2-channel or two mono-block amp(s)
jdustinb
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In the market for a 2-channel amp or 2 mono-block amps for my RTi A9's. Currently using my AVR for 7.1 and want to get more out of the A9's than my AVR can provide.
Budget is around $600. I've looked at Emotiva's XPA-2 and may pull the trigger on one in the event of a good sale, but I've heard that I can get a better used amp for the same price so seeing what some folks have to say.
I listen to music/movies/games in a 40/30/30 split. I'm also curious if I should be providing external amplification for my center channel by going this route, or if I can continue to use my AVR for this purpose. I really only feel like I need additional amplification for 2-channel stuff, but this will be my first foray into the realm of external amplification.
Budget is around $600. I've looked at Emotiva's XPA-2 and may pull the trigger on one in the event of a good sale, but I've heard that I can get a better used amp for the same price so seeing what some folks have to say.
I listen to music/movies/games in a 40/30/30 split. I'm also curious if I should be providing external amplification for my center channel by going this route, or if I can continue to use my AVR for this purpose. I really only feel like I need additional amplification for 2-channel stuff, but this will be my first foray into the realm of external amplification.
HT: Samsung UN55ES7100 | Denon AVR-3312CI | Polk Audio RTiA9 | CSiA6 | F/XiA6
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Basement: Denon AVR-4800 | JBL Lancer 99 - Type E8-99 - LX4-1 crossover
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On the hunt for: Emotiva XPA-2 | Outlaw LFM-1 Plus
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Basement: Denon AVR-4800 | JBL Lancer 99 - Type E8-99 - LX4-1 crossover
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On the hunt for: Emotiva XPA-2 | Outlaw LFM-1 Plus
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I have a few NAD 208,218 THX amps available for that price.SRT For Life; SDA Forever!
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Dang, those are some nice monoblock!"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
They got mixed reviews on AudioReviews.com.
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Why not these? http://outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html
They pop up used from time to time, plenty of power, and it'll be easy to add a third for your A6.
Heck, or even http://app.audiogon.com/listings/multi-ch-outlaw-audio-7125-7-channel-amp-2012-09-12-amplifiers-17522 -
I had a pair of those Parasound 1201s about six years ago. I could never get rid of a ground loop hum with them. I bought them used and was able to sell them on eBay for more than I paid for them. I was not impressed with them.
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I've got a modded NAD 2200 that I had been looking to sell, but then decided to hold, but am now looking to sell again. Here's the thread with description:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?119095-NYC-area-NAD-2200-amplifier-professionally-serviced-and-modded
In the thread I say I'm looking for local pickup, but I'm willing to ship.Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance. -
Just wanted to chime in on this topic being a LSi9 owner, monoblocks do make for a cleaner sound but different vendors have a different house sound. Emotiva though a good buy is a bit on the bright side. The outlaw 2200 have a subdued sound, its pretty good and is quite cool running. I got the 2200 at a better price than the Emotiva as there is a lot more marketing from the Emo group.
