Amp for rti a9

I just ordered Rti A9s and am looking for amps.
I found a QSC 900 USA Series. Do you think this is going to be a good match for these speakers?
First post. Excited to get experthe advice as I am beginner
Thanks
I found a QSC 900 USA Series. Do you think this is going to be a good match for these speakers?
First post. Excited to get experthe advice as I am beginner
Thanks
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As far as pro amps, not a ton of love for them it seems.
I'm sure others will chime in with much more knowledge and advice.
FWIW, I started with a crown amp, some vintage stuff. After a while, I took the advice of those here, moved to a Parasound 2250 and the difference was like going from night to day.
Enjoy the ride and hold your wallet tight...
Good luck!
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A9's have probably been one of the #1 problem speaker for consumers because of under powering. Big speakers, great value, but need to be fed.
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The amp for my A9 thread has been beaten to a pulp on here.
EDIT: that being said I don't mean to scare the OP. Lots of great info on here. Juice up those A9's properly and you will love them. I've been there. Good luck.
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I was originally going to get 2 stage3D5 speakers and a LF300 subwoofer with the Yamaha RX481, but while I was contemplating them, the rtia9s popped up and I was blown away, not just by the specs, but also because there were 3 seven inch speakers on just one speaker.
Now it seems I am in more of a dilemma that I want to spend my money as wisely as possible. I don't want to throw money at a receiver now knowing that I will need something more powerful to get the best out of my speakers. I went 15 years without proper audio in my house so now I want the real deal for the next 15 years.
Currently all signs are pointing to buying parasound 2250, mainly because of the 275 watts per channel at 8ohms which matches up with the A9s.
While there are probably other ways to power my speakers, I am just not enuf of an expert to just bridge and connect multiple power amps.
I am basically starting with the Rtia9s first and getting everything else.
I am considering buying guide some equipment used but that would most likely be a reclever with pre_outs so that I can connect to the amp.
Everything that I have read so far seems to indicate I am on the right track with this approach.
I know these speakers would sound even better with 500 watt per channel but that is something for me to consider in the far future.
I am now looking at the experts on this forum to just guide me in the right direction.
I just want to enjoy music. While doing that I will also decrease the amount of TV that is buying a hole in my wallet with cable bills.
Welcome,
What part of Canada are you from?
And for what it worth you don't need 500 watts a Parasound 1200 or 1500 would make those speakers sing or any of the other models that were suggested.... I had a pair of RTI A 9's for a while myself and never had no issues driving them with my Parasound 1500a. But it's not watts you need it's amps the 1500 is 60 amps peak to peak the 1200 is just a tad less at 57 amps. I also ran them on a couple of B&K amps sounded great as well.
As for a receiver as long as it have pre-outs so you can add a external amplifier you're good, I'm a Yammy guy so I would suggest a Yamaha Advantage 1010 or 2010, both models have most of the bells and whistles unless you're into 4K TV if so you will have to step up 2040 I think.
And don't be intimidated get your read on and enjoy the ride.
Cheers
Roger
Reason I ask, is that if your going the 2 channel route, there are other options.
In that case you may want to look at integrated amplifiers, and not AVR's.
In my opinion.....take that statement. Hold it close to your heart.
It doesn't take tens of thousands of dollars to enjoy the music.
BUT.....and it's a big but
We can TELL you what to think. But it is up to you to to decide what you love about presentation.
I am from Vancouver.
I am going for the 2 channel route. Music is mainly driver
I know the a9s are usable between 50-500 watts but at least it will be a start for me
When it comes to 2 channel systems, separates are obviously the best choice. Again there are trade offs. More components, and usually more expensive.
Next is probably an integrated amplifier. Think of it as a 2 channel receiver, without things like streaming capabilities and a tuner(radio) built in. All they do is process the signal of whatever component you plug in, and power your speakers. This leads to better power supplies, and higher quality sound, because there is a lot less signal interference.
My opinion is if you're a budget minded person, look at integrateds.
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-rQfFgCEqvS1/learn/integrated-amplifiers-buying-guide.html
that's a nice little integrated for efficient little monitors, not the monsters you just bought.
This more like what you need: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_745C375BEE/NAD-C-375BEE.html?tp=34948&awkw=75621859945&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=47439152065&awdv=c&awug=9027501
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Not sure what I am going to get yet. Tomorrow I will test out my new speakers...
Will keep tall posted.
Ps. Any expert advice on speaker wires?
Contemplating if it was really worth getting.
If I pair it up with the right integrated amp, is the sound really going to blow me away compared to 1000 dollar home 5.1 system?
If for instance you find a deal on a power amp, then a pre/pro should be in your sights next. The best choice would be a 2 channel, but an HT pre/pro would work for a while. Of course there is also an option of a AVR with preouts. Should be a lot available considering all the format changes of the last couple of years.
In answer to your question, unless you just don't like the Polk sound, there is no way a 1k HTIB system will out preform those A9's.
I can't speak for all members of this forum but I can say from being on the forum for a few years that most started off just like you I know I did.
Started with a cheap 5.1 system thought it was the cats meow, but after awhile I realized that it was lacking a piece of crap really and moved up to Polk Moniters 70 got a better AVR but after awhile same thing but less crappy.
Then I got online got my read on found the Polk Forum started reading and paying attention too what these folks were saying about speakers, amps, wiring and what not.
Started looking for deals and have built a couple of in my opinions great systems for not a lot of money.
So don't get discouraged Audio is a journey and a lot of fun, you can spend a lot or little money it's up to you.
Hang around share the journey.
Cheers
Roger
I will need to read other threads to figure out what to do once I have an integrated amp.
I wish I could have had a parasound 2250 available here in Vancouver. Would have made everything a lot easier.
I am a big lover of all music, my MP3 collection is just over 110gb and over 500 original cds that I haven't listened to in years. Looking forward to a complete system.... eventually
And yes, this will destroy a $1k HTIB...
Game Room HT: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology SM450; Definitive Technology LCR2000; Definitive Technology StudioMonitor350; Mirage Nanasats; Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK5
Master Bedroom
Cambridge Azur 551r; Definitive Technology promonitor 800; ACI Titan Subwoofer
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's
These are so cheap that it has got me thinking about it. Does anyone have any advice about these?
Thanks
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's