amp selection

surfntomm

ok i have finally decided what i want to do and tell me if you think its a good choice. i have a denon avr 2106 rti70s csi5 and rti6 for my rears. i was thinking that when i watch dvds it can already go pretty loud and sound just fine so i dont think i need a 5 channel amp but i was thinking of getting a decent 2 channel amp to get much better sound when listening to music. does that sound like a good idea? would having just a 2 channel amp make my ht sound weird since my fronts would be getting more juice? if not then what kinda amp would you recommend. from what ive been reading and what not, i think id like a parasound amp since they are geared more towards music? or will that be over kill since the rti 70's are not elite speakers when compared to other models and what not. any input on what you think is resonable and worthwhile let me know. thanks for your input in advance

venomclan

surfntomm wrote:

ok i have finally decided what i want to do and tell me if you think its a good choice. i have a denon avr 2106 rti70s csi5 and rti6 for my rears. i was thinking that when i watch dvds it can already go pretty loud and sound just fine so i dont think i need a 5 channel amp but i was thinking of getting a decent 2 channel amp to get much better sound when listening to music. does that sound like a good idea? would having just a 2 channel amp make my ht sound weird since my fronts would be getting more juice? if not then what kinda amp would you recommend. from what ive been reading and what not, i think id like a parasound amp since they are geared more towards music? or will that be over kill since the rti 70's are not elite speakers when compared to other models and what not. any input on what you think is resonable and worthwhile let me know. thanks for your input in advance

Hi Surf,
Many people add just a 2 channel amp to their systems for better music. The parasound will make your speakers sound a lot better than the receiver you have now. Whether it is overkill with the rti 70's, only you can make that decision. If you find a great deal on the Para, it can always be used later if you do upgrade.

HT use will be fine with the amp. You can always adjust the gains for optimal playback. Just 1 caution though. If you do go down this upgrade path, it will never end. Next you will want to add a better 2 channel preamp, speakers, wires, source, etc....I started with a receiver, now I have a whole rack of crap... Turn back now while you still have a chance. It is too late for me.
Venom

surfntomm

venomclan wrote:

Hi Surf,
If you do go down this upgrade path, it will never end. Next you will want to add a better 2 channel preamp, speakers, wires, source, etc....IVenom

haha thats the plan, i just want something good cus im still in college right now but when i finish and finally get a secure living place i will definitely upgrade in one aspect or another or the whole thing.

any one have thoughts on the parasound hca-1500A or the hca-2200 II for 2 channel listening?

cfrizz

You will love either one of them. I have the 1500A & it rocks!

GATOR3000

Hi surf,

Parasound HCA-1500A is an awesome amp for HT and music. You will definitely like the sound of Parasound. This amp is on warmer side and will tame your tweeters on your Rti70’s. Also, separate amp will free up more power from your Denon for centre and surround. 1500A has a nice and tight bass. At 205 WPC the 70’s will rock for sure. Owerkill???……not at all, just nice clean sound.

Gator

Sherardp

i'm using one Outlaw M2200 Monoblock per front speaker and mine sounds great on the HT and Music side of things. Im now looking into either another M2200 or a 3 channel amp.

Grimster74

Surfntomm, this is about the comment you made about the RTi70's not being elite speakers. I recently added a Outlaw 7700 (200x7) amplifier to my 70's and after listening to them for the first time I thought I had changed my entire setup. The 70's opened up like they were totally different speakers, the highs are crystal clear, and the bass is accurately tight and very responsive. You will not be disappointed if you add an amp to those 70's, I promise.

frreo1

Good point on how changing the amp/reciever can transform speaker performance. All things being equal, more power will generally improve speaker parformance. Power does not make a speaker play louder so much as it makes the speaker play cleaner (assuming there are no issues with impeadance matching).