What Amp do I need?

MrNightly
MrNightly Posts: 3,370
edited April 2007 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Ok ok, I know it's misleading... but I am looking for a ROCK solid amp to drive my HT. Of course, I don't have the money to buy one for at about another year, but what the heck :) I figured I'd throw this out here and see if there were any lay-a-way plans going on, or possible deals in the not so distant future. :D

I will be running a 7.1 setup, and want something that will push it to the max, in case I ever step up to the LSi series. I think a five channel amp would do the job, and let the rear's be pushed by my 3805.

So, if anyone is considering an upgrade in the next year or so, and has a solid amp for HT, post it here! Probably in the $1000 range. I want it to be the last one I'll need for 10+ years. :D

Cheers,

David

PS: Also posted this in the Electronic section, so I could get good ideas there too! (For those claiming Deja Vu... all over again)
Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
Stuff...

RTi12's - front
CSi5 - center
FXi3's - surrounds
RTi4's - surrounds
SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
Denon 3805
Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2007
    I assume you are looking for more than a 2 channel amp?
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2007
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    I assume you are looking for more than a 2 channel amp?

    Ya, I think a 5 channel will do the trick. Or possibly Monoblocks... we'll see what breaks loose.
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    Depending on your budget and if your HT receiver has preamp out:
    LSI require power generally recommended 200 watts a channel
    1.Front three speaker will need most of the power (don't neglect the center which is your main source oh sound in home theater).
    2. If you have preamp outs. You could go with 2 ch for fronts and a mono or bridged for center.
    3.2 channel the side speakers
    4.The 3805 can run the rears

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • louthewiz
    louthewiz Posts: 581
    edited April 2007
    This one has 7 channels for 500 clams:

    http://www.emotiva.com/lpa1.html
    My gear,
    Acer PH530 720P PJ
    100 inch Da-Lite Video Spectra screen
    Yamaha HTR 5790
    Toshiba HD-A3
    Denon 1600 dvd player with sdi out,
    DVDO iSCAN HD+
    Panasonic Dmr E-80H
    Dishnetwork HD pvr
    1 Audiosource amp300 150 wpc Fronts
    1 Audiosource ampone bridged 200 watts powering center
    1 Onkyo M-282 105 wpc amplifier sides
    polk cs400 center
    polk RT400 mains
    Polk mkII back surrounds,
    Polk FX300fxi dipole surrounds
    Velodyne DPS-10 sub
    Klipsch KSW-10 sub.:cool:
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited April 2007
    You sir, have a PM! :D
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2007
    louthewiz wrote: »
    This one has 7 channels for 500 clams:

    http://www.emotiva.com/lpa1.html

    Never heard of that brand before. Anybody know if it's any good?
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2007
    They are one of the sponsors for Audioholics forum, which gives it glowing reviews & think it's great.

    But then again, they also think a Beringer pro amp is the 2nd coming as well to add muscle to your system.

    But then again, most on there will tell you that separate amplification won't make a bit of difference!

    Just a FYI for you.
    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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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2007
    Thanks Cathy.. Always matter's whose lying in bed with you eh? I have a possible opportunity with Dane, still looking at the options! :D
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2007
    MrNightly wrote: »
    Thanks Cathy.. Always matter's whose lying in bed with you eh? I have a possible opportunity with Dane, still looking at the options! :D

    You have a possibility of Dane lying in bed with you...?





















    :p
    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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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited April 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    You have a possibility of Dane lying in bed with you...?

    We haven't discussed that part of the deal yet. ;)
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2007
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    We haven't discussed that part of the deal yet. ;)

    But I was so excited about that part... I may have to reconsider now. :mad:
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2007
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
    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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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited April 2007
    What about a used Sunfire 200/5? You can find them used at that price most of the time......
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2007
    1 on *bay for $1000.00.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited April 2007
    +1 on those recommendations, per our conversation.
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