Three Channel Amplifier Recommendations

[rolltide]

Hello friends - I'm looking for a three channel amplifier to power my LCR speakers. Here's my setup:

• Denon AVR-X3800H
• SVS Ultra Bookshelf (front left and right), recommended power: 20-150 watts
• SVS Ultra Center, recommended power: 20-225 watts
• SVS Ultra Surrounds
• SVS Ultra Bookshelf (rear left and right)

The three channel amplifier would power the front Ultra Bookshelf speakers, with a recommended power of 20-150 watts at 8 ohms, and the Ultra Center, with a recommended power of 20-225 watts at 8 ohms. My budget is around $1,500.

I'm planning on installing four outdoor speakers on the ceiling and powering everything except the LCR speakers with the Denon.

What three channel amplifier would you recommend for the LCR speakers?

 

[Blumlein 88]

Buckeye makes a good one.

Buckeye 3 Channel Purifi Amplifier Review (2nd)

This is a second review of the Buckeye 3-Channel Purifi based balanced class D amplifier. First sample had an issue with its binding posts increasing distortion. It costs US US $1,595. Typical of Buckeye amplifiers, focus on what is inside rather the case which is utilitarian. An indicator...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[sweetchaos]

Buckeye Amps.
Look at both 3 and 4 channel options.

 

[Yorkshire Mouth]

Possibly nit what you’re looking for, but x3 Fosi Audio V3 monobloc power amps?

 

[Sokel]

Possibly nit what you’re looking for, but x3 Fosi Audio V3 monobloc power amps?

I wouldn't recommend something that's not even out in the market yet.
Even if it was I would give it at least 6 months to a year for feedback,specially amps.

 

[Yorkshire Mouth]

What you would or wouldn’t do isn’t part of the equation.

 

[Sokel]

What you would or wouldn’t do isn’t part of the equation.

Your equation,but it's not you who seeks for solid solutions.
Maybe someone else's equation avoids the part of being beta tester or regrets.

 

[Yorkshire Mouth]

Your equation,but it's not you who seeks for solid solutions.
Maybe someone else's equation avoids the part of being beta tester or regrets.

No, that’s not the situation at all.

The OP has come here looking for options. I don’t think anyone’s ASR would expect anyone to read a reply to such a post, and just blindly go out and buy an item based on one post post from a complete stranger.

It goes without saying that they’d be expected to ask questions, do some research, etc.

We cannot fill every reply to every question with a long list of caveats.

 

[Sokel]

No, that’s not the situation at all.

The OP has come here looking for options. I don’t think anyone’s ASR would expect anyone to read a reply to such a post, and just blindly go out and buy an item based on one post post from a complete stranger.

It goes without saying that they’d be expected to ask questions, do some research, etc.

We cannot fill every reply to every question with a long list of caveats.

Totally agree about doing some digging to every suggestion.
But your suggestion lacks this option.
There's simply nothing to find apart from a early review here which is not definitive as the company was still fixing things (load dependencies) at the very time the review was out.
No user feedback,no nothing.
Even if it measured like a wire with all the gain one wanted at lab conditions one will never know if it ends up like PA5 for example.
That's what I'm trying to say.

 

[Yorkshire Mouth]

Totally agree about doing some digging to every suggestion.
But your suggestion lacks this option.
There's simply nothing to find apart from a early review here which is not definitive as the company was still fixing things (load dependencies) at the very time the review was out.
No user feedback,no nothing.
Even if it measured like a wire with all the gain one wanted at lab conditions one will never know if it ends up like PA5 for example.
That's what I'm trying to say.

My post lacks the option of the OP researching what I’ve suggested?

 

[TheBatsEar]

Hello friends - I'm looking for a three channel amplifier to power my LCR speakers. Here's my setup:

• Denon AVR-X3800H
• SVS Ultra Bookshelf (front left and right)
• SVS Ultra Center
• SVS Ultra Surrounds
• SVS Ultra Bookshelf (rear left and right)

I'm planning on installing four outdoor speakers on the ceiling and powering everything except the LCR speakers with the Denon.

What three channel amplifier would you recommend for the LCR speakers?

I think maybe you should state a budget and how much power you need. I'm not familiar with those speakers.

I would say one can't go wrong with amps based an the Hypex NCorce modules. They are available in all kinds of power brackets, stereo, stereo bridgeable or mono, and measure good enough for most. Not that pricey either.
I would order them at Audiophonics in Europe. Even if you are in the US that may be the cheapest way to get those modules.

 

[rolltide]

I think maybe you should state a budget and how much power you need. I'm not familiar with those speakers.

