RTia9

Is this enough to power my RTia9 speakers in stereo mode? I will only using them for stereo.
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    All they can do is look pretty with your current set up of only speakers.
  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,952
    Robissimo wrote: »
    Is this enough to power my RTia9 speakers in stereo mode? I will only using them for stereo.

    Dude, there is some information missing vital to answering your question...
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    A more robust amplifier would be a better choice. All those woofers crave a lot of current.
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Agreed. See below on the Marantz:

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    From Polk website, but the key here is a high current amp. Lot's of threads here on that subject. It's not just a matter of watts.

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,704
    Robissimo wrote: »
    Marantz PM6006

    Not even close.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,902
    Agree with everyone above. You need a hefty dose of power for the A9's. Look for used Parasound HCA 1200 or 1500, B&k amps, McCormack, Belles, Rotel, just to name a few.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    Will they play, yes. Will they operate to their full potential, not even close. Please get a separate amp.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    I will add that pro amps, while they work, are NOT a good solution.
  • greg5515
    greg5515 Posts: 3
    Hello new guy here Have had Polk speakers since the early eighties love them Have some R TIA 9 And some older RTI sixteens from the early eighties Just ordered to a atoll av500 I was told the ants have a break in period before they will sound good wondering if anyone else as use these amps to power their Polk speakers And if you are happy with them
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,704
    greg5515 wrote: »
    Hello new guy here Have had Polk speakers since the early eighties love them Have some R TIA 9 And some older RTI sixteens from the early eighties Just ordered to a atoll av500 I was told the ants have a break in period before they will sound good wondering if anyone else as use these amps to power their Polk speakers And if you are happy with them

    Yeah, those ants have to break dance for their meal first.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,952
    greg5515 wrote: »
    Hello new guy here Have had Polk speakers since the early eighties love them Have some R TIA 9 And some older RTI sixteens from the early eighties Just ordered to a atoll av500 I was told the ants have a break in period before they will sound good wondering if anyone else as use these amps to power their Polk speakers And if you are happy with them

    I've never heard of them ants. But that's really light for a 5 channel amp - 26 pounds. 85 wpc is on the low end for those beasts.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,471
    660VA transformer for 5 channels! I see blown tweeters in your future...
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,902
    edited April 2018
    It's a French amp..... :)
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,646
    Some gear comes with white gloves. French gear comes with a white flag.
  • greg5515
    greg5515 Posts: 3
    I did listen To some R TIA nines With a single amp After it warmed up It sounded unbelievable I thought For me I just wanted more power I did order to in stereo they put out a 100 W per With 2 amps That will be 200 w Per channel I'll let you know what I think after they break in But if it sounds like my friends with 1amp But more power I believe I'll be happy I've read some reviews or they say they rival Tube apps I suggest you give 1A listen Thank you would need to given opinion Thanks for the input though
  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,952
    edited April 2018
    greg5515 wrote: »
    I did listen To some R TIA nines With a single amp After it warmed up It sounded unbelievable I thought For me I just wanted more power I did order to in stereo they put out a 100 W per With 2 amps That will be 200 w Per channel I'll let you know what I think after they break in But if it sounds like my friends with 1amp But more power I believe I'll be happy I've read some reviews or they say they rival Tube apps I suggest you give 1A listen Thank you would need to given opinion Thanks for the input though

    Dude, I know it's the internet and a casual forum conversation but PUNCTUATION is greatly appreciated. And it might get you better feedback. I cannot read your posts and I lost my decoder ring...
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,646
    greg5515 wrote: »
    ?

    Well....that's a start.
  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    greg5515 wrote: »
    Hello new guy here Have had Polk speakers since the early eighties love them Have some R TIA 9 And some older RTI sixteens from the early eighties Just ordered to a atoll av500 I was told the ants have a break in period before they will sound good wondering if anyone else as use these amps to power their Polk speakers And if you are happy with them

    There's ants in the kitchen baby...thought I'd let you know....there's ants in the kitchen baby..thought I'd let ya know...there's two right there making off with the stereo....
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    greg5515 wrote: »
    ?

    What we are trying to tell you is that you have one endless run on sentence that is impossible to read. You have several sentences that need periods!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2018
    Msabot1 wrote: »
    greg5515 wrote: »
    Hello new guy here Have had Polk speakers since the early eighties love them Have some R TIA 9 And some older RTI sixteens from the early eighties Just ordered to a atoll av500 I was told the ants have a break in period before they will sound good wondering if anyone else as use these amps to power their Polk speakers And if you are happy with them

    Greg5515, please see your rewritten post and note all the correct changes so that you can post in paragraphs, and correct sentences that will make it easier for us to give you advice.
    Welcome to Club Polk.

    Hello, new guy here.

    I have had Polk speakers since the early eighties and I love them. I have some RTIA 9, and some older RTI sixteens from the early eighties.

    I have just ordered an Atoll av500. I was told the ants have a break in period before they will sound good.

    I was wondering if anyone else has used these amps to power their Polk speakers, and if you are happy with them.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,776
    Cathy the grammar cop is on patrol!
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,557
    But she still didn't correct "ants" to "amps".
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Cathy the grammar cop is on patrol!

    @Viking64 Jimmy you have competition! :smile:
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,454
    yeah, all this time I thought my SoCal education was lacking...
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,646
    verb wrote: »
    @Viking64 Jimmy you have competition! :smile:
    I am more than willing to share my crown. (See avatar.) :p
  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,056
    edited April 2018
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    Get yourself a Parasound A21 or a A31, that's what I'm using to power my beasts, warming them up this very minute for movie night, get a good amp on your A9's.

    I think the wife's calling huh what honey I'm having trouble hearing you let me turn it down a bit what dinner ok I'll be up in a second B)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    If you don't find his posts painful to read, you have got mad skills! Me, I needed an aspirin after reading his posts.

    LOL, I thought Ants was his way of abbreviating then name of the amp. LOL! :o
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,902
    Cathy, your doing good actually, if all you need is an aspirin. Me...I need to swallow a half dozen tide pods and chase it with a quart of deer p~iss.
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