next audio upgrade help
ohskigod
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i figured its about time for an upgrade audio purchase. I was leaning toward a beefier amp for my SDA-2b's in the 2 channel set up. i'm currently using a Rotel RB960 (60x2) that i bought from Russman. Its sounds great, but when i kick up the listening level, it seems to struggle a bit (the basement that my 2 channel is in is somewhat large, i think that is the problem). its not a big problem, since I seldom listen at elevated levels, but i've heard you guys say that the SDA's love power.
I'm leaning toward a used amp, hopefully in the sub 500.00 range. is this a good idea? looking for a little advise from the experts as to what to keep an eye out for
I'm leaning toward a used amp, hopefully in the sub 500.00 range. is this a good idea? looking for a little advise from the experts as to what to keep an eye out for
Living Room 2 Channel -
Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.
Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.
Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.
Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.
Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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with your $$. you should have several options for amps. If you can buy something like 200 - 250+wpc. your SDA's will love you.
sorry i can't recommend any amps for the SDA's. I've never owned a pair.PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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been cruising ebay, but nothing has tickled my fancy there yet. there are a couple Carver's and an Onkyo M-5060 (an earlier version of the m-506 i assume) that i have been eying. I know that my SDA's need a common ground amp, does anyone know if Carvers are common ground?Living Room 2 Channel -
Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.
Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.
Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites -
Yes certain carvers are common ground,the easiest way to tell is to use a multimeter and touch one lead to the ground terminal of one channell and the other lead to the ground terminal of the other channel,if you have continuity you have a common ground amp.P.S i have a carver m4.0t for sale that i used when i had my sda's.This is common ground amp and would power your speakers with ease.If you want more info or pics you can email or pm me.*HT PRE-PRO*:Rotel rsp-1068, *AMP*:Rotel RMB 1095 *DVD PLAYER*:Denon 2200,*CD PLAYERS*,Arcam Alpha Mcd 6 disk carasel,Hughes Hdtv receiver, Hughes hdvr2,*MAINS*:Polk LSI 15'S, *CENTER*:Polk LSIC, *SIDE SURROUNDS*:Polk LSIFX,*REAR SURROUND*:Polk LSI 7'S,*SUB*:SVS PB2+*.MONITOR*:Mitsubishi ws48413 hdtv,Monsterpower hts2500X2,,Sony playstation2,Harmony sst-659 remote
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I would say NAD or Rotel or B & K or one of the Carver
TFM to name a few, should be able to nail one of those on the gon or e-bay for way under 500.00.
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edit--ooops sorry racer, the carver racer has will do you a great job. -
Adcom GFA-555II... 200w/ch. Thoughts?Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.
Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.
Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener. -
what does the TFM stand for in a Carver amp?
Toxis,
I run a Adcom 5400 (125wpc) and that sucker gets pretty hot... whereas my NAD (150wpc) stays very cool compared to the Adcom. Not that the Adcom is bad.. it just runs very hot. ANd I find it a little bright and harsh sounding in the upper end.PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin: -
i,ve heard that about Adcoms. to be honest, it is what steers me away from them. extreme heat makes me a little paranoid.Living Room 2 Channel -
Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.
Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.
Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites -
Thats whats nice about the carver i have ,it runs luke warm at the most running 4 ohm lsi's.*HT PRE-PRO*:Rotel rsp-1068, *AMP*:Rotel RMB 1095 *DVD PLAYER*:Denon 2200,*CD PLAYERS*,Arcam Alpha Mcd 6 disk carasel,Hughes Hdtv receiver, Hughes hdvr2,*MAINS*:Polk LSI 15'S, *CENTER*:Polk LSIC, *SIDE SURROUNDS*:Polk LSIFX,*REAR SURROUND*:Polk LSI 7'S,*SUB*:SVS PB2+*.MONITOR*:Mitsubishi ws48413 hdtv,Monsterpower hts2500X2,,Sony playstation2,Harmony sst-659 remote
