Sunfire vs Outlaw

doug lang
doug lang Posts: 261
edited June 2005 in Electronics
I have received my lsi 9s and my fx's are on the way. All to match my lsi center. I am still using my onkyo 989 and I have to say the 9's are outstanding. I notice more bass and a more clear sound. Now back to the amp. I have been looking at the Sunfire used 5 x 200. My problem is it has to be mint. My other option would be the Outlaw 755 new. Which for the price it's not bad. My decision has to be made soon, for the onkyo is not rated 4 ohms. One thing I have to add. I contacted onkyo on the 4 ohms question. They told me as lomg as all speakers were 4 ohms there would not be a problem. Who do you believe. Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks guys as always. Doug
Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
Integra DTR-80-2
Polk LSi9s (mains)
Polk LSiC (center)
Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
Sub SVS 20-39+
Samsung 60" Led 3-d
Blue Jean Cables
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited June 2005
    I haven't heard the Outlaw, But I haven't heard anything bad about them either...

    I have a Sunfire Ultimate. Love it. Built like a tank.

    My opinion is biased, but I'd take the Sunfire Cinema Grand. That 200w per channel is at 8 ohms. At four ohms, it's 400w per channel.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2005
    I believe that Onkyo doesn't have enough power to make those Lsi's sound half as good as they can. Get the Sunfire and don't look back.
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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
    edited June 2005
    Have the Sunfire Signature and love it. It sure is a match made in heaven for the SDA's! :)

    Robbie
    Main System: Polk SDA SRS 1.2 Speakers, Sunfire Signature 600~two Amp, Carver C-16 Preamp, Carver TX-11b Tuner, Marantz 6350Q TT, Philips CDR-775 Recorder, Teac V-707RX Cassette Deck, Signal Cable Double Run Speaker Cable

    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

    Exercise (Kabuki speaker) Room: Kenwood KR-9600 Receiver, Pioneer CS-99a Speakers, Sansui SP-X9000 Speakers (not pretty, but LOUD! :) )
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  • mrmusicman
    mrmusicman Posts: 303
    edited June 2005
    I own the Outlaw 755 and has treated me well.I think its rated 300wpc@4 ohms.
    Outlaw 990 Processor
    Outlaw 755 Amp
    Denon 2900 dvd-sacd
    Dishnetwork HD-Dvr
    55" Sony LCD RPTV
    Lsi 9-fronts
    Lsic-center
    Rt55i- surrounds
    Velodyne cht-10 sub

    2007 Dodge Quad cab
    Kenwood Excelon KDC-X891
    JL Audio 300/V2
    Polk Audio SR 6500 - Fronts
    Polk Audio DB651 - Rear
    2 -10" Treo Subs
    Interfire IB 2600C sub amp
    Sirius Sat radio
    Ipod connection
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited June 2005
    Although I have no experience with Outlaw, I've read a lot of reviews. Most of them were decent, but one thing I noticed rather consistently was that the Outlaw amps did not showcase as much inner detail as other high end amps. Personally, I think Sunfire is a great product, and has a lot of really good background and a solid performance record. Plus, Sunfire tends to run cooler than a lot of other high end amps. Take the Sunfire if you can, you will be more than happy with the results.
    Current System:

    Mitsubishi 30" LCD LT-3020 (for sale**)
    Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Concert Grand (Rosewood)-Mains (with Audioquest Mont Blanc cables)
    CSi5-Center (for sale**)
    FXi3-surrounds (for sale**)
    Martin Logan Depth-Sub
    B&K AVR 507
    Pimare CD21-CD Player
    Denon 1815-DVD Player
    Panamax M5500-EX-Line Conditioner
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited June 2005
    Well after all your kind advice I have made a buy. I went with a new Sunfire cinema grand series 2. The choice was difficult, but after reading up on the Sunfire it was the winner. A coolrunner, lite in weight with a low impetdance. All these things added up to what I was looking for. I of course paid more, but as I was told buy it and Mnew ampdon't look back. Thanks
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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