Separate amp
fox
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Hi all, I have a pair of RTi70's with a CSi30 center. Have been thinking about getting a separate power amp. Cost would be around $900 or so but I understand that the actual cost is between $1,000 to $1,100. The rep is just opting to give me a good deal. The amp will be made by Anthem. This store is a high end outlet that has been around for many years so they should carry quality gear. My question is this, do any of you feel that the amp will really do the system justice for the money spent? I'm guessing that the answer will be yes but will it? Just looking for some advice here. The Polk forums are great, thanks for any assistance. I should add that the receiver is a 100 watt unit.
Fox
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When I went from a 100 watt Denon receiver to a 120 watt amp it made a world of difference......
Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's -
Same here, went from a Yamaha RX-V1500 (120wpc) to a Rotel RB-1080 (200wpc); Night and Day.Michael
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Here were my impressions when I first purchased my Amp. (a quote from a question I posted to the forum after getting my amp and hearing it for the first time.) All in all for movies and music the upgrade was well worth it.The sound is much cleaner at a higher volume though. As you turn it up, you hear things as clearer, but it doesn't really register as louder. I know it sounds strange but that is the way it seems so far.
MichaelMains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
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Thats great guys, this is what I thought would be the case and pretty much the sales rep tried to tell me too. It's always nice though to get some confirmation. Thank you again.
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Anthem makes quality gear. You should be pleased and if not, I'm sure there's someone would be happy to take it off your hands."SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
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Somehow, I think you just could be right.
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Welcome Fox! Snatch up that new amp & don't look back!!!!Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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Where would be a good place to go for something used?
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You can always keep an eye out on our flea market for a good deal, Also if you want to get good bang for the buck new, checkout Outlaw Audio's Monoblocks. http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/2200.htmlMarantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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I will see what I can find, on the other hand, even at the cost of new, it will likely give me years of good service too. I'll see what seems to work..
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www.audiogon.comfox wrote:Where would be a good place to go for something used?
Great place for used and sometimes new.Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's
