Will a B&K ST1430 help my RTi-12's?

imsjry
imsjry Posts: 120
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Currently running RTi-12's in a smallish room with a Kenwood KA-8004. The Kenny seems to drive them very well considering its listed at only 55wpc/8om.

I have my eyes on a B&K ST1430 and wondering if you guys think it would help add more a bit more detail to the already great sounding Polks?

Thoughts? Thanks!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    It will handle transients better and let you go louder without straining the amp. If the price is right, I'd go for it.

    More power on tap is always a good thing.
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  • imsjry
    imsjry Posts: 120
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    It will handle transients better and let you go louder without straining the amp. If the price is right, I'd go for it.

    More power on tap is always a good thing.

    Thanks! Would that be the case even if have never had a need to turn the volume past 10 o'clock with the Kenwood? My hope is more perhaps more soundstage and imaging benefits.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    I would expect that the bass would have more authority and texture with the B&K, and you generally hear more details at lower listening volumes with a better, more powerful amp. Those speakers are VERY hungry, I think you will like what you hear with a better amp. And with the B&K, if you don't think its an improvement, they are easy to sell if its in good condition. If you get a solid deal you won't lose anything...
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    More is better, especially with B&K. Disclosure, I love B&K and own their equipment.
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  • imsjry
    imsjry Posts: 120
    wallstreet wrote: »
    More is better, especially with B&K. Disclosure, I love B&K and own their equipment.

    Thanks! How does the ST1430 rate in the realm of B&K? I gather it’s the 3 channel version of the ST1400 but surprisingly not a lot of reviews online about it. “Only” 105wpc at 8om it says so hope it’s a good match with the RTi12.

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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    Never heard that specific model. I own the AVR317 which is 7x150. I've never wanted for more power.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    @daboyz

    He had one in the past I know...I have the bigger 4430 at 200 wpc and it’s great!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
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  • JayMX
    JayMX Posts: 446
    edited January 2019
    I own a 1430. It is a very nice sounding amp. Good well of power, drove my SDA SRS2's and my RTA12c's admirably. But then I picked up the GFA555 and things changed, for the better... ;)
    Post edited by JayMX on
    Current Collection: Monitor 4a (Peerless), Monitor 5B (Peerless), Modified Monitor 7b (Peerless), RTA15TL (SL3000), SDA CRS+ (194’s), SDA SRS 2.3TL, R100's, R200’s, R300 🤩
    Pairs that have passed through: Monitor 4b (Peerless), Monitor 5a (Peerless), Monitor 5b (SL1000), Monitor 5b (SL2000) (4x pair), Monitor 7b (Peerless), Modified Monitor 7c’s (194’s), Monitor 10a (Peerless), Monitor 10b (5x pair), RTA8, RTA8TL, RTA 11T, RTA12c (194's), SDA CRS, SDA 2 (2x pair), SDA 2a, SDA 2b, SDA 1b, SDA 1c, SDA SRS 2 (2x pair), SDA SRS 3.1TL (198’s) (2x pair)...and more to come, it’s a sickness.
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