RTi70 power upgrade question:
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I'm currently powering my RTi70's with an HK AVR630-75 watts per channel. I now am thinking of getting a used Adcom 555-200 wpc. Will these speakers respond well to the additional power, or am I wasting my time?
Thanks, Eric.
Thanks, Eric.
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I have the Rti 70 also. When hooked to the amp 3, the 70 sounds warmer than just hooking the 70 to the Denon 3803 receiver.
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I forgot that I had the H/K 525, which is similar to your receiver, same result.
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Originally posted by kingtut
I have the Rti 70 also. When hooked to the amp 3, the 70 sounds warmer than just hooking the 70 to the Denon 3803 receiver.
"amp 3", you lost me on that. What do you mean? -
Sorry, typed too fast and forgot to put down the whole name. I have an Audiosource Amp 3 @ 150 w x 2 @ 8 ohm RMS.
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So it was worth the expense to you then?
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Yes, get the Adcom. It's worth it. Your 70's will really come alive if you feed them 200 wpc.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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Thanks guys, that's all I needed to hear. Another upgrade! Wait till I tell the wife, she'll be so happy!
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Eric, it's definitely worth the expense. Buy it, and tell the Mrs. that it's your Columbus Day present.:D
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Hey, now that's slick, I like your style King.
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EricH, I noticed that you sold your Hsu VTF3 MKII on HTF in Sept. What sub are you using now?
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Different Eric. I had a Velo CHT15 until 2 months ago, now have a SVS PB12Plus/2. Great sub.
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Wow, 2 very impressive subs. The other Eric has the same signature as yours on HTF.
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Thanks King. The PB12Plus/2 is actually more sub than I need (3600 cu. ft. room too). I run the gain on 4 (40%), but have the output on the AVR set to -8, plus I'm cutting 6db more on my Rane eq. If I set the gain lower, say down around 25%, I think sound quality of the sub suffers. To coin an old two stroke phrase, gotta get the sub amp up on the pipe!
My user name on HTF is EricHa. EricH was taken. -
Did you end up purchasing the Adcom amp?
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No, but I've got an Anthem MCA-3 on the way. 170wpc x 3. Can't wait to hook it up.
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Another impressive piece of equipment. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
