Sunfire TGA-7400

DREAMMOS
DREAMMOS Posts: 13
edited October 2007 in Electronics
Hi Guys,

Anyone using a Sunfire TGA-7400 amp? I’m thinking about getting one to power my Polk Rti12 home theater speakers. What I really like about this amp is the watts, size and weight of the unit. Any advice will be appreciated.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,064
    edited April 2007
    kind of overkill in my opinion unless you plan on upgradeing your speaks down the road or your getting a killer deal on the amp.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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    Sonos zp90
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2007
    Welcome Dreammos.

    I don't think that there is any such thing as overkill when it comes to powering speakers.

    I have a Sunfire Cinema Grand 5 channel 405wpc amp powering my speakers & am extremely pleased with it. The weight & power factor is just outstanding

    You will have that amp powering all of your speakers for years to come through out any other changes you might make to your speakers & other equipment!

    You will also rest easy knowing that it will drive ANY speaker you attach to it!

    So go for it.
    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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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited April 2007
    I just bought a 7200! I haven't hooked it up yet, but I have confidence that I am going to love it!
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2007
    All this talk about amps is getting me excited... why are there no links yet?! ;)
    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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  • DREAMMOS
    DREAMMOS Posts: 13
    edited April 2007
    Here's the link to the Sunfire Amp http://sunfire.com/TGA7400.html
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  • DREAMMOS
    DREAMMOS Posts: 13
    edited April 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Welcome Dreammos.

    I don't think that there is any such thing as overkill when it comes to powering speakers.

    I have a Sunfire Cinema Grand 5 channel 405wpc amp powering my speakers & am extremely pleased with it. The weight & power factor is just outstanding

    You will have that amp powering all of your speakers for years to come through out any other changes you might make to your speakers & other equipment!

    You will also rest easy knowing that it will drive ANY speaker you attach to it!

    So go for it.

    Thanks for the welcome:)
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2007
    DREAMMOS wrote: »
    Here's the link to the Sunfire Amp http://sunfire.com/TGA7400.html

    How many clams for that guy?!?
    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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  • DREAMMOS
    DREAMMOS Posts: 13
    edited April 2007
    Yeah I thought of the samething. Do you know where I might be able to get a good price for this amp?
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  • DREAMMOS
    DREAMMOS Posts: 13
    edited April 2007
    MrNightly wrote: »
    How many clams for that guy?!?

    It go’s for $4500.00. I'm trying to find it at a better price.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited April 2007
    DREAMMOS wrote: »
    It go’s for $4500.00. I trying to find it at a better price.

    Holy Alaskan Asparagus roots! That's a lot of money. I assume from their website, it's their top of the line Amp for HT. **** luck! Let me know how ya like it, if ya find one and snag it! That thing would be the last amp you would ever need!
    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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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Hit up Audiogon.com and check out their multi-channel amps. You can search by zip code (just enter the first two digits for a wider search) to see what might be available near you.

    I saw that TGA 7400 for $3.5K. . . still a LOT of clams. But, there were several other Sunfire's (5 channel) for $1K. Click on multi amps and go to town.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2007
    There are several Sunfire CG amps on Audiogon. Well there were but some have sold or have sales pending.

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1181070923
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1180194155

    DREAMMOS wrote: »
    It go’s for $4500.00. I'm trying to find it at a better price.
    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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  • DREAMMOS
    DREAMMOS Posts: 13
    edited April 2007
    MrNightly wrote: »
    Holy Alaskan Asparagus roots! That's a lot of money. I assume from their website, it's their top of the line Amp for HT. **** luck! Let me know how ya like it, if ya find one and snag it! That thing would be the last amp you would ever need!


    Yeah it's their top of the line model. You really think I would not have to buy another amp if I buy this one. Is it that good?
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited April 2007
    I would get a 400/7, the last generation model.....They just look sexier to me...Something about Bob Carver signing each one as it leaves........The 7400 just looks too plain for me...I like the finish on the older one too....It would most likely cost less too....
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited April 2007
    I bought my Sunfire 7200 here:

    http://hifitrader.com
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • DREAMMOS
    DREAMMOS Posts: 13
    edited April 2007
    hockeyboy wrote: »
    I bought my Sunfire 7200 here:

    http://hifitrader.com

    How was your experience with them? What was the condition of the item you bought when you received it? Did you order your unit on line or on the phone? I’m just a little concern since you don’t get a manufacture’s warranty, but have to deal with any warranty issues throught them. Your help would be very much appreciated.
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited July 2007
    Sorry it took me months to respond Dreammos! I finally got moved and hit the forum again. Anyway I have ordered a ton of stuff at hifitrader including a Sunfire 7200, a Marantz 8500, a Marantz 5100 and I think my Panamax conditioner.

    I have bought the extended warranty every time but never needed it so far. Every time the merch has been NIB and perfect condition. They have decent service too.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited July 2007
    call this guy out of St. Louis,
    Speaker and Stereo Store
    (314)692-2230
    He used to sell all sunfire stuff 30% off.
    He quoted me a price of "Ball Park" $2500 for a TG5.

    Hope this helps you out! Also I have the Cinema Grand signature Seven running my LSi stuff and it was one of the best investments I have ever bought. "Well other then the PB12+2 & the Polk LSi's."<--LoL
    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • DREAMMOS
    DREAMMOS Posts: 13
    edited August 2007
    hockeyboy wrote: »
    Sorry it took me months to respond Dreammos! I finally got moved and hit the forum again. Anyway I have ordered a ton of stuff at hifitrader including a Sunfire 7200, a Marantz 8500, a Marantz 5100 and I think my Panamax conditioner.

    I have bought the extended warranty every time but never needed it so far. Every time the merch has been NIB and perfect condition. They have decent service too.

    Thanks for remembering me, by the way how do you like your Sunfire 7200, is it a noise amp?
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  • DREAMMOS
    DREAMMOS Posts: 13
    edited August 2007
    Shannon W. wrote: »
    call this guy out of St. Louis,
    Speaker and Stereo Store
    (314)692-2230
    He used to sell all sunfire stuff 30% off.
    He quoted me a price of "Ball Park" $2500 for a TG5.

    Hope this helps you out! Also I have the Cinema Grand signature Seven running my LSi stuff and it was one of the best investments I have ever bought. "Well other then the PB12+2 & the Polk LSi's."<--LoL
    Shannon


    Thank you Shannon.:)
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited August 2007
    No Problem man!

    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited October 2007
    I friggin love my 7200 Dreammos. This will stay in my equipment family for years.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2007
    I'm glad you are enjoying your amp HB!
    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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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited October 2007
    Thanks CFrizz. I am running LSI's and can't imagine ever needing anymore power than I get with my 7200. Although the 7400 does look nice. hmmm....
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2007
    No, no, no! Now start saving your pennies to get a matching Sunfire Prepro. I just got mine 2 weeks ago. It is another step up the ladder over a receiver & well worth the money!:D

    hockeyboy wrote: »
    Thanks CFrizz. I am running LSI's and can't imagine ever needing anymore power than I get with my 7200. Although the 7400 does look nice. hmmm....
    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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