3 channel amp

fyrn
fyrn Posts: 146
edited August 2011 in Electronics
I need some recommendations on good brands/models (new or old) for a 3 channel amp to drive some LSI's. Other than the emotiva xpa-3.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2011
    Now you're talking my language fyrn. What's your price range like? If you're on a budget, might look at a 3 channel Acurus,Parasound,B&K,Rotel or Adcom amps? Aragon made a sweet 3 channel amp too.(might be pricey though). You might look at running 3 mono amps like the Marantz or Outlaw Audio.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    Sunfire, Outlaw Audio, Parasound, Rotel are some to name a few. Check out Audiogon.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2011
    Stick around here fyrn, some of our fellow CP members might be able to fix you up with some nice used gear:)
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited August 2011
    In fact, check the for sale section. Someone's got a pretty good deal on an Adcom GFA-5503 right now, and that would work nicely with the LSis. Hell, if I had money right now, I'd pounce on it just to power my RTi70/CSi40 front soundstage.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,607
    edited August 2011
    there's a parasound 2003 on audiogon as well (300w x 3, 4ohms). I didn't know any 3ch parasounds existed!
    Dali Optikon 1Mk2
    NAD D3020 V2
    Schiit Bifrost 2/64

    ..the rest are headphone setups.
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  • fyrn
    fyrn Posts: 146
    edited August 2011
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    Now you're talking my language fyrn. What's your price range like? If you're on a budget, might look at a 3 channel Acurus,Parasound,B&K,Rotel or Adcom amps? Aragon made a sweet 3 channel amp too.(might be pricey though). You might look at running 3 mono amps like the Marantz or Outlaw Audio.

    Well I can get a new emotiva xpa3 for $600 so maybe something used in the 200-300 range would be good
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  • fyrn
    fyrn Posts: 146
    edited August 2011
    300 is probably more realistic, $200 would be great. I think for couple hundred I'll go with the emotiva new. If anybody has an XPA-3 they want to sell send me a PM
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited August 2011
    Carvers can be had in that $$ range. Here's a sixer that can bridge to three.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carver-AV-806x-THX-6-Channel-Amplifier-Rare-No-Reserve-/280728213679?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415cb498af
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  • fyrn
    fyrn Posts: 146
    edited August 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    Carvers can be had in that $$ range. Here's a sixer that can bridge to three.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carver-AV-806x-THX-6-Channel-Amplifier-Rare-No-Reserve-/280728213679?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415cb498af

    Thanks gdb, I'll research it, anytime something is describe as rare = old
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  • fyrn
    fyrn Posts: 146
    edited August 2011
    Let me ask a "stupid" question since I'm new to separates. The LSI"S (7 or 9) specs say amp requirement is up to 200 watts. Anything bad if you hook them up to a 300 or 400w amp. Obviously I'm not going to play it full blast, buy just the amount of watts present
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2011
    Good luck with the Emotiva...
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  • fyrn
    fyrn Posts: 146
    edited August 2011
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    Good luck with the Emotiva...

    Does that mean I wont be able to find anything for less than $400...
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2011
    @fyrn...Emotiva amps are good..i have two UPA-1,s and they have a really good sound too them..200 watts and lots of headroom..anything else for (new) will run you 1K..but if going (used) then may the power of the watts be with you.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2011
    Parasound should smoke the emotiva

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1319001034&/Parasound-HCA-2003-200w-x-3
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,561
    edited August 2011
    You're going to have a tough time finding a 3 channel amp for $200-$300. The suggestion of buying a 6 channel amp & bridging it would be a good one, if you weren't hooking it to 4 ohm speakers. Most will not be very happy trying to drive that load in bridged configuration. I've owned the Acurus A200x3 before & currently have its big brother, the Aragon 8008x3. Both are great but above your price range. Closer to your range would the the Acurus 100x3. If it's anything like the 200x3, it would be a solid choice.

    -Dave
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,083
    edited August 2011
    PrazVT wrote: »
    there's a parasound 2003 on audiogon as well (300w x 3, 4ohms). I didn't know any 3ch parasounds existed!

    Honestly... I went thu the 300ish amp price range thought process....bought and sold two Adcoms. I took the next step in price and have stuck with the 2003 since.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2011
    +100 on what kevhed72 suggested. Save some more and go the next step up in price. You'll be glad you did.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited August 2011
    ctank wrote: »
    @fyrn...Emotiva amps are good..i have two UPA-1,s and they have a really good sound too them..200 watts and lots of headroom..anything else for (new) will run you 1K..but if going (used) then may the power of the watts be with you.

    not true. I can easily get amps that cost less than 1K new, may not be the best in SQ but they do happen to be out there.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,059
    edited August 2011
    Remember when your parents told you..."You get what you pay for." Well, 'nuff said.
    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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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited August 2011
    tonyb wrote: »
    Remember when your parents told you..."You get what you pay for." Well, 'nuff said.

    Cept when that kitchen staffer bought that sweet Benz for a measly 20 bucks!:eek: I'd have to say that sometimes, that old adage just doesn't hold true!:wink:
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,355
    edited August 2011
    I've seen probably 3 Adcom three channel amps on Ebay in the last week.
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2011
    jojomgee just had a Adcom Gfa-5503 right here at CP Flea Market ,looks like he had to take to Ebay to sell it though???
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  • fyrn
    fyrn Posts: 146
    edited August 2011
    what would you say is the "least" amount of watts for the LSI9's to do well
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,355
    edited August 2011
    these speakers you ask of say they're rated for 20-200. so if it's 200 x 3 for the amp that'd be perfect. but really anything in between would work.
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,355
    edited August 2011
    welcome to Club Polk too:)
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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