sunfire

hc_416
hc_416 Posts: 30
edited April 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
i just bought a SUNFIRE CINEMA GRAND SIGNATURE ARCHITECT'S CHOICE II to run my polk audio RTi 12's does this have enuff power to run then and will the voltage outputs sound good.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2010
    It has plenty of power & you are going to be one happy camper. Welcome to Club Polk.
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited April 2010
    cfrizz wrote: »
    It has plenty of power & you are going to be one happy camper. Welcome to Club Polk.

    +1 Same response

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited April 2010
    +2 with the above...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2010
    your going to love it.
    engtaz

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited April 2010
    More then enough power for any size room. Enjoy it it's a really nice amp.
    Dan
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  • hc_416
    hc_416 Posts: 30
    edited April 2010
    i am runnign 8 gauge power wire for the speaker wire, should i upgrade and what should i do for my preamp. I am useing a yammie vx-2700 not cheap but not the best. I also use a optical out from my computer for 90% of all my musice any suggestions would be greatly appricated
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  • virtualdean
    virtualdean Posts: 286
    edited April 2010
    hc_416 wrote: »
    i am runnign 8 gauge power wire for the speaker wire, should i upgrade and what should i do for my preamp. I am useing a yammie vx-2700 not cheap but not the best. I also use a optical out from my computer for 90% of all my musice any suggestions would be greatly appricated

    8 gauge! I'm running 10 and I thought that was thick. Some websites say 12 is good enough for any application. Screw 'em.
    One question, did you buy them preterminated or did you futz with them yourself..

    a 400 watt x 5 amp...Yep,,,thats what I need too. Maybe the 7x400 tho.
    Big speakers and lots of clean high fidelity power..the best combo.
    So, like what are going to do with the other 3 channels?
    Get some sda's?
    You done good.
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited April 2010
    Enjoy, Sunfire makes a hell of an amp.

    -Jeff
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  • hc_416
    hc_416 Posts: 30
    edited April 2010
    The amp is 425x5, and I got a really good deal on it. I waited for months befor I bought it. I custom made the wire with monster bannas, they are quick and easy to plug and unplug. Thought i was wondering if they take a little power. I don't know right now as to what i am going to do with the other three. I have the polk auido RTi 12's and with the three 7 inch woofers you just can't get that low end bass, but i love the highs so mabey a speaker upgrade to use the last three.
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  • virtualdean
    virtualdean Posts: 286
    edited April 2010
    [QUOTE=hc_416;1322885...... I have the polk auido RTi 12's and with the three 7 inch woofers you just can't get that low end bass, but i love the highs so mabey a speaker upgrade to use the last three.[/QUOTE]

    I think you will be very surprised at the Bass you will get..

    :)
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  • hc_416
    hc_416 Posts: 30
    edited April 2010
    i have a m1.5t and that is no slouch in the power deparment. That beging said a 7 can't make bass like a 15 or 12 for that matter. I don't really understand why polk dosn't make a large bass woofer with no ampflication. My run-in with a amp woofer section didn't go to well but hey that is the way it goes.
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited April 2010
    I have a 400x7 modle and love the amp. One thing to watch out for is if your using banana's in a rack that you need to move is the speaker wires might come out. But you sound like you are using big enough wires that it should fill up the hole in the naners and the screws in the them should lock down hard.
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2010
    Sweet Amp-Congrats!
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited April 2010
    hc_416 wrote: »
    i am runnign 8 gauge power wire for the speaker wire, should i upgrade and what should i do for my preamp. I am useing a yammie vx-2700 not cheap but not the best. I also use a optical out from my computer for 90% of all my musice any suggestions would be greatly appricated

    I would look into replacing the wire, while the guage is good with that amp you will notice a SQ shift IMO.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2010
    Have I missed something or is it Bob Carver's BIRTHDAY today...or Carver-fest??

    Lots of threads here?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited April 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    Have I missed something or is it Bob Carver's BIRTHDAY today...or Carver-fest??

    Lots of threads here?

    cnh

    Not sure when his birthday is.

    Nice score on the amp. I love my Sunfire amps.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited April 2010
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  • hc_416
    hc_416 Posts: 30
    edited April 2010
    what type of wire would you suggest, becuase i don't belive in 900 dollar wire. Also when i get my amp i will be selling a m 1.5t if anyone is looking, it has a hum but works great, I would recommoed getting it serviced. 350 plus shipping
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2010
    Look at Monoprice, Blue Jeans Cable, & Signal Cable for your wiring needs.
    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
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  • Krazyz1
    Krazyz1 Posts: 256
    edited April 2010
    Polk doesn't make a big woofer cabinet ( 12"-15" ) because they're belief is if you ad up the area of 3 -7" like on a RTiA9 it equals out in area as a single large 1. A 7" can react faster due to not having as much resistance fighting or cupping air like a 12 or 15. That is they're reasoning
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  • hc_416
    hc_416 Posts: 30
    edited April 2010
    That is a solid line of reasoning but, the sound waves proagate throught the air. When a seven hits it starts out smaller and will always be smaller than a 12 or 15 fireing at the same time in the same postion. That is why the 7's hit faster, but they also don't hold a note as long either. I guess there are pro's and con's but you can just put a 12 10 7 6 5 and one inch tweeter in a tower and we will be all set.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited April 2010
    That's why the SDA's still play with the best of them. A bunch of 6.5's and a 10 to 15 inch passive sub move a lot of air.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • Krazyz1
    Krazyz1 Posts: 256
    edited April 2010
    Mr. hc_416. Sounds like a build project through parts express. You may have the new " Super Speaker " right in your hands!!! If you pursue your idea , photos and specs would be cool as hell! Regards.
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