which amp best match polk speakers?

kzaki123
kzaki123 Posts: 1
edited December 2007 in Electronics
i'm driving my RTI6 with yamaha amp and sometimes with pioneer amp.
wat do u guyz think would be the best amplifier to drive polk audio speakers??

please share your opinion

thanks
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited December 2007
    This one.. http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1201809754
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited December 2007
    kzaki123 wrote: »
    i'm driving my RTI6 with yamaha amp and sometimes with pioneer amp.
    wat do u guyz think would be the best amplifier to drive polk audio speakers??

    please share your opinion

    thanks


    Either one of those will work fine, just enjoy.
    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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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited December 2007
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp or even better a pair of nice Dunaco MKIII mono blocks like these:

    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1201252909

    No affiliation with the ad. For picks only.

    The Dynaco ST70 blows away Parasound HCA 1500A 205 wpc any day. Also, drives my LSi15's like butter.

    Cheers.

    Gator:):)
    Theatre System 5.1
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    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited December 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    This one.. http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1201809754

    Got your eyes set on that one,Aaron?;)
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited December 2007
    daboyz wrote: »
    Got your eyes set on that one,Aaron?;)

    um..... right..... No. :rolleyes:I was just in a smart **** mood. :o

    My system is going to stay as it is for a while now....I think, well, I'll probably need something pretty soon, but nothing too big.....You know......:)
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited December 2007
    This one.. http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ube&1201809754

    I am still laughing my **** off. :D:D:D:eek:
    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]
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited December 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    My system is going to stay as it is for a while now....I think, well, I'll probably need something pretty soon, but nothing too big.....You know......:)

    Maybe just small enough to escape the notice of anyone not in the audio hobby.... :p
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2007
    Oooo, you know what I like? Generic beyond reason questions. However, I will be nice and quote the Polk website:

    What reciever or amplifier works best with Polk loudspeakers?

    Amplifiers or receivers that use a "high current" design in the power amp section work well with Polk loudspeakers and generally sound better. Unfortunately, electronics manufacturers do not publish the current capabilities of their products. The best way to determine whether a given model is "high current" or not is to look at the wattage specs. High current models have much higher wattage ratings into 4 ohms than into 8 ohms. If there is also a wattage rating for 2 ohms which is higher than for 4 or 8 ohms, so much the better.

    The following brands are by no means the only high current amplifiers or receivers on the market, but they generally work well with Polk loudspeakers. Models from Yamaha, Denon, Onkyo, Harmon-Kardon, B&K, Adcom, NAD, Rotel and Pioneer Elite should provide a good starting point. Your Polk retailer can help you select a receiver or amp that is suitable for your speakers.
    Jake
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited December 2007
    Carver and Adcom are what I like.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2007
    Adcom or Parasound for 2 channel bang for your buck.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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