Which A/V Receiver Under $1500 can Drive Polk RTi A9's so they Sound Good to Great!!!

AVTONY2510
AVTONY2510 Posts: 31
edited June 2012 in Electronics
JUST WONDERING IF THERE'S AN A/V RECEIVER NEW OR USED UNDER $1500.00 THAT CAN MAKE MY POLK RTi A9'S SOUND THE WAY THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO, BEFORE I GO & SPEND $2500.00 ON A PRE/PRO & AMP.

Current System:

Onkyo TX-NR708 Receiver

Fronts = Polk RTi A9
Center = CSi A6
Rears = FXi A4
Sub = (2) Velodyne FSX-12

YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED...
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2012
    I've found that Rti-A series sound best to "me" with a Marantz or a Denon AVR because they warm up the sound some? So anything in that price range that has pre-outs, because no receiver is going to properly power A9s!

    You should "listen" to both because your ears may not agree with "mine".

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited June 2012
    I really like the SC series Pioneer Elite receivers, but since your 708 has pre outs you might consider just picking up an amp. You can get a hell of a nice amp for $1500.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited June 2012
    Why not try adding an amp to your Onkyo first. Biased opinion, try Parasound.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2012
    chumlie wrote: »
    Why not try adding an amp to your Onkyo first. Biased opinion, try Parasound.

    Actually, this is not a bad idea. Parasounds tend to be "warmish".

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited June 2012
    Couple options worth looking at:
    I know personally that the Pioneer SC-35 will run the gear listed great, I also ran my LSi's with it for a week while waiting on my amp
    http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SC-35-Elite-Receiver/dp/B004146438

    But if you want to go new this is a route thatt I would be happy with for future versatility...an amp for the RTi A9's let the receiver power the rest...nice 2chnl dedicated amp for stereo from a quality company and better resale value for future and be done till you get upgraditis

    http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/category/74030/117839/18047

    There are other manufactuer's and configs in this budget range....just my .02
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,570
    edited June 2012
    AVTONY2510 wrote: »
    ....

    Since you are new here, let me suggest you try some forum etiquette. Lose the caps and the blue text in the body of your post.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    Since you are new here, let me suggest you try some forum etiquette. Lose the caps and the blue text in the body of your post.

    Wow F1 why would you say that?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,570
    edited June 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Wow F1 why would you say that?

    I'm sure that if you think about it long enough, you will figure it out.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    I'm sure that if you think about it long enough, you will figure it out.

    I DID AND STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT...:cheesygrin:
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  • DarkHorror
    DarkHorror Posts: 73
    edited June 2012
    I would suggest something with high quality room correction, like the Denon 4311 which has Audyssey XT32, Sherwood R972 with Trinnov, and Anthem with ARC. All have pre-outs so you can add external amps if you want more power. Plus can be found for much cheaper than you are looking to spend. I would read up on the different room correction, and see which one sounds the best, give them a try in your home if you can.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited June 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I DID AND STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT...:cheesygrin:

    BECAUSE LARGE RED LETTERS ARE BETTER!:razz:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,570
    edited June 2012
    Effers
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited June 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    Effers

    What I can't hear you...LOL
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited June 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    Effers

    I love that! LMAO!:cheesygrin:

    Back to the thread... I agree with those suggesting that you get a good amp to drive the fronts rather than just going separates. My system has two tube amps anchoring my mains and a 7 channel 400wpc Sunfire driving the rest. This power is being controlled by a Pioneer SC-37, and will soon be augmented with an HT bypass capable two channel preamp.

    The next thing I need is a house to stuff all that good stuff into.:wink:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • AVTONY2510
    AVTONY2510 Posts: 31
    edited June 2012
    How would an Emotiva XPA-2 Amp. Sound with a Pair of Polk RTi A9's?

    Any other Amp. Recommendations would be Greatly Appreciated...
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited June 2012
    AVTONY2510 wrote: »
    How would an Emotiva XPA-2 Amp. Sound with a Pair of Polk RTi A9's?

    Any other Amp. Recommendations would be Greatly Appreciated...


    Search the forum under Emotiva

    Or amp suggestions....tons of threads and arguments
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited June 2012
    AVTONY2510 wrote: »
    How would an Emotiva XPA-2 Amp. Sound with a Pair of Polk RTi A9's?

    Any other Amp. Recommendations would be Greatly Appreciated...

    It is my understanding that the words "bright" and "fatiguing" come up quite often The A9's tend towards bing bright already do to the HT nature of their desighn, and Emotiva is a very forward sounding amp. The two together would not make a great pairing IMHO.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • pietro944
    pietro944 Posts: 720
    edited June 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I DID AND STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT...:cheesygrin:

    The all caps are considered .by some,to be shouting......However,the dark blue text in italics is excellent...Very readable and more conversational...I'm going to start using it:wink:
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  • brunk
    brunk Posts: 11
    edited June 2012
    Emotiva UMC-1 Receiver $500
    Emotiva XPA-5 Amp $900
    Total= $1,400
    Be done with it and enjoy
    AVTONY2510 wrote: »
    JUST WONDERING IF THERE'S AN A/V RECEIVER NEW OR USED UNDER $1500.00 THAT CAN MAKE MY POLK RTi A9'S SOUND THE WAY THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO, BEFORE I GO & SPEND $2500.00 ON A PRE/PRO & AMP.

    Current System:

    Onkyo TX-NR708 Receiver

    Fronts = Polk RTi A9
    Center = CSi A6
    Rears = FXi A4
    Sub = (2) Velodyne FSX-12

    YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED...
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited June 2012
    Chumlie has a good suggustion. Never heard a avr that i thought sounded good (at least for music) seporates will do much better amd offer u more future options.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited June 2012
    I would spend the cash on a good used "warm" amp. Something like a parasound or.carver.
    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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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited June 2012
    AVTONY has 12 threads out of his 26 posts. He is asking the same question in multiple threads he has started. I think he is not taking previous advice and recommendations seriously. He probably has blue audio gear in rack already as every post he makes has been that color
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited June 2012
    AVTONY2510 wrote: »
    How would an Emotiva XPA-2 Amp. Sound with a Pair of Polk RTi A9's?

    Any other Amp. Recommendations would be Greatly Appreciated...
    Personally, a similar combo for me (XPA-2 and XPA-3 with my RTi system) was just ok... nothing to write home about. Replaced both Emo amps with a 5-channel Adcom and haven't looked back. And while my inital motivation in buying Emo was cost (unfortunately, I didn't consider used at that time), the Adcom solution saved me money, and improved sound quality (win-win). Look around and be patient - the kinds of people who usually buy "better" gear (think Adcom, Rotel, B&K, Parasound, etc...) usually take exceptional care of their gear. When I picked up my "used" amp, it had not a scratch on it, and has performed marvelously since then.
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