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- Preamp, Processor or Receiver
- Marantz 7702 mk2
- Main Amp
- Monolith 7x200
- Additional Amp
- Outlaw 7000x
- Other Amp
- Crown XLI 3500, SPA 500, SPA 250
- Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
- lg
- Front Speakers
- klipsch rf7 version 3
- Center Channel Speaker
- klipsch rc7
- Surround Speakers
- klipsch rf5
- Surround Back Speakers
- klipsch rs7
- Front Height Speakers
- Monolith Alpha 8
- Rear Height Speakers
- Monolith Alpha 8
- Subwoofers
- DIY Ultimax 15 X 2, DIY 10 passive radiator x2
- Other Speakers or Equipment
- xbox 1s, ps4, Roku ultra,
- Video Display Device
- Epson 5040UB
- Screen
- Visual Apex 100
- Remote Control
- Logitech
- Streaming Equipment
- Roku HD
- Streaming Subscriptions
- Disney + Amazon prime, Paramount+
- Other Equipment
- Tivo OTA.
I am wanting to upgrade to actual amplifiers. Currently using old receivers as amps. Granted they were very good receivers. My intent is to simplify the setup and use a remote turn on lead to power up the amp(s). After reading lots of articles, reviews, advertisements I am in information overload. Some of what I have read in this forum is that it is hard to tell the difference in the sound of amplifiers. If this were completely true one could use the amp from a clock radio to run each channel. I am not looking to start trouble on that discussion. I need to run 11 channels. I have ben looking at Monolith 11 channel, Emotiva, Outlaw, APC, or a combination of other amps to come up with 11 channels. Leaning toward the Monolith. My question is. Can a difference be heard with the mismatch of power ratings from the front 3 channels vs the rest? Specifically the Monolith is 3 X 200, and 8 X100. I have ben trying to have everything be balanced, but have not found any options to power all channels to 200 watts at 8 ohms within my budget. $3000.00 Thanks for any advice.