Rti12 Bi-Amp

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited June 2007 in Speakers
Ok, I’ve basically confirmed that my Onkyo M-282 powering the lows on the Rti-12's barely budge them. This is fine, I bought it to later pre-amp my rears when my basement is done. So I need something to power them. I've been reading a lot here about Barenger and Outlaw. I'de like to keep it above 200 Watts and stay in the ball park of Id say no more then $750. thx once again for the info!
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited June 2007
    So you are looking for a 2ch. amp for under $750 to push the RTi 12s? There are many options......Sorry, just trying to simplify...If you are staying HT, I would go for a 5-7ch. Amp, just or future upgrades, in case you want to step up later or move into a place where you have more room for a HT...Amps generally maintain value better than speakers...You can get a lot for $750-$1000, Sunfire, NAD, Adcom, etc.....I would go 5-7 channel amp, mostly because I wouldn't want your fronts to way outrun your center and rears....There really is no substitution for quality amplification IMO....An awesome amp will be with you for a long time....
  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2007
    a used 3 channel amp will be fine too. maybe 3 outlaw monoblocks if you want to go new.

    posibilities are vast on that budget for used amps.
    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.

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