Polk LSIM 707s - Which Amp?

camaro440
camaro440 Posts: 21
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I am awaiting delivery on the LSIM 707s
Trying to decide on the Amp. Currently looking at the Emotiva XPA-2 and XPA-3
50/50 Split on the Music/HT

Any suggestions to drive these 707s would be much appreciated
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    If you're not dead set or stuck on Emotiva, you might look into getting a Parasound amp or something better.
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  • camaro440
    camaro440 Posts: 21
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    If you're not dead set or stuck on Emotiva, you might look into getting a Parasound amp or something better.
    Can you recommend something in the same price range $400-$800

    Thanks

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  • camaro440
    camaro440 Posts: 21
    What are your thoughts on the Parasound 2250?
    I know the price is twice my budget but curious.
    Thanks
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    That would be a great amp. Parasound makes outstanding amps.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    Ditto on parasound.

    I love the old HCA 2200a that I have. Drives my lsi9s beautifully. Much better than the NAD I have or even my smaller parasound which is 125w/ch.

    Get a powerful amp, you won't regret it, it'll make the speaker sound like it should.
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited December 2014
    camaro440 wrote: »
    What are your thoughts on the Parasound 2250?
    I know the price is twice my budget but curious.
    Thanks

    If you don't mind used...

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-parasound-2250-2014-11-30-amplifiers-11421-woodhaven-ny
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • camaro440
    camaro440 Posts: 21
    I ordered the 2250 v2
    Over my budget but went for it - thanks for all of the helpful comments
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    Atta boy!!!
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    Great choice, Cam, you're gonna love the new setup!
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    +1000 Cam, great choice, glad we could help.
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  • gumbay13
    gumbay13 Posts: 360
    Kurt300 wrote: »
    Driving three sets of 707s with a Parasound Halo A51 and A21, and the sound is excellent. I've owned the Emotivas before - do yourself a favor and get the Parasound, even if you buy used.

    Always nice to hear the perspective of someone who has actually owned the items in question.

    I have toyed with the idea of an Emotiva for sometime and may snag one just for the heck of it , but it looks like the ultimate goal will be a Parasound.

    AMP/Pre Pro: Outlaw 7000x, Marantz AV7703
    Speakers: Fronts:LSiM 705s/ Center: LSiM 706c / Surrounds: LSim 703s
    SUB: Rythmik LV12R x2
    Source:OPPO UDP-203
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    I've been using my 707s with a Class D Audio SDS-470 (Class D Audio is the name of the company) 4 channel amplifier with tremendous results. I power the bottom half with 2 channels and the upper with the other 2 channels. It is 300wpc into 8 ohms and 600 into 4 ohms and is very stable. The amp new is only $1275 and finally ended my amplifier search for these speakers. Highly recommended. I have no affiliation with Class D Audio or any manufacturer. Just passing on my experience. Happy hunting and Merry Christmas to all.
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