Amp Recommendation

The Duke
The Duke Posts: 5
edited June 2006 in Electronics
I have been searching all over the net to decide on which way to go on an amp. Somewhere in the 1k range. I guess if need be I can go higher but we shall see. I have in front a pair of Polk RTi 10's. Polk Csi3 center, Polk Fxi rears, Martin&Logan Dynamo Sub. Powered now by a HK 630 which is plugged into a Monster Power 3600 reference power supply. I only mention the Monster Power because it made a noticable differnce in the HK performance and DirecTV picture quality. Anyways I am looking to power all five channels what do you all recommend. I am not at afraid of going used so if thats a good way to go please don't hesitate to say so. Thanks agian

Matt
HK AVR 630, Polk Rti10's, Polk Csi3 Center, Polk Fxi3 rears, Martin&Logan Dynamo Sub, Monster Power Reference 3600 power center,50"Toshiba Cinema Series.
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited June 2006
    Welcome to the club.

    You have asked an open ended question with hundreds of opnions available.
    Check out our flea market or Audiogon.com for a good selection of used gear.

    Personal preference is needed to make you choice so the best thing is to go out and listen for yourself to see what you like.

    I like my Sherbourn 7/2100 but I want to change it out as soon as I can justify spending the money.
    Sherbourn also makes a 5/5210
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  • ahorvitz
    ahorvitz Posts: 235
    edited June 2006
    I'm no expert, but I've been shopping a bit myself lately. You can grab a Rotel 1095- 5x200W for $1250-1300 used, or its little brother, the 1075- 5x120W for $700-800. Cruising the CP forum, I've read a lot of positive reports on the Outlaw multichannel amps, which I believe can be had for $1000 used.

    Good luck.
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  • EricBurg
    EricBurg Posts: 64
    edited June 2006
    I have the Rotel 1075 and it is a nice amp for around 1k new. If you want some more power for your Rti10's (which I do recommend), then I would look into a used 1095. You can usually find them around the $1200 range.

    Eric
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  • The Duke
    The Duke Posts: 5
    edited June 2006
    Thanks for the input.

    I like the Rotel gear and I know there are more expensive ways to go but I feel for the money it's just a solid choice. I will search for the 1095. I found a 1075 used on fleabay for 1k but will hold out for the 1095. I guess I will go hear the Outlaw too, as I have been reading alot of positive things about them as well.

    matt
    HK AVR 630, Polk Rti10's, Polk Csi3 Center, Polk Fxi3 rears, Martin&Logan Dynamo Sub, Monster Power Reference 3600 power center,50"Toshiba Cinema Series.
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited June 2006
    I have/had the Rotel RMB-1075 very good amp for the money.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2006
    Hi Matt, welcome!

    You can't go to a store to hear an Outlaw product as they are strictly an internet company!

    However, I do have one of their monoblocks & it is great. Small, relatively lightweight & runs cool even though it's giving me 200 wpc! Outlaw is a good bang for the buck choice in amplification!

    You can't go wrong with 200 wpc of either Rotel or Outlaw!
    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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  • The Duke
    The Duke Posts: 5
    edited June 2006
    cfrizz wrote:
    Hi Matt, welcome!

    You can't go to a store to hear an Outlaw product as they are strictly an internet company!

    However, I do have one of their monoblocks & it is great. Small, relatively lightweight & runs cool even though it's giving me 200 wpc! Outlaw is a good bang for the buck choice in amplification!

    You can't go wrong with 200 wpc of either Rotel or Outlaw!

    Pretty much finding this out. I know The Home Theater Store carries Rotel and can hear it there. As for the Monoblock I would have to get one per channel? or is that one monoblock per front and one per back? Sorry for the confusion I am still learning.

    Matt
    HK AVR 630, Polk Rti10's, Polk Csi3 Center, Polk Fxi3 rears, Martin&Logan Dynamo Sub, Monster Power Reference 3600 power center,50"Toshiba Cinema Series.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited June 2006
    mono=1. One channel only so for a typical 5.1 setup, you will need 5 of them. Outlaw also sells 5 and 7 channel amps as well.
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  • The Duke
    The Duke Posts: 5
    edited June 2006
    jdhdiggs wrote:
    mono=1. One channel only so for a typical 5.1 setup, you will need 5 of them. Outlaw also sells 5 and 7 channel amps as well.

    Thats what I thought. Thank You
    HK AVR 630, Polk Rti10's, Polk Csi3 Center, Polk Fxi3 rears, Martin&Logan Dynamo Sub, Monster Power Reference 3600 power center,50"Toshiba Cinema Series.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited June 2006
    Since you are looking to go used, I would check out audiogon and Sleezbay for B&K multichannel amps as well. I have one of their older amps, and it runs great! If you are patient, you can find some great deals out there on B&K gear.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2006
    Here's a chance for a 5 channel Outlaw!

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1155833513
    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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  • The Duke
    The Duke Posts: 5
    edited June 2006
    cfrizz wrote:
    Here's a chance for a 5 channel Outlaw!

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1155833513

    cfrizz,
    Thanks for the heads up. Man that was fast. I think I am still going to research it a bit. I hate to say it but I like the look of the rotel a touch better. Not that looks have anything to do with perfomance as I am sure the outlaw is good. How hot does the outlaw run?

    Matt
    HK AVR 630, Polk Rti10's, Polk Csi3 Center, Polk Fxi3 rears, Martin&Logan Dynamo Sub, Monster Power Reference 3600 power center,50"Toshiba Cinema Series.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2006
    LOL! Yeah the Outlaw isn't much to look at. I can't tell you how hot the 5-7 channels run. I can only tell you that the monoblock stays cool.
    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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