I would say one can't go wrong with amps based an the Hypex NCorce modules. They are available in all kinds of power brackets, stereo, stereo bridgeable or mono, and measure good enough for most. Not that pricey either.
I would order them at Audiophonics in Europe. Even if you are in the US that may be the cheapest way to get those modules.

Sorry about that, I updated the OP with that info:

The three channel amplifier would power the front Ultra Bookshelf speakers, with a recommended power of 20-150 watts at 8 ohms, and the Ultra Center, with a recommended power of 20-225 watts at 8 ohms. My budget is around $1,500.

Would this work? Comes out to $1,085 shipped to the US.

AUDIOPHONICS HPA-Q250NC Power Amplifier Class D 4 Channel NCore NC252MP 4x250W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics

The Audiophonics HPA-Q250NC is a four-channel amplifier based on two Hypex Ncore NC252MP.

www.audiophonics.fr

 

[LSUGopher]

Sorry about that, I updated the OP with that info:

The three channel amplifier would power the front Ultra Bookshelf speakers, with a recommended power of 20-150 watts at 8 ohms, and the Ultra Center, with a recommended power of 20-225 watts at 8 ohms. My budget is around $1,500.

Would this work? Comes out to $1,085 shipped to the US.

AUDIOPHONICS HPA-Q250NC Power Amplifier Class D 4 Channel NCore NC252MP 4x250W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics

The Audiophonics HPA-Q250NC is a four-channel amplifier based on two Hypex Ncore NC252MP.

www.audiophonics.fr

I'm sure Audiophonics makes fine amps, but there are other US based Hypex based amp builders that can be more cost effective within the US.

Buckeye - 4 channel NC252MP- $925 Shipped (US)

VTV - 4 channel NC252MP - $979 Shipped (US)

Do your own research and pick which one best fits your needs.

 

[FAST]

WELCOME aboard and RTR

 

[Matias]

Buckeye 3 x NCx500.

Buckeye Amps

Buckeye Amps utilizes the most advanced audio amplifier technologies available. Authorized seller for Hypex and Purifi Class D amplifiers. Based in the US. Free shipping and worldwide service!

www.buckeyeamp.com

 

[TheBatsEar]

Would this work? Comes out to $1,085 shipped to the US.

It would, but maybe you would prefer two of these to save a good amount:

AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S250NC RCA Power Amplifier Class D Stereo Ncore NC252MP 2x250W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics

The Audiophonics MPA-S252NC XLR is a stereo amplifier based on an amplification module Hypex Ncore NC252MP. This solution is ideal for anyone who wants to have a large power reserve (2x150W) without sacrificing sound reproduction quality.

www.audiophonics.fr

Selling them later is easier, they can be bridged to mono blocks (measurements here: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-hypex-nc252mp-in-bridge-tied-load-btl.41091/) and as i said, you save a good amount initially as well.

You don't have to pay VAT in the US, so the lower price is yours, 399€ per two channels.

There are options, as the others said, you have to calculate what the best one is for you. To find more NC252MP integrators follow the link in my signature. It's not updated in a long time, but you get a few pointers.

 

[bikenutty]

Just got my Buckeye 3 channel NCx500, it rocks. Can't imagine needing more power or clarity.

 

[Denon545]

Hello friends - I'm looking for a three channel amplifier to power my LCR speakers. Here's my setup:

• Denon AVR-X3800H
• SVS Ultra Bookshelf (front left and right), recommended power: 20-150 watts
• SVS Ultra Center, recommended power: 20-225 watts
• SVS Ultra Surrounds
• SVS Ultra Bookshelf (rear left and right)

The three channel amplifier would power the front Ultra Bookshelf speakers, with a recommended power of 20-150 watts at 8 ohms, and the Ultra Center, with a recommended power of 20-225 watts at 8 ohms. My budget is around $1,500.

I'm planning on installing four outdoor speakers on the ceiling and powering everything except the LCR speakers with the Denon.

What three channel amplifier would you recommend for the LCR speakers?

Do you have sub(s)? Just thinking that you probably don't need more power than the 3800 has already, especially if crossing over to a subwoofer. If you don't have subs, maybe that would be a better use of your budget, vs getting a separate amp that might not really add much.

If I had to pick, I would look long and hard at Buckeye amps. My only concern with them is that they only have XLR outputs and your Denon has RCA. I am not 100% sure if that will be an issue or not (maybe the others can chime in on that). I've had really good luck with Monoprice's Monolith amps. They are made by ATI and measure really well. I've heard the older class A/B amp and it was very solid. They now have class D amps that look real promising as well.