WTB - Used 2 or 3 Channel Amp for RTI12's

mtheeb
mtheeb Posts: 5
edited November 2019 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Hello,

I am in the market for a 2 or 3 channel amp to run my 2007 Polk RTI12's, maybe a 3rd channel to run the center as well. I am currently running an Onkyo 818 and with all of the research I have done it sounds like a separate amp would make quite a bit of difference in sound. I do agree my RTI12's are really bright, so would like to pair with an amp that would tame them.

Thanks,

Mike
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    A NAD 2400 PE should do the trick, or the C906(?) 6 channel bridgeable.
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,988
    Don’t bridge the feed to those speakers.

    Parasound 1203 or Rotel 993 - both stout 3 ch amps. If you come across a stout 5 Channel - no harm, no foul leaving two channels unused. I tri-amp my center w/a 5 ch Rotel
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    gp4jesus wrote: »
    Don’t bridge the feed to those speakers.

    And just why not?
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  • mtheeb
    mtheeb Posts: 5
    Hello,

    Thanks for your responses back. I ran across this HCA 2003A on Ebay, the price looks a little high and there are no returns, would this be an acceptable amp and any worries about buying a used amp of Ebay like this?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasound-HCA-2003A-Rack-mount-High-Current-3-Channel-Amplifier/143428364632?hash=item2164ff2958:g:IE8AAOSw2BFdAXDX:sc:USPSPriority!83642!US!-1#rpdCntId

    Thanks
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,988
    FestYboy wrote: »
    gp4jesus wrote: »
    Don’t bridge the feed to those speakers.

    And just why not?
    In overly simplified terms, bridged power is roughly the equivalent of two batteries in series - 2X voltage*, no add’l current versus two batteries in parallel - same voltage, 2X the current.
    *almost always higher distortion.

    Those speakers really like current. I’m sorry for my generalized thinking/advice. I’m a NAD* fan me self - I have several pieces of early 80s gear*.

    Tony

    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,988
    edited November 2019
    Great choice**! Wait for others to chime in on the $ - I think its a little high* but I’m far from an expert on their used “up-the-line” equipment pricing. I own several of their lower end items, 2 HCA 1000s*** & an 855.
    * plus $100 to ship
    ** you’d need a much bigger pile of $ to upgrade from that
    *** Same designer, less compromise

    Patience will reward you sir...

    Tony
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    mtheeb wrote: »
    Hello,

    Thanks for your responses back. I ran across this HCA 2003A on Ebay, the price looks a little high and there are no returns, would this be an acceptable amp and any worries about buying a used amp of Ebay like this?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasound-HCA-2003A-Rack-mount-High-Current-3-Channel-Amplifier/143428364632?hash=item2164ff2958:g:IE8AAOSw2BFdAXDX:sc:USPSPriority!83642!US!-1#rpdCntId

    Thanks

    It’s a bit high, but those are rare so not as much to compare to.

    I bought a rotel RB993 for $600 shipped, great amp at what I think was a fair price a couple years ago.

    Where are you located? I might have something for you...
    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
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 547
    Here is a RB993. Not sure if they will ship but might be worth a call.

    https://www.chelseaaudiovideo.com/clearance-equipment-inventory/
    2 Channel
    Pre:Bryston BP173
    Amp:Bryston 14B3
    Speakers: Golden Ear Triton Reference
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDA-3, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
    Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
    Display: Sony XBR65Z9F

    Home Theater
    Pre: Anthem AVM90
    Amps: Parasound A31, A51x2
    Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
    Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
    Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
    Display: Sony XBR85Z9G
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,536
    sgmsmg wrote: »
    Here is a RB993. Not sure if they will ship but might be worth a call.

    https://www.chelseaaudiovideo.com/clearance-equipment-inventory/

    Winner! $300 for that amp is a bangin' price.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited November 2019
    If you're still looking... I have a Parasound HCA-806 that might be a decent fit. I used it for a few years with RTi12's and, later, RTiA9's in a master bedroom HT. Warmed them up nicely. That rig was SO much fun. Used most recently to run 3 pairs of Polk in-wall satellites.

    I bought it used in '12. Still going strong. Bridgeable channels (never tried). Scuffs and scratches, one noisy pot, very good sound.
    Info: https://parasound.com/vintage/hca806a.php [Edit: This link shows info on the A version. Not sure how they differ]
    Pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3hcBCsMxZ6uLX2pVA

    $275+shipping.
    You can return in same shape if not happy. "craigw29" on ebay since '98.

    Craig
    b]Beach Audio[/b]: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Topping D90iii * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
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  • mtheeb
    mtheeb Posts: 5
    Than you everyone for your responses. @vcwatkins - I'm looking for something that powers 200w+ per channel unfortunately. @spgmsmg - I reached out and it sold already. That sounded perfect.

    Still open for ideas if anyone comes up with anything!
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Are you still in the need? Have a Parasound HCA 1500A I might part with.
    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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