RTI10 powering question

UWisconsin97

Hello, I am new around here, and the HT industry. I just recently got involved with a excellent CRT with exceptional PQ, and to match the PQ, I need to have some good speakers with AQ.

So I have decided on the RTi10's. Before we go any further, I have NO experience with any sort of HT component, and I'm starting to read reviews of various products, visit as many forums as I can, and do all the reading I can. I never knew a "true" HT is so complex.

Here's my dilemma. Amplification. "Pre/pro's", "integrated" and "stereo" This is where I need help. I plan on adding rear's and surrounds in the future, but let's stay on topic; RTi10's.

I have no idea what pre/pro, integrated, and stereo have to do with amplification, but I have found two power units for the RTi10's. I would like your input on these two. By adding more power per channel, will the overall sound out of an amplifier/ stereo receiver sound better? What, if any difference is there from 150 watts to 200 watts?


First, I was thinking about buying two of these, one for each RTi10.

http://www.emotiva.com/bpa1.html

But, it says 150x1 (in bridged configuration) What's bridged configuration?


Second, this HK 3480 stereo reciever.

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=3960817&JRSource=googlebase.datafeed.HK+3480



I like to enjoy music and movies, but just enough to shake the walls, not bring down the house. Will either of these be sufficient enough to drive and power two RTi10's? If not, what sort of wattage/channel should I be looking at, and what are some of the more talked about brands?


Sorry about such a long thread, and thank you for your time.





-Nick


EDIT: This would be the absolute furthest I could spend for an amp. This is a tube amp, I hear good things about them as well...

http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=stock&product=64.1

m00npie

Hello Nick & welcome!

First, you picked a great speaker for HT and even music although some, including myself, think they are bit bright for music but your ears may tell you something different. With that said, don’t pay any attention to my remark about them being bright.

Second, your choices for powering the speakers seem short term to me with a long term speaker. In addition, wpc (Watts per channel) can very deceiving especially from AVR’s. They may claim 120 wpc, but with all channels driven, you will not be getting 120 from each channel. If your primary listening will be HT and you have plans of adding a center or surrounds in the future, here’s what you should look for…


Find an AVR that has at least 5 channels (Most come with 7 now) and be sure it has pre-outs so you can add an external amp later on. I chose Denon for my AVR and could not be happier. Others may chime in on what worked for them.

Or,

Find a Pre-amp combined with an external amp and you’ll be throwing some nice power to the 10’s as they respond very well to more power.

Not knowing your budget, you may not have enough for new equipment so look to the classifieds here or on AudiogoN for some great prices on very nice gear.

Good luck, stick around and you’ll find the answers you need.

UWisconsin97

m00npie wrote: »

Hello Nick & welcome!

First, you picked a great speaker for HT and even music although some, including myself, think they are bit bright for music but your ears may tell you something different. With that said, don’t pay any attention to my remark about them being bright.

Second, your choices for powering the speakers seem short term to me with a long term speaker. In addition, wpc (Watts per channel) can very deceiving especially from AVR’s. They may claim 120 wpc, but with all channels driven, you will not be getting 120 from each channel. If your primary listening will be HT and you have plans of adding a center or surrounds in the future, here’s what you should look for…


Find an AVR that has at least 5 channels (Most come with 7 now) and be sure it has pre-outs so you can add an external amp later on. I chose Denon for my AVR and could not be happier. Others may chime in on what worked for them.

Or,

Find a Pre-amp combined with an external amp and you’ll be throwing some nice power to the 10’s as they respond very well to more power.

Not knowing your budget, you may not have enough for new equipment so look to the classifieds here or on AudiogoN for some great prices on very nice gear.

Good luck, stick around and you’ll find the answers you need.

Thanks for your response.

I plan on going no higher than $1,000ish combined (amp/receiver). I plan on spending $500 on the receiver. HK247 it has all the features I need..

How about those tube amp's? Is the one listed above a solid choice for the 10's?


Yes, those two amps/stereo receiver are temporary. I am only 20, so I have to piece together this one. I would much rather have the correct amp to power the 10's upon arrival though. But patience is the key..

Could you provide an example of a pre-amp/external amp combination?




Again, thank you for your time..



-Nick

m00npie

Here you go…

Preamp
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1185156227

Amp
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intamult&1186236493

Combined price before negotiation = $ 1095.00

As for the tube amps, I have no experience with those amps but many members here do. Perhaps someone could chime in with that knowledge.

m00npie

Heres another combo...

Preamp - from forum member george daniel
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54080

Amp
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1186513576

or stick with 2-channel for now with this

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=2PAHA23