Amp question

corrinthians
corrinthians Posts: 35
edited September 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
I just got Monitor 70s. My receiver does not have preouts. Could I use this amp to power them? The amp is a AudioSource Amp310 which also has speaker level inputs. Money is the issue. At this time I cannot afford to buy a receiver and an amp.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/548194-REG/AudioSource_AMP_310_AMP310_Power_Amplifier.html
Receiver: Pioneer VSX-1121K
Front: Polk Monitor 70 II (cherry)
Center: Polk CS2 II (cherry)
Surround: Satellites from my previous HTIB
Subwoofer: Outlaw LFM-1 EX
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited September 2011
    What makes you think your receiver can't drive the 70's as is ?
    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

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  • corrinthians
    corrinthians Posts: 35
    edited September 2011
    it's a 5.1 channel at 100watts per channel. I want to improve the sound as much as possible by being as frugal as possible (something to get me by for a couple of years until I can afford to get a nice reciever).
    Receiver: Pioneer VSX-1121K
    Front: Polk Monitor 70 II (cherry)
    Center: Polk CS2 II (cherry)
    Surround: Satellites from my previous HTIB
    Subwoofer: Outlaw LFM-1 EX
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited September 2011
    I take it you are not happy with the way it sounds? How long have you had the monitors?
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  • corrinthians
    corrinthians Posts: 35
    edited September 2011
    There's not much low end. I'm assuming if they had more power, they would sound better all around including more low end.
    Receiver: Pioneer VSX-1121K
    Front: Polk Monitor 70 II (cherry)
    Center: Polk CS2 II (cherry)
    Surround: Satellites from my previous HTIB
    Subwoofer: Outlaw LFM-1 EX
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2011
    corrinthians wrote: »
    There's not much low end. I'm assuming if they had more power, they would sound better all around including more low end.
    ...+1...yep thats about it..more power= more low end..=better sound stage..better robust sounding system..yep...all the way around better for your ears too..:cool:
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited September 2011
    corrinthians wrote: »
    There's not much low end. I'm assuming if they had more power, they would sound better all around including more low end.

    What receiver are you using? For $350, you should be able to get a much better receiver (especially if you looked used and don't need all the new bells and whistles).

    Or you could for $350 get a used receiver (or preamp) and add a used amp.

    What are your requirements (e.g.., how many speakers, do you need surround processing, hdmi, 3D).

    What are your sources?
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited September 2011
    ctank wrote: »
    ...+1...yep thats about it..more power= more low end..=better sound stage..better robust sounding system..yep...all the way around better for your ears too..:cool:

    Sometimes true, sometimes not.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2011
    decal wrote: »
    Sometimes true, sometimes not.
    ..not..always most of the time true..Sometimes.Only if you use the right power watts pre-channel..x2..or x5 or7..to the power..lolo..:eek:j/kin..decal...lolo..:wink:
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited September 2011
    Reported
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited September 2011
    corrinthians wrote: »
    There's not much low end. I'm assuming if they had more power, they would sound better all around including more low end.


    Are you running a subwoofer in this set up?
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2011
    +1@halo71..A sub would help out more with the M70's..There where built with that i mine..
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  • corrinthians
    corrinthians Posts: 35
    edited September 2011
    No, i'm not using a sub
    Receiver: Pioneer VSX-1121K
    Front: Polk Monitor 70 II (cherry)
    Center: Polk CS2 II (cherry)
    Surround: Satellites from my previous HTIB
    Subwoofer: Outlaw LFM-1 EX
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited September 2011
    I don't know that you have them hooked up correctly if you're not getting much bass. I have 2 pair of RTI4's and they put out a decent bass line for bookies.

    You need to double check your connections and make sure your jumper plates are connected right.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited September 2011
    Make sure they are set to large in the receivers menu also.
    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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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2011
    With all these **** ads if mine got any bigger I would need to buy a larger house.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited September 2011
    Can someone explain to me the difference between using the OP's example for external amplification vs using a recevier with preouts and a seperate amp? I don't need a totally indepth explanation. Just something I can understand in lamens terms.

    Thanks
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited September 2011
    If your receiver has preouts you should consider getting a used baby adcom.(GFA-535)Its an awsome amp and can usually be had for around $100.00
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited September 2011
    I just looked at your link.You could get a GFA-555 with that budget.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • funcity
    funcity Posts: 10
    edited September 2011
    Adcoms would be a good choice!
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