Anyone seen this BAD BOY yet?

Snagglepuss1318
Snagglepuss1318 Posts: 61
edited May 2007 in Speakers
http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7900.html

I almost went ahead and got the 7700, but told myself I had better wait for the Home Entertainment Expo to wrap up. What do you all think?? Think its worth the extra $850 (preordered) for 150 more wpc than the 7700?? Are there any other comparable amps at this price/wattage/quality??
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    I am drooling on my shirt. Thanks alot. Sweet. That is what dreams are made of. Check out the gallery.
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    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2007
    Not worth the extra $850, IMO, unless you have super inefficient speakers for your HT system. I'm guessing the extra power and headroom will only make a nominal difference, if at all, on most HT setups.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • Snagglepuss1318
    Snagglepuss1318 Posts: 61
    edited May 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    Not worth the extra $850, IMO, unless you have super inefficient speakers for your HT system. I'm guessing the extra power and headroom will only make a nominal difference, if at all, on most HT setups.

    This is what I have so far:

    Lsi15s
    LsiC
    LsiFXs
    Lsi9s (Rear Channels)
    PB12-Plus/2

    Not yet purchased:
    Outlaw 7700 amp
    Sherwood R-972 (when it is released, or another brand w/HDMI 1.3)
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    If you had the $850 I would say go for it.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2007
    I would not, for that much dough you can step up to a different level with your LSI, your speakers are not in-efficient. But if you really want to you still get the 30 day trial at Outlaw to check it out.

    RT1
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited May 2007
    I saw this one at HE2007, this thing is a beast, weighs around 130 lbs and require two 15 amp power inputs.
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  • ntculenuff
    ntculenuff Posts: 1,146
    edited May 2007
    DANG...what a tank, 2 power requirements
    Speakers:
    Definitive BP7001sc mains
    Definitive C/L/R 3000 center
    Polk RT800i's rears
    Definitive supercube I Sub
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  • Snagglepuss1318
    Snagglepuss1318 Posts: 61
    edited May 2007
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    for that much dough you can step up to a different level with your LSI

    RT1

    What do you mean "step up to a different level with your lsi"?
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  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited May 2007
    The 2 separate power supplies should make it easy to A/B test power cords.
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  • cyberhazard
    cyberhazard Posts: 67
    edited May 2007
    Oh No.:eek: (me starts scheming & juggling to find a way to get one)



    Then reality sets in....:(
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    Sony STR-DA5200ES
    Outlaw 7125
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    Polk Audio LSi9 ebony, fronts
    Polk Audio LSiC, center
    Polk Audio LC65i in wall, surrounds
    SVS PB12-Plus Piano Black
    Outlaw PCA interconnects
    BetterCables for HDMI & SUB

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  • Snagglepuss1318
    Snagglepuss1318 Posts: 61
    edited May 2007
    Snagglepuss1318 wrote: »
    This is what I have so far:

    Lsi15s
    LsiC
    LsiFXs
    Lsi9s (Rear Channels)
    PB12-Plus/2

    Not yet purchased:
    Outlaw 7700 amp
    Sherwood R-972 (when it is released, or another brand w/HDMI 1.3)

    What would the extra 150wpc @ 4 Ohms do for my setup? Im not really interested in SUPER LOUD, but more quality and clarity of the sound. If its worth it im gonna go for it....
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2007
    izafar wrote: »
    I saw this one at HE2007, this thing is a beast, weighs around 130 lbs and require two 15 amp power inputs.

    I like it, looks raw and modular design is a great idea in regards to Home Theatre.

    The pictures show 20amp power IEC but perhaps its just a mockup since the silkscreen is out of alignment.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2007
    I would throw in the extra $$ to get the extra power.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2007
    Snagglepuss1318 wrote: »
    What do you mean "step up to a different level with your lsi"?

    Outlaw is very good equipment. If you are interested in an ht amp it will do the job and then some, I do not really see the need for 300 watts for HT unless you are needing to fill a huge room with sound. Although its increase of 150 watts per channel @ 4 ohms is acceptable, it does indicate something slightly lacking in the power chain, some in-ability to keep up with the demand a 4 ohm speaker may want during transient sounds or during playback at extreme reference levels and so on. This may or may not be a concern of yours.

    If you are interested in hi-fi music reproduction you can look at some very refined amplifiers for 3500 dollars that can also do HT. The LSi line is the most musical speaker in the line up and I have heard them really shine with Hi-Fi gear.

    When considering an amplifier in addition to the standard specs, I would look at things like the signal path, use of integrated circuits, type and number of capacitors, amperage rating, check the slew rates to determine the speed of the amplifier, how are transient sounds handled. Of course all this still does not tell you how the amp sounds, its tonal quality when integrated into the rest of the system. Somethings you just have to try yourself, it can be a bit of an educated shot in the dark.

    Some others amps you might consider in no particular order:

    Krell
    BAT
    Cary
    Ayre

    These companies are generally held as "HI-FI", there are many others too numerous to list.

    In any event enjoy your search and eventual purchase, its a fun part of the hobby.

    RT1
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