125 watt amp suggestions

jimi64
jimi64 Posts: 85
edited August 2006 in Electronics
looking for recommendations for a 2 channel amp for the top end for my RTi 12`s.Currently running a Onkyo 282 for the top end-looking to mellow out the tweeter`s(brightness) thnx
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited August 2006
    Parasound Halo A23 125w x 2 nice amp, but since you haven't stated a budget this could be a little pricey.

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  • jimi64
    jimi64 Posts: 85
    edited August 2006
    thnx-I`ve been thinking about those-seem to have a rep fot running hot tho.budget?-thinking about a 2 chanel tube amp for top end-suggestions?
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited August 2006
    They do run a little warm during normal listening, but when pushed run a bit hot... They never change sound either way and love to push them showing off.

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    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • jhermance
    jhermance Posts: 214
    edited August 2006
    I am looking for something in the same range i think i may go towards Rotel or someting of the sort.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited August 2006
    Rotel should do it, a warm sounding amp. Also look into a used Adcom 535, it is underrated at 60 watts but is very smooth.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2006
    If you folks can offer solid suggestions based on the original information, rock on.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,809
    edited August 2006
    jimi64 wrote:
    looking for recommendations for a 2 channel amp for the top end for my RTi 12`s.Currently running a Onkyo 282 for the top end-looking to mellow out the tweeter`s(brightness)

    Nature of the beast. IMO, if you want mellow, try a different speaker.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited August 2006
    First of all, let them break in, if you haven't already. I've had RT(i) tweeters begin to change after 40-50 hours, and break in completely nearing 150 hours of use, at normal listening levels.

    Second, the Onkyo isn't the smoothest amp out there, changing to a better amplifier will not only improve the brightness on the top end, but help with midrange and bass control also.

    Third, make sure the jumpers are off the back, by using either a bi-wire cable, or a short run of speaker wire. After your amp upgrade, upgrade speaker cables to match. Which ones should you buy? GOOD ones. You've got decent interconns, bravo - now finish the rig out.

    The 12 is a fine speaker, and very capable and balanced for critically listening to music.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited August 2006
    I would give you two more suggestions if Russ' suggestions don't do it for you:

    First: Sell the Oink and use the money from it and what you would spend on the second amp for a single upgraded amp. Biamping to get more power is, well, you can do a search on it and find out.

    Second: If your stuck on Bi-amping: Look for a >20W tube amp. Trust me that 20W to a tweeter/mids will give out way after your amp to your woofers has given up the magic smoke. It will sound especially sweet adding: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=266-272
    before the tube amp to clear out some of the bass signals. You could add a low pass at 150Hz to your bass amp as well to keep some harmonics down.
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