What do you power your sda's with?

keith allen
keith allen Posts: 734
edited November 2005 in Vintage Speakers
Im saving to get me a tube intergrated for my Christmas present this year,I was wondering what everybody else is using to power their sda's with.Right now I'm using my Denon dra685 RECEIVER!I have to say,it does a good job,hasnt melted down yet...how bout the rest of ya?
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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
    edited November 2005
    Sunfire Signature 600~Two does an EXCELLENT job for me. :)
    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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  • dbnh
    dbnh Posts: 194
    edited November 2005
    I have a pair of SDA 1-Cs, each speaker powered by an Odyssey Audio Extreme Mono amp (300 wpc @ 8 ohms, 450 wpc @ 6 ohms).

    I also add that it seems the SDA 1-Cs, at least in my system with my gear, really respond well to high current.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2005
    B&K--75 amps pk 2 pk
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited November 2005
    I'm powering my SRS 2s with a Parasound HCA 1200 II which is good for 315 wpc @ 4 ohms. Will be going to an all tube amp in the near future. I'm also powering my 2Bs with an AMC 2100 ss amp, which is 100 wpc @ 8 ohms, so I'd have to guess at 6 ohms that it's in the neighborhood of 125-150 wpc.

    Both amps do an excellent job and I've yet to have any heat issues.
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited November 2005
    Adcom GFA555mkII on the SDA2's but soon to be replace with a Carver A500X then the GFA goes back on deck wth the SDA-CRS's, both amps paired with tubed pre's.
    (Dodd ELP with the SDA2's and my trusty CJ PV10 on the CRS's.)
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited November 2005
    SDA 2's being driven by my old receiver. I've beat the crap out of this receiver since I bought it and it just keeps ticking. I feel the need for more power, I just have to wait until I can afford to feel the need for more power...

    100wpc x2, btw...
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2005
    SDA-1Cs powered by a NAD C270. I have also run them off my DRA-685 with no problems.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2005
    2Bs - Counterpoint SA-100 tube/mosfet amp and Transcendent GG tube pre

    2As - Dynaco ST70 and PAS 3X pre

    SRS - DCM 75+75 and EE MiniMax tube pre, soon to be Carver Lightstar Reference amp and Lightstar Direct passive/active pre
    300 wpc @ 8 ohms
    600 wpc @ 4 ohms
    1200 wpc @ 2 ohms
    2400 wpc @ 1 ohm
    4800 wpc @ 0.5 ohm

    High current, coupled with low output impedence, seems to be what they thrive on.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited November 2005
    SDA 2B's powered by an Adcom GFA-535 MkII

    Seems kind of weak compared to the others here but the amp is pretty stout and runs about 85-90 watts per channel at the 6 ohm load that the SDA 2B's present. I haven't had it even get hot yet to the SDA's aren't even taxing it.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2005
    LOL!!! :D

    nadams wrote:
    SDA 2's being driven by my old receiver. I've beat the crap out of this receiver since I bought it and it just keeps ticking. I feel the need for more power, I just have to wait until I can afford to feel the need for more power...

    100wpc x2, btw...
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited November 2005
    SDA-1Cs driven with Odyssey Stratos. 150wpc into 8ohms.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited November 2005
    SDA2,

    Running them off B&K AVR307, and NAD Intergrated 250, both do a fine job, the NAD has yet to break a sweat.

    CRj
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  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited November 2005
    Phase Linear 325 watts into 6 ohms which my SDA's are rated

    400 watts into 4 ohms
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2005
    SDA 1B
    Dared SL200A Tube pre
    Adcom GFA-555 amp, 325w @ 4 ohm
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited November 2005
    SDA1C's powered by a Denon POA-2400 power amp.
    200 watts @ 8ohms
    300 watts @ 6ohms
    400 watts @ 4ohms
    750 watts at 2ohms!

    Why doesn't Denon build equipment like this anymore?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,726
    edited November 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    SRS - DCM 75+75 and EE MiniMax tube pre, soon to be Carver Lightstar Reference amp and Lightstar Direct passive/active pre

    Dibs on the DCM.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2005
    F1nut wrote:
    Dibs on the DCM.
    You've always had dibs on it. No worries.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited November 2005
    My SDA-2s are also used in my HT. I'm using a Marantz SR6200 (110 wpc - 8 ohms). Just picked up 2.3's. I need 'mo puwr!!!

