I purchased a B&KAV 5000II to power my Yamaha 990 receiver(100X3, 25X2). I was not knocked out by the difference in sound quality. Sound was louder at the same volume, but only very slightly did I have better detail. I was hoping for the "great" sound difference an outboard Amp brought. But this one didn't deliver for me. It may for you. Yamaha 4 - B&K 2.

Value, level input adjustment, detailed open sound,

Of the amps I auditioned in my system, this was certainly the best sounding with my room and system. Here in Wyoming there are not many opportunities to demo much equipment so my comparisons were limited. However, I am very satisfied with the results of this amp. I actually bought the AV6000 anticipating the center rear and have paired this with the Reference 20.

M&K 750 THX with the MX200

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NAD, Parasound, Adcom,

Clarity, dependability, value, service

None, unless you're annoyed by the few seconds it takes for the power light to go off when powering down

I have listened extensively to numerous power amps. The value of B & K is unsurpassed. The service department has been extremely helpful when I called , even discussing other brands to use with the the B & Ks.
I use a more powerful (200 x 3) B & K TX4430 for the front 3 channels, the AV 5000 for the 2 side and 2 rear channels, and a ST1400 for the rest of the house. My subwoofer is a Velodyne F1800 (600W). By buying the B & Ks, I was able to afford a Lexicon DC-1 processor.
In over two years, the only service required of any of the B & Ks was replacing a fuse on the TX4430.
Note, the description above is incorrect, the AV5000 is a FIVE Channel x 105W amp, not three.

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Clarity, Warmth, Soundstaging, Power

None for me

Owned a 7250, and loved it. Compared it to the AV5000 II, and basically found it to sound the same in mid and upper frequencies. The 7250 had more low end dynamics, but since I use a Velodyne powered sub, I couldn't justify paying twice the price for the 7250. In a nut shell the 5000 II coupled with a good sub is as good as a 7250. The actual power rating difference between them is only 2db (125W Vs. 200W). My infinities are quite sensitive (90 db) so the 125 watts is sufficient to drive em up the ceiling.

The one thing I like the most about this amp is the warmth. I have listened to a multitude of amps. Adcom, Rotel, ATI, Parasound, and they are all too bright for my tastes. This amp is just 'sweet' in one word. Doesnt cause any listener fatigue. The other thing about this is the soundstage it puts out. Its alomst like a live performance in stereo, and in movies I get the feeling that I am siting in a large theater, and the sound is coming from way beyond the speakers. It always amazes me to excstacy. A definite 5 stars for build and performance.

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