RtiA9 in replacment to my Monitor 70

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited December 2010
    Ghistos wrote: »
    What do you think about the Emotiva XPA-3 who generate 200W/ channel. It's a 3 channel power amp.

    With my center, right and left plugged to it, I cannot believe that the others will not have enough power from my Onkyo NX3008!!!

    That would work, though not my first choice, lots here use Emotiva amps and like them.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2010
    That will work just fine, since a lot of strain will be taken off of the receiver from trying to drive the 3 more demanding speakers.
    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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  • Ghistos
    Ghistos Posts: 18
    edited December 2010
    I know that there is better amps but, sometime you need to adjust your needs with your budget.

    And from what I read, Emotiva seem to be good with a good price. Dont forget that my 55 lbs Onky is supposed to deliver 140 w /channel.
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  • el_duderino
    el_duderino Posts: 40
    edited December 2010
    Ghistos, where do you live?

    I assume you got the same deal I got..... 399 each, 902 cdn after tax?
    I'm the Dude. So that's what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2010
    Ghistos wrote: »
    I know that there is better amps but, sometime you need to adjust your needs with your budget.

    And from what I read, Emotiva seem to be good with a good price. Dont forget that my 55 lbs Onky is supposed to deliver 140 w /channel.

    Get the Emotiva, and you will be just fine until the next upgrade bite hits.:biggrin:

    It might deliver quite a bit of watts to the 2 channels that won't be amped. But when you hear how good your front 3 will sound you will start wondering how good the back 2 will sound with separate amplification!:eek:

    I speak from experience.:biggrin:
    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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  • Ghistos
    Ghistos Posts: 18
    edited December 2010
    Tks, I live in Qc, this is why I maybe have some nasty expression....
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited December 2010
    Ghistos wrote: »
    Well Thanks to all for your answers.

    With that in mind, I just bought online at FuturShop one pair of RTia9 for 699$. The black one because the cherries are at 999$ each !!!

    :eek:

    699 for a pair of a9s?! Holly cow that's a HECK of a DEAL with free shipping!
    I almost wish I had seen that in time... but maybe it's good I didn't :rolleyes:
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • DJaxx
    DJaxx Posts: 15
    edited December 2010
    BeRad wrote: »
    I got in on that sale too. Did you have problems last night with the servers not keeping up? I sure as hell did. Ended up giving up for a while and trying again at midnight.

    Think you mean $799 for the pair no? :)

    I leveraged the same offer and we are three of the lucky 160 that were able to snap up these outstanding speakers.

    According to Purolator, they will be delivered either tomorrow or Thursday......cannot wait!
    HDTV: Pioneer Kuro 5020
    AVR: Yamaha RX-V1800
    Center: Polk CSiA6
    Fronts: Polk RTiA9's
    Surrounds: Polk RTiA3
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP S370
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited December 2010
    DJaxx wrote: »
    Think you mean $799 for the pair no? :)

    I leveraged the same offer and we are three of the lucky 160 that were able to snap up these outstanding speakers.

    According to Purolator, they will be delivered either tomorrow or Thursday......cannot wait!

    My order went through, card is charged, but I still do not have a tracking number.
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  • el_duderino
    el_duderino Posts: 40
    edited December 2010
    BeRad wrote: »
    My order went through, card is charged, but I still do not have a tracking number.

    Same here.

    Now we really gotta figure out something to drive them.

    Conventional wisdom says 200wpc minimum....... How, where?
    I'm the Dude. So that's what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited December 2010
    I picked up my B&K from audiogon. It's a great reliable place for second hand equipment that will fit any price range.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited December 2010
    200W is a ballpark. Plenty of good ideas for amps on this forum, starting with the ever-popular, economical Emotiva. But, amps don't wear out quickly, and many folks take exceptional care of their gear, so more-renowned brands can often be had on the used market. Check the aforementioned audiogon.com. Get your read on, and don't settle. You'll be glad. Those speakers will sing with a good amp!
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  • DJaxx
    DJaxx Posts: 15
    edited December 2010
    BeRad wrote: »
    My order went through, card is charged, but I still do not have a tracking number.[/QUOTE

    I received a pin number and looks like Purolater picked it up this evening.....hopeful for delivery on Wednesday. :smile:
    HDTV: Pioneer Kuro 5020
    AVR: Yamaha RX-V1800
    Center: Polk CSiA6
    Fronts: Polk RTiA9's
    Surrounds: Polk RTiA3
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP S370
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  • cjs033_
    cjs033_ Posts: 1
    edited December 2010
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    200W is a ballpark. Plenty of good ideas for amps on this forum, starting with the ever-popular, economical Emotiva. But, amps don't wear out quickly, and many folks take exceptional care of their gear, so more-renowned brands can often be had on the used market. Check the aforementioned audiogon.com. Get your read on, and don't settle. You'll be glad. Those speakers will sing with a good amp!

    Hey everyone first post here...good info love the forum
    I've been a long time Polk fan currently running R50's for my fronts but wanting to upgrade to the RTI10's that Future Shop has on sale for $249.99 each (wasn't fast enuff to pull the trigger on the A9's, congrats to those that did!!) Got a new amp the Denon AVR-791 and wondering if 90w/channel is powerful enough to run the RTI10's and my current system?

    Here's what I have;

    R50's Fronts
    CS245i Center or Energy RC Mini as I have both (which is better??)
    RT35i Rears
    PSW250 Sub or Klipsch RW-10d as I have both (which is better??)

    Thanks for any advice you can offer...cheers
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited December 2010
    cjs033_ wrote: »
    Hey everyone first post here...good info love the forum
    I've been a long time Polk fan currently running R50's for my fronts but wanting to upgrade to the RTI10's that Future Shop has on sale for $249.99 each (wasn't fast enuff to pull the trigger on the A9's, congrats to those that did!!) Got a new amp the Denon AVR-791 and wondering if 90w/channel is powerful enough to run the RTI10's and my current system?

    Here's what I have;

    R50's Fronts
    CS245i Center or Energy RC Mini as I have both (which is better??)
    RT35i Rears
    PSW250 Sub or Klipsch RW-10d as I have both (which is better??)

    Thanks for any advice you can offer...cheers

    Welcome to the club. You should really start your own thread on this but to answer your questions I'll give it a shot. Yes, you can get sound from the rti10 speakers with that avr, but not what those speakers are capable of. Your Denon is probably putting out less than 90 watts when you run it in surround mode. Plus you can't add an amp because that receiver doesn't have preouts. If you want to stick with that receiver, I suggest the monitor line of speakers. Their are many threads here covering receivers and powering speakers. You can use the search button to dig some more info up.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • BluBitRates
    BluBitRates Posts: 68
    edited December 2010
    I most likely just bought the avr-791 which is a little unfortunate because you really should have gotten one with pre-outs. Your receiver will run the speakers fine but i would not tax them too much. Do not turn the receiver up too loud as it can damage both the receiver and speakers. I would say the klipsch sub may do a little bit better. Using the sub will obviously take a lot of strain off on the receiver.
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