    Carl
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,511
    edited November 2005
    SRS 2's powered by a 75 WPC McAlister tube amp.

    EDIT: Plenty of power to rock the house.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited November 2005
    when I ran SDA 1B's in my 2 channel rig, it was driven by a Carver M4.0T amp 375 into 8 ohms, 500 into 4 ohms I believe. more than adequate for the Job. the same amp currently powers my Carver Amazings.

    when I had the SDA 1B's in my gaming rig, I powerred them with an Integra ADM2.1 amp. I believe 105 into 8 ohms and 125 into 6 ohms. the amp just didnt seem to do justice for the SDA's, which is why they are now in storage. I would rather have them unused then not sounding good in any capacity.
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    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited November 2005
    SRS 2's on a modded Anthem Amp 1.

    40 watts, EL34 push-pull.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited November 2005
    sda 2b's (with new tweets!) powered by a marantz 2270. sounds really good! i don't push it past 10 o'clock. however, i've got the upgrade bug and i want to preserve the sweet marantz for my lifetime :D . in the future (near) i'd like to get a dared sl 2000a tube pre and the adcom gfa 555 amp.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2005
    SDA SRS 2 powered by Parasound HCA 1500A...Drives them effortlessly,barely gets warm...Love it.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited November 2005
    So far, I think Russ wins for least wattage...
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,726
    edited November 2005
    Nothing wrong with a SS amp that runs hot. Class A and amps biased towards Class A will run hot and are great for keeping the room warm this time of year.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited November 2005
    nadams wrote:
    So far, I think Russ wins for least wattage...

    When I first got the SDA's, I tested operation after thier long journey home with an old Heathkit that I upgraded with Mullard tubes. That was pushing 10-20 watts per channel. I'm not exactly sure on total output but hey. Then again, it doesn't really count because that Heathkit isn't powering them now. It wasn't quite enough to do them justice either so it's probably best that it isn't powering them.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited November 2005
    SRS 2.3 / MONO: Two Hafler 9505 Diablo Trans.Nova amps
    750w RMS- 8 ohms, each.
    (250w RMS- 8 ohms if used in stereo)
    (375w RMS- 4 ohms if used in stereo)

    2B / STEREO: Yamaha M-85 amp
    260w RMS- 8 ohms 430w dynamic power- 8 ohms
    295w RMS- 6 ohms 510w dynamic power- 6 ohms
    330w RMS- 4 ohms 660w dynamic power- 4 ohms
    850w dynamic power- 2 ohms
    30w RMS- 8 ohms when run in Class A mode.

    CRS+ / STEREO: Carver M-1.0t amp
    200w RMS- 8 ohms 350w to clipping- 8 ohms
    500w to clipping- 4 ohms
    (1000w RMS- 8 ohms if used in mono)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2005
    my little srs are powered right now with a NAD 2600A, i think 150 wpc @ 8 ohms

    would like to move to a Carver or the like some time down the road. I'd like to have about 350 wpc going to them.
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  • 00p225
    00p225 Posts: 100
    edited November 2005
    Currently running my SDA-1C's with a 35wpc Eico HF-87 tube amp with EL34's. Previously a Soundcraftsmen PM-840, 200 wpc @ 8 ohms :)
    Main System
    Pre - Homebrew 12au7 tube preamp
    Amp - Eico HF-87 with EHEL34's
    Source - Modded Toshiba 3950
    Interconnects - DIY Belden
    Speakers - Polk SDA-1C

    Basement System
    Pre - McIntosh C-28
    Amp - McIntosh MC2100
    Source - Modded Toshiba 3960
    Tape - Pioneer RT-707
    Turntable - Thorens TD150MKII with Denon DL-160
    Speakers - Pioneer HPM-100
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  • Larry Chanin
    Larry Chanin Posts: 601
    edited November 2005
    Hi Keith,

    I'm using a Parasound HCA-2200II to power my SDA-1Cs.
    220 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 8 ohms
    385 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 4 ohms

    I'm using a Parasound HCA-2003 to power my SDA-CRS+s.
    200 watts RMS x 3, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 ohms
    300 watts RMS x 3, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 ohms

    Larry
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