really need power amp?

john2009
john2009 Posts: 32
edited May 2012 in Electronics
Now I have pioneer sc-35
front rti12
surround rti10
back rti8
center csi5
sub 404
Now I bi-amp rti12 and rti8 for surround . put rti10 away. because I think sc-35 no enough power for 7.1 but I want
7.1

my question is : sc-35 is good enough? or add power amp?
If need. Give me some model for amp ?
Thanks
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2012
    With all the towers being ran in your setup an external amp is a must. What kind of budget do you have in mind?
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  • john2009
    john2009 Posts: 32
    edited May 2012
    I mean
    If I use rti12 fornt . rti10 surround . csi5 center. 404.
    for 5.1
    use sc-35 or add amp. big different?
    Anybody suggest some 5 channel amp?
    Sc-35 is 140w per channel. I should add amp has 200w+ per channel? Give me some model please.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2012
    Yes, big difference. I can recommend a $300 amp or a $5000 amp but need to know your budget.
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  • john2009
    john2009 Posts: 32
    edited May 2012
    $700---$1200
    Thanks anybody
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  • john2009
    john2009 Posts: 32
    edited May 2012
    I mean just match my setup. same level
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2012
    Let the Pioneer do the surround duty and use an Emotiva Amp to power everything else.

    http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/amplifiers/products/xpa5
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • john2009
    john2009 Posts: 32
    edited May 2012
    Thank you very much. I will search xpa-5
    hca-2205a better?
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited May 2012
    You will not know which is better until you hear it with your other equipment. Sorry, that's just the nature of the beast.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2012
    PM sent
    Jake
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2012
    john2009 wrote: »
    Thank you very much. I will search xpa-5
    hca-2205a better?

    I think the warmer sounding parasound will suit your RTI's much better.
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2012
    Yep I would go for a warmer sounding amplifer. I run a Carver A-753x 250x3 for my L,C,R speakers.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
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  • Tankman
    Tankman Posts: 419
    edited May 2012
    john2009, an add on amp will help out a lot,check out B&K amps or Parasound they are nice amps if you have the coin for them new that is.Used they can be had for around 1g to 1.5 gs.I went with an Emotiva XPA-5 and like it a lot got mine new.Maybe looking into a Carver Sunfire used they are nice amps too.All the amps are built like tanks and will do you well for HT.
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  • Tankman
    Tankman Posts: 419
    edited May 2012
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I think the warmer sounding parasound will suit your RTI's much better.
    +1.the XPA-5 is not a (warmer sounding amp) but it does kick **** for HT.
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  • john2009
    john2009 Posts: 32
    edited May 2012
    Yes I like warmer sounding amp. Long time before I listened the parasound 2 channel amp and I like the sound.
    I will try get hca-2205a. But any other amp like this?
    Thanks ereryone.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited May 2012
    If you like warmer sounding amps then stay clear of Emotiva. Not bad for HT but Warm they are not.

    B&K, Parasound, NAD, Rotel are all much warmer sounding amps. I listed them warmer to more sterile or neutral.
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited May 2012
    john2009 wrote: »
    Yes I like warmer sounding amp. Long time before I listened the parasound 2 channel amp and I like the sound.
    I will try get hca-2205a. But any other amp like this?
    Thanks ereryone.

    I had the HCA1500A that was powering my RTi12's in the past and it was a beautiful match. I love the warmer sound and amount of current the older Parasound HCA's have. And so did my 12's ! BTW, if you do look for the 2205 try to get a 2205at if you can unless there is a big differance in price. I am a Parasound(John Curl) fan for life.
    HT System
    Parasound Halo A51 Amp, Marantz AV 8003 Pre, Arcam FMJ CD36 cd player, Marantz 7007 BD/SACD player,Acoustic Zen Matrix IC's, Analysis Plus Crystal Copper Oval IC's, Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables, B&W 703's Fronts, Center Martin Logan Motif hybrid, Surrounds DefTech BPX, 2 X DefTech Supercube Reference Subs, DSpeaker Antimode 8033 EQ.
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