what is a good amp to use with a7s w 416z and 902 or 806 8as

[Audio_by_Goodwill]

Any reason not to use an Altec 9444A? That's what I use connected directly to my DVD player. I don't have A7s, However.

[bowtie427ss]

Any reason not to use an Altec 9444A? That's what I use connected directly to my DVD player. I don't have A7s, However.

I was simply trying to keep within his budget at a power level similar to the AU-717.

IMO&E, the preamp will be the component that's hardest to get right in terms of sound quality. Choose a crappy preamp, and you get crappy sound no matter what you use for an amplifier.

When you can find them, a Soundcraftsmen DX-4000 is a stellar preamp that sells way under the radar in terms of performance. It's one caveat that was finally a deal breaker for me was the lack of a loudness contour when late night listening.