R200's/Amps

oldrocker
oldrocker Posts: 2,590
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Will be setting up a new 2 channel streaming system.
Amp, pre, speakers "got em", streamer "on the way" that's it.

Curious if anyone is running something similar and what folks are powering their R200's with?

I've been running a Parasound 2250, it's more power than I really need.

Been looking at some smaller stuff.

Budget at 2k for amp and pre.

Open to anything, suggestions, GREATLY appreciated.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,182
    How about a nice integrated? I like Polk speakers like the L200 and R200 on Musical Fidelity stuff. Full, robust performance all around, smooth sound, good imaging.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    msg wrote: »
    How about a nice integrated? I like Polk speakers like the L200 and R200 on Musical Fidelity stuff. Full, robust performance all around, smooth sound, good imaging.

    Always an option.

    TKS M.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,182
    @rooftop59 was telling me about a 2ch pre/pro that offers Dirac Live room correction. Something else to consider.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    oldrocker wrote: »
    I've been running a Parasound 2250, it's more power than I really need.

    It is impossible to have too much power. Amp power is like money. The more you have, the better off you are.

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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Yipper, I get it on the power thing B) .

    One other thing and it's a must, volume dial gotta have illumination.

    I do like the Hint6, cept for dial :(
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,953
    But it has a bright numerical display of the current volume setting. What's wrong with that?
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Well bat turds, missed that...
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,182
    oldrocker wrote: »
    Yipper, I get it on the power thing B) .

    One other thing and it's a must, volume dial gotta have illumination.

    I do like the Hint6, cept for dial :(

    You can always get some lume dots (stickers).
    That's what the pros do.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,020
    I will second the MF integrated suggestion. Sounds really good with my R200’s as well as my L200’s. The more and better the power … well you know the rest of the story.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Got one on my pre.

    More I look at it, diggin the features on the 6.
    Parasound's served me quite well over years.

    AA's got a demo about 450 off.

    My luck Murphy would rear his ugly head on a demo.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,953
    Should still carry the manufacturer warranty should something go wrong with it. Parasound's service department is known to not stop until the customer is satisfied, should there be any issues.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,953
    LOL look at this joker Audio Advisor quoted on the "Pro Reviews" page for the Hint 6! Why would anyone trust what that lunatic has to say??
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Never had an issue with AA.



    What, not buying D'money's review???
    Sounds like something ole Frankie would say :D

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,687
    Another vote for Musical Fidelity, they get it right. Period.

    As for volume dials, you can always do the black dot mod.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Specs on the M5si pdf sheet look good.
    62amps peak to peak. Hmmm.

    Anyone running one of these?

    Is the remote luminated? Kinda looks like it might be via pdf image.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Running the M5si.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,617
    Clipdat wrote: »
    LOL look at this joker Audio Advisor quoted on the "Pro Reviews" page for the Hint 6! Why would anyone trust what that lunatic has to say??
    pp22yuclqaby.png

    Don't get me started on that Jack wagon...

    😁
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,611
    Clipdat wrote: »
    LOL look at this joker Audio Advisor quoted on the "Pro Reviews" page for the Hint 6! Why would anyone trust what that lunatic has to say??
    pp22yuclqaby.png

    Right? What a flake!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,687
    oldrocker wrote: »
    Specs on the M5si pdf sheet look good.
    62amps peak to peak. Hmmm.

    Anyone running one of these?

    Is the remote luminated? Kinda looks like it might be via pdf image.

    Been running MF gear for a very long time, not that one though.

    MF is not known for their remotes. In fact, unless they have improved them they pretty much suck and no, not luminated. I use a Harmony, which is luminated.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Tks Jessi.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,965
    edited February 2022
    I've got a M6si on order that is hopefully going to ship out to me today. They received it Wednesday. Really looking forward to how it sounds with my L600's.

    AA has the M6si in stock as does Music Direct.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Congrats.

    Been reading on the MF page. They have some nice goodies to consider which honestly, I never
    even considered them until now.

    Can't wait to hear your thoughts on yours.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Well crap, there is one more thing I forgot to mention when I started the thread.

    Whatever I end up getting, I do want it to have a sub out. I didn't see any MF with that.
    Knowing me, I may have just missed that reading thru their data.

    For my listening experience, I have tried over the years to get my ears away from subs and
    I always run the bass/treble flat.

    I have no issues with sub(s) and have in the past, enjoyed them depending on the music, having
    that option is a priority for me.

    I'll keep reading.

    Oh and, THANKS guys B)
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,617
    IF your sub has high level speaker wire inputs/outputs you could run it like a sub sat speaker system without the "sub out" feature.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    IF your sub has high level speaker wire inputs/outputs you could run it like a sub sat speaker system without the "sub out" feature.

    Yep, done that in the past for sure.

    Gonna have a question coming up in a bit, as always kind of goofy with me :D but I gotta get this
    clear in my mind. :*
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    If you WANT less power the Audiolab 6000a is 50wpc, has amp ins, preamp outs (which can be used for subs, and ability to just run as an integrated.

    All kinds of possibilities with this one.
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  • CottageChz
    CottageChz Posts: 395
    If you go with the older version of the HINT6, which I believe is simply called Halo Integrated, it has an illuminated line on the volume knob. I have it and it’s great.

    Also, the Dayens Menuetto integrated sounds very nice with my Lsim703s. Not sure if anyone has run it with the new Reserve series but I expect it would sound good there too. No illuminated volume knob and a less full featured no-frills option for sure.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    The Hint6 specs say 45amps peak.
    M5si says 62amp peak.

    I know watts don't mean squat.

    Do the differences in peak ratings represent mostly only bigger power transformers or is it along with various types of better electronics inside to get the higher peak amps?

    Sorry if that's a confusing question. Just trying to figure out which one has the better tech inside.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,953
    How loud are you planning on listening? lol
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,510
    edited February 2022
    oldrocker wrote: »
    The Hint6 specs say 45amps peak.
    M5si says 62amp peak.

    I know watts don't mean squat.

    Do the differences in peak ratings represent mostly only bigger power transformers or is it along with various types of better electronics inside to get the higher peak amps?

    Sorry if that's a confusing question. Just trying to figure out which one has the better tech inside.

    It could also have to do with the number of output transistors, their peak power ratings, and how well they are heat sinked. Ohms law still applies; they just chose to give peak amps instead of peak power into various impedance loads.
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