Sunfire Cinema Grand 200 Five

Bernal
Bernal Posts: 991
edited June 2010 in Electronics
Hello,
I have a chance to buy the Sunfire to a friend.
Thanks in advance for your opinions

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,887
    edited May 2010
    Grab IT... this is the last of the line for the Cinema Grands and is the most refined of the bunch.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited May 2010
    That is a great amp. You should buy it.
    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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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited May 2010
    How much? Going price is between $800 and $1200.
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited May 2010
    I bought mine for $800 and am very happy with it. I use it to occasionally power my LSI system, I swap out between 3 amps.
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    The amplifier is perfect. Their conservation is 10.:D
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    tnrabbit wrote: »
    how much? Going price is between $800 and $1200.

    $1000.00
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited May 2010
    Get it!!! I have this same amp in the 19" chasis. I paid around $1100 for it used three years ago. My best purchase!!!
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  • polktiger
    polktiger Posts: 556
    edited May 2010
    Other than appearance what is the difference between this amp and the TGA 5200?

    If they are pretty much the same, then $1000 would be fair. Its not a deal, but a fair price, plus you know who/how it has been used.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited May 2010
    The 5200 was made in China; the previous models were made in Snohomish, WA
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    tnrabbit wrote: »
    the 5200 was made in china; the previous models were made in snohomish, wa

    +...1
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    Final Price: $ 800.00
    Purchased.:)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,887
    edited May 2010
    A very good move... welcome to the Sunfire Club.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited May 2010
    Very nice. That's a good price! Congratulations!
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    Huck344 wrote: »
    Very nice. That's a good price! Congratulations!

    Thank you.:D
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    Thank you...
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2010
    I had this amp paired with LSi9s and LOVED it. Nice grab.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,584
    edited May 2010
    GOT JOULES?

    YEP:D

    Congrats.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited May 2010
    Nice score!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2010
    I thought about getting this model but opted for the TGA5200 instead. Reason being, I read that the lamps in the meter have a high fail rate. Have you guys experienced that at all?
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,584
    edited May 2010
    Mine hasn't gone out yet.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2010
    Well speaking of which, here'e another nice deal. Excellent price especially someone wanting to try out external amplification.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1280353565&/Sunfire-cinema-grand-200x5
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2010
    Holy crap, that's local for me. Tempted to grab it!!
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I thought about getting this model but opted for the TGA5200 instead. Reason being, I read that the lamps in the meter have a high fail rate. Have you guys experienced that at all?

    Mine was out. It didn't bother me much... in fact, it probably would have been more of a distraction if it was functioning.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Holy crap, that's local for me. Tempted to grab it!!

    Go for it, worst case you go see it and report back on the condition so another Polkie can buy it should you opt not to. ;)
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited May 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Mine was out. It didn't bother me much... in fact, it probably would have been more of a distraction if it was functioning.

    Agreed.

    The lamp in my 400x7 hasn't worked for 3 years, and yes, they never seem to last more than a few months. As it doesn't really do a damn thing, I don't really give a crap if it works or not; the sound issuing forth from my speakers negates any thoughts of whether the lamp works or not~

    :p;):D
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2010
    Yeah. I personally have no use for it... won't have a 5ch rig again for a LONG time. Anyone want me to check it out?
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited May 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Well speaking of which, here'e another nice deal. Excellent price especially someone wanting to try out external amplification.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1280353565&/Sunfire-cinema-grand-200x5



    It is a different model?
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited May 2010
    I bought a Sunfire (Signature) Cinema grand Seven that was a store demo for $1900 out the door a few years ago. I thought I got a good deal plus I got the full factory warranty. For the money you just cant beat these ol' Sunfire Amps! :)

    thats a good deal for the Cinema Five.
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I thought about getting this model but opted for the TGA5200 instead. Reason being, I read that the lamps in the meter have a high fail rate. Have you guys experienced that at all?

    Knock on Wood but my lamp has lasted for the last 4 years and still kicking. :)

    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
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    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,230
    edited June 2010
    Right now there are several Sunfire 200X5 amps on Audiogon, if anyone is interested.
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
    http://www.douglasconnection.com
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