Advice Please

AirborneJay
AirborneJay Posts: 6
edited September 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
Hey everyone, I'm new here, I just bought a 5.1 LSi system, LSi 15 front, LSi C center, LSi FX rear, and PSW 1000, I think it sounds awesome. and before people start flaming me saying wrong topic, please read on. I am mainly concerned with the 2ch aspect of this as I am more into music than movies. I currently have an Onkyo TX-DS696. I know these speakers (the LSi 15s) would sound much beter if I had a more serious amp pushing them. My plan is to use the Onkyo (for now anyway) as a pre amp for the fronts and amp for the center and rears. So my question is what would be a good amp sub $1000 range around 200w per ch. Any and all suggestions welcomed. Thanks in advance for the advice.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited September 2006
    Around $1000 or less?

    You have several choices... you can get a low end Classe or a mid-end Rotel, for example. If you move up a few hundred, and you should, you can get my amp used for around $1300.... the Rotel RB1090, an amp that should serve you well for many years.

    There are other amps, many more.... like the Parasound A21 which can be had for about $1200-1300... or many older variations of it. There are also numerous Toooob amps that many here would probably recommend.

    That $1000 mark is a good budget to be in if buying used.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited September 2006
    Joey V is right. There are many good options in this price range.

    For what it's worth I have the smaller version of the Parasound amp Joey_V mentioned and have been very happy with it. It is the Parasound Halo A23. Rated at 200Wpc into 4ohms. This amp can be had new or used for well under $1k.

    Just my 2 cents worth.

    Enjoy your new system!
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • ribbit
    ribbit Posts: 7
    edited September 2006
    joey, do u have a pair of rc1070 and rb1090 or do you have a speaker switcher?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2006
    I know it's not what you asked for & more than you wanted to spend, but I say buy once & be done with it!

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1164132140
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1163522543

    I have the Sunfire & I love it. Unless it breaks I don't anticipate needing another amp in my lifetime!
    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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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2006
    Even if it does, Cathy, you can send it to Shonomish, WA., and get it right...

    I second the Sunfire. 800 WPC peak at 4 Ohms. It would blow you away.
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  • seo
    seo Posts: 305
    edited September 2006
    amulford wrote:
    Even if it does, Cathy, you can send it to Shonomish, WA., and get it right...

    I second the Sunfire. 800 WPC peak at 4 Ohms. It would blow you away.

    Send it directly to me in Snohomish.....:) ;)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2006
    That's good to know!:D
    amulford wrote:
    Even if it does, Cathy, you can send it to Shonomish, WA., and get it right...

    I second the Sunfire. 800 WPC peak at 4 Ohms. It would blow you away.
    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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2006
    I highly recommend the Earthquake Cinenova series.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2006
    WAAAAAA!!! I'll be very sure to do that...NOT!!!!:p :D
    seo wrote:
    Send it directly to me in Snohomish.....:) ;)
    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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  • AirborneJay
    AirborneJay Posts: 6
    edited September 2006
    Thanks so much for the suggestions. I actually work for Tweeter I'm a custom integrator, but I'm just getting into 2ch seriously so I want a good 2ch amp for my LSi 15s I've already started researching the suggestions. I am very happy with my speakers and I know that they are going to be so much better when they break in and I get a good amp to push them. Thanks again for all the input. Oh and since I work for Tweeter I got my whole system for 75% off of retail which equates to $1200. Being in the industry has its advantages
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  • AirborneJay
    AirborneJay Posts: 6
    edited September 2006
    Wingnut Killer system man, Im thinking of picking up a VSX84TX, Pioneer is about to do a 75% off retail dealer accomidation cant pass that up
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2006
    Thanks Airborne. 75% off is hard to beat:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • AirborneJay
    AirborneJay Posts: 6
    edited September 2006
    Ok don't laugh at me but what do you guys think of the older Kenwood amps like the Basic M2, or Yamaha's MX-800. Just asking don't make fun of me now...lol
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  • Rich64
    Rich64 Posts: 51
    edited September 2006
    Look for a good used Hafler DH 500... 255 wpc....Built like a brick $hithouse with plenty of current. Should be found for @ $250-400
    Rich

    SDA SRS 1.2tl
    Moded Hafler DH500
    McIntosh C20
    Rega Planet
    Magnum Dynalab MD 100
    Vampire Wire

    Mits 65"
    Denon AVR 3803
    Polk Cs400
    Polk Monitor 4.6
    KLH sub
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited September 2006
    $1200 for the whole rig???? WOW!!!! You couldn't buy that rig , used, for that. Good buy, nice gear, get a MAN amp(with lots of current) for the 15s and get your listen on.

    Welcome to the Club!!!
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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