1k and the A23 250x2 @ 8ohms for $2k. Both are great, well designed amps within your budget. I've used the A23 with the Spire and it had plenty of clean power.

 

[FISH_MAN]

You need something that runs cool, has tons of current, and the ability to tailor the sound to your liking. The Sunfire Signature 600x2 is an awesome amp, and into 4 ohms it will push nearly 1000wpc, and can often be had for under $2000. For under $1500, you can often get the less powerful version, the Sunfire 300x2.

Both of these amps are out of production, but there is a vigorous used market, and if you are patient, you can often get killer deals...

never heard the bob carver but seems to be a favorite around here the look would probably blend well with your pioneer it seems to have tons of power. I only suggested the rotel becuase it is really pretty cheap for the power and thx ultra if that means anything as one day you may want something like a Pass or Krell as I do and it seems silly to spend a lot know if you are going to get real crazy one day that's just my 2cents on it.

 

[Dublin25]

Amp for Vista...

Thanks for the responses... I actually meant to say the B&K 200.2, not the 200.7. I do like the Rotel - been around for awhile - seems to be a good bang for the buck. I want something middle of the row good, so that in the future if I get a seperate preamp/processor - the amp I buy today will be ok to go along with it. I am willing to spend upwards of $2500 for 2 channel amp - so whatever in that price range is ok - used or new. I liked Adcom years ago - but they seem much more commercial now, and not sure they are as good as they used to be.

 

[SundayNiagara]

Find a good integrated amp!

 

[tonepub]

Pass labs Aleph 3, 900 bucks used great amp!

 

[twich54]

I am willing to spend upwards of $2500 for 2 channel amp - so whatever in that price range is ok - used or new.

Plinius ...SA-102, while not the "bang for the Buck" of the Sunfire or Rotel and it would fall at the upper end of your budget, it would IMO be a super choice, exceeding the former two in all things musical !....and I just might know where one would be for sale !

 

[churchill]

If your budget is $2500, look a used Pass X250, you can pick up a used one on Agon for $2350-2500. It pairs great with the Vista's! It'll drive any speaker!