1 out 3 isn't bad

Willow
Willow Posts: 11,066
edited November 2006 in Electronics
Got this tonight from Cfrizz
Thanks again Cathy, now I must work on getting 2 more.
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited October 2006
    congrats on the nice amp
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2006
    I've never seen one in a home setting before - skinny little monsters aren't they....

    Michael

    btw - congrats to all the parties involved... :)
    Mains.............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)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2006
    Nice and compact, but it looks like it has a rather hefty Toroidal Transformer indicating a decent power supply.
    I assume it is a mono amp with a name like M-block.What is the rated power output?
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2006
    GV#27 wrote:
    Nice and compact, but it looks like it has a rather hefty Toroidal Transformer indicating a decent power supply.
    I assume it is a mono amp with a name like M-block.What is the rated power output?

    Rated at 200w/rms at 8ohms, 300 at 4ohms into of course one channel.

    www.outlawaudio.com

    What McLoki said, those amps sure look a lot smaller in a home setting.

    I think I'd rather have 5 of these stacked oppose to the 5 channel model they have with the same rating. The only problem would be finding outlets for all of them!:o

    Nice amp, enjoy Willow!

    Mike
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2006
    MikeC78 wrote:
    Rated at 200w/rms at 8ohms, 300 at 4ohms into of course one channel.

    www.outlawaudio.com

    What McLoki said, those amps sure look a lot smaller in a home setting.

    I think I'd rather have 5 of these stacked oppose to the 5 channel model they have with the same rating. The only problem would be finding outlets for all of them!:o

    Nice amp, enjoy Willow!

    Mike
    Wow that is a mighty midget.
    I agree 5 of those stacked would look way cool.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2006
    Congrats Willow. Enjoy. Let us know how things sound.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2006
    O got 2 of these biamped to my center. plenty of uuumph, even for there size. I would probably do 5 of these instead of the 5 channels all in one unit too. Impressive little units to say the least.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2006
    Those are nice little amps. Enjoy!:)
    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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2006
    cool, enjoy never heard one, but most folks seem to really like them, maybe one day I will get one.

    I guess Cathy is building up her funds to get some tubes!!!!!!!!!!!

    RT1
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,066
    edited November 2006
    Since I only have one right now I was thinking of hooking it up to my centre speaker. When I buy the other 2 hook those up to my mains.

    On another note that puppy is quite heavy. Maybe this weekend I can look in it and submit pics to ****/guts.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,066
    edited November 2006
    I think I might be able to stack 2 more and keep my Xbox.:D
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    Enjoy it Willow!

    Don't let the small size fool you! That sucker weighs in @ 20lbs!!! It should give his center channel plenty of oomph!
    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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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2006
    Just out of curiosity, is there any kind of heat issue with stacking them? Considering how thin they are, all of the ventilation would be out the top....
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,066
    edited November 2006
    apparently not as Outlaw indicates they are stackable units.
    bobman1235 wrote:
    Just out of curiosity, is there any kind of heat issue with stacking them? Considering how thin they are, all of the ventilation would be out the top....
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    They run ice cold, but they only recommend stacking 3 of them. I never stacked mine so I couldn't say if it would build up heat.

    Check the MBlock Outlaw thread over at Outlaw to see if anyone had any issues.

    Sorry Ted, I'm not building any funds for anything! I'm just regaining space back in my livingroom! 1 amp down & the Parasound 1500A will be gone on November 27th when my brother returns home & takes it with him!

    It is going to be replacing my old 50wpc Rotel amp that is powering his LSI
    7's!
    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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2006
    hmmmmmmmmmm...........lot of power on the move around this place lately........

    Cathy, what??? you been watchin to much HGTV??????????? Too much open space can ruin your audio vibe.;) The more stuff I put in the shed the less I have to vacumm. I am sure your bro appreciates your kindness.

    Its all good.

    RT1
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  • Schwingding
    Schwingding Posts: 363
    edited November 2006
    Why stop at 3? Go for all 5!

    As for heat, I have never felt any of my 2200s ( 5 ) and thought "damn thats kinda hot". I have them stacked 2 high, btw. In fact, they run almost cold.
    HT/music rig
    Panasonic PX60U 50" plasma
    Yamaha 5990 AVR
    Onix SP3 tube amp
    bunch of Outlaw 2200 monoblocks
    DUAL SVS PB12+/2 subs :eek:
    Denon 3910 DVD/SACD/DVD-A
    DirecTV HR10-250 DVR
    Onix Strata Mini mains
    Mirage OM10 surrounds
    Polk CSi5 center
    Polk SC80 rear surrounds
    Samsung BDP1000 blu-ray player

    Bedroom rig
    Jolida SJ302a tube amp
    Denon 2910 universal player
    Onix Ref 1 monitors
    Velodyne minivee
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,066
    edited November 2006
    For a couple reasons. 1 the space I don't have anymore and 2 Don't need the extra power for my rears...right now ;)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    :D Key words being RIGHT NOW!!! I thought the same thing, but once I got the 3 front amped, I just HAD to get the back 2 amped as well!:D
    Willow wrote:
    For a couple reasons. 1 the space I don't have anymore and 2 Don't need the extra power for my rears...right now ;)
    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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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited November 2006
    Did you see the price for that new!? For 325.00 I think I just found my next toys.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2006
    I have my 2 stacked with extra spacers and they run warm with my speakers (4 ohm Polk LC80i)
    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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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,066
    edited November 2006
    Ok so I hooked up the amp to my centre channel, it has not yet been calibrated, I will do that tomorrow morning. What can I say....WOW ! my csi3 is being powered by this amp. Men's voices more real sounding, dialogue is cleaner and much more rich. My wife even noticed the difference, as soon as she said that, in my mind I said BINGO, now she won't mind me buying 2 others for my mains.
    This is my first amp ever, I have always used intergrated amps never external ones. If I'm noticing this much on my centre, I can't wait to hear my 8s being powered by them. So I guess I can say, I'm one third of fully understanding what every one has bee talking about.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2006
    That's very cool.. I luv reading stories from people who notice an improvement after adding something to their system. You'll be in for a nice treat once you add the other two mono amps.

    have fun. watch all those movies again. ha ha
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2006
    I have two stacked biamped on the fronts, they are hella small but pack a powerful punch. Sweetness indeed.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2006
    OUTSTANDING!!!! If you think it's nice now, you & your wife won't ever want to move from your chairs once you hear your main speakers also being amplified!!!!:D Then it will move onto the back speakers!!!!

    UPGRADEITIS HERE YOU COME!!!!!:eek: :D :eek: :D :eek: :D:D:D:D

    Willow wrote:
    Ok so I hooked up the amp to my centre channel, it has not yet been calibrated, I will do that tomorrow morning. What can I say....WOW ! my csi3 is being powered by this amp. Men's voices more real sounding, dialogue is cleaner and much more rich. My wife even noticed the difference, as soon as she said that, in my mind I said BINGO, now she won't mind me buying 2 others for my mains.
    This is my first amp ever, I have always used intergrated amps never external ones. If I'm noticing this much on my centre, I can't wait to hear my 8s being powered by them. So I guess I can say, I'm one third of fully understanding what every one has bee talking about.
    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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