Theta Intrepid VS Sunfire TGA 7201

txcoastal1
txcoastal1 Posts: 13,499
edited November 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I have received some great advice from hear as I bring together my HT. Have come across some good buys would like opinions...note I will be adding another amp for my LSI-25s in the near future. See attached for the Theta

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1285264964&/Theta-Digital-Intrepid-5-x-100

the Sunfire would cost me $600.00 more

Thanks guys
2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2010
    The extra power you get, that the LSI's need is WELL worth that extra $600.00. Get the Sunfire.

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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,230
    edited August 2010
    +1 on what cfrizz said. I would go for the Sunfire. Which one are you looking at? You can pick up a used Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature 400X5 for less than $2200. I've never owned the LSI-25's but from what I read on here, they need to be fed a good amount of power to really sing. Even the Sunfire Cinema Grand 200X5 will deliver a lot more power than the Intrepid, and they can be found in the $800 range.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,499
    edited August 2010
    Thanks guys looks like the Sunfire will be here in a week...time to work on my IC cables list
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • finfan
    finfan Posts: 35
    edited June 2011
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Thanks guys looks like the Sunfire will be here in a week...time to work on my IC cables list

    I noticed from a past thread that you bought the Sunfire TGA -7201 Amplifier. How is it working out for you? I have been looking at this amp and thinking about buying it. It would be nice to hear someones personal review. I have an Onkyo receiver I want to hook it up to.
    Receiver - Onkyo TX - NR807
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    Main Speakers - Polk Audio RT 2000I
    Center Speaker - Polk Audio CSI 400I
    Rear speakers - Polk Audio FX 500I
    10" Sub - Polk Audio PSW 450
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited November 2011
    Just thought I would revive this instead of starting a new theta thread on the intrepid

    Would a sunfire amp really sound better than a theta after all the theta's msrp is $4350 but is around $1500 right now
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    edited November 2011
    For me, I would think the Theta would compliment your new toy better than the Sunfire....thats just me though. I would look at the more musical amps to pair up with that Anthem. Pass labs, Belles, Butler, Bat, McCormick.... don't look to put fiberglass tires on a Corvette.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited November 2011
    PFB, why revive a 6 month old thread? OP has obviously made his mind up a long time ago and made his purchase....
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited November 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    PFB, why revive a 6 month old thread? OP has obviously made his mind up a long time ago and made his purchase....

    Isnt the answer to your question blatantly obvious ?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited November 2011
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Isnt the answer to your question blatantly obvious ?

    No I read your post... but considering there wasnt much substance to this thread besides 2 posts and a purchase, and they were quite aged at that, you might be better off starting your own thread.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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