I'd just bought this fantastic amplifier to run my Klipsch RC-7 'center and Klipsch RB-75 surrounds. I am very impressed with the clarity, warmth and detail this amplifier makes. I mated it with a Threshold T-100 which runs my front Klipsch RF-7's and I have to say once again is WOW. What a fantastic match this amp makes with a the pure Class A Threshold. Needless to say it makes my theater experience a real joy. I mainly listen to SACD 5 channel audio through an Underwood HiFi modified Marantz DV 9600 (what a monster) and all channels sing as if I was in NIRVANA audio heaven. I highly recommend this amplifier to anyone who is in the market for the perfect three channel amplifier for movies and clean details for music.

It is sonically identical to the HPA series. It also has balanced inputs and 12V remote trigger capability.

The BPA-3 is only weak in comparison to the HPA-3. It also Lacks the RJ-45 connector for the Proceed/Madrigal PHAST connection.

I have the BPA-3 setup to run my center and surrounds and an HPA-2 for my mains. This amp is absolutely superb in resolving detail as well as producing an amazing soundfield. At 125W/8Ohms I haven't found this amp to be insufficient even at high SPLs. It can handle even the most inefficient loads without hesitation and stays relatively cool. Very few 3 channel amps are as good and if someone has a large room then the HPA-3 would work better.

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