Amp Choices/Values

72RR
72RR Posts: 159
edited February 2012 in Electronics
Hey all,
I'm in on a fleabay auction for a Sunfire TGA-5400.
What's the current going rate on them?
Should I even be looking at this amp?
I've also been looking for a B&K or other older Sunfire amp; I've concentrating on the signature series - I've read they tend to be worth the extra cost compared to the standard series cinemas.
Will be installed in an enclosed cabinet.
Room is 18 x 20 with hardwood floors, open wall on one side, several area rugs.
Speakers: I'm running an RT5000 system right now.
Preamp/Processor: I have been using a B&K Reference 50 to this point, but I just received a Sunfire TGP V, which I've not yet installed.
Listening will be 80/20 music/HT.
What do you think?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2012
    Go for it. I love my Sunfire amp, it will run just about any speaker out there and will keep you happy for a long time to come.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited February 2012
    That's a good amp. Other suggestions would be the Parasound HALO A51, or JC1 monoblocks. You would need five HALO JC1 for a 5.1 setup though.
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  • 72RR
    72RR Posts: 159
    edited February 2012
    Monoblocks are further down the road in my evolutionary cycle I think - probably never make it to that point I guess
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,152
    edited February 2012
    I like my 2 channel Sunfire and have heard great things about the 5 channel models.

    I don't know the going rate though. Good luck winning it.

    The other models mentioned get great reviews everywhere.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • 72RR
    72RR Posts: 159
    edited February 2012
    AAARRRGH
    I hate it when people list something then cancel the auction because the early bids don't meet their expectations.
    It was no reserve for goodness sake, now it's a new listing with a $1,600 opening bid.
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