OK, snagged the final 2 channel amp for my office HT system, so I can now share what I think is a terrific bargain in an outboard amplifier.
The Onkyo M282. I picked a few up from ubid for $130 each. These are manufacturer refurbished. If you check out the Onkyo website, go to shop onkyo, and you will see a refurbished section. You can get an M282 for $209. If you have any other Onkyo products register them and you'll get 5 points for each. Signing up gets you 10 points. Each point is worth $1. I had 25 points so the M282 I just picked up today cost $200 with shipping and tax.
I'm currently using a pair of M282s with a Sony STRDB1070 serving as a processor/preamp. I use the onboard Sony internal amp for the center channel speaker, the outboard 2 channel Onkyos for front and side surrounds.
The new M282 will drive the center and a single back surround speaker. I have an Axiom made Merak MC6H horn center channel speaker and 4 M22 like speakers, helped by a 15" Dahlquist sub. Sounds ridiculously good. Can't wait to hear how the new amp and back surround will add to the system's goodness. (Hopefully.)
I'll report back.
