Amps...Quality vs. Quanity???

obieone

Howdy y'all.
I'm thinking about adding an amp(Cambridge/Niles Audio), and am wondering what a difference an 80wpcx2 amp would make to my rig-Denon AVR1905, 2-Monitor 60's, PSW303, 4- Monitor 30's, RM202.
The amp would only be to drive the 60's, everything else can stay with the rcvr.
So, the question is: Do I need a 200wpcx2 for the 60's, or would an 75/80wpc. work too?
Thanks for any feedback:D

venomclan

Ah, the meanig of life question

Need, is a subjective term. But to answer in a general sense, a seperate amp will almost always outperform an AVR any day of the weak, even if the amp is rated lower power. Most speakers will also reach their higher potential if run with quality amplification. But that does not mean that more power is always better. I think that you will like an outboard amp better for almost all aplications and music/movie tastes.

Whether or not you need the outboard amp is really up to you. Why not buy one with a trial period and see how you like it. If the difference does not meet your expectation, return it.
Venom

obieone

Thanks for the feed back. I bought the 60's a month ago for really cheap $, and if I can tweak them to full potential, then I don't mind spending the money- especially for any future speaker upgrades.
I'm trying to find a dealer locally to 'hear' a difference, but in this area we're stuck w/ b. buy, c.city etc.

BaggedLancer

200wpc vs 80wpc.....this is a question for cfrizz to answer.....she'll be around...just hold tight.

ben62670

Not trying to come across as rude, but...
Nine posts a day means you spend more time typing than reading. Get your read on. This topic has been beaten to death this month. Its probably brought up at least 3 times a day.

Ben

Sherardp

I would suggest at least 200 wpc, that would hold you over for a very long time and is enough power to drive almost any speaker out there should you upgrade.

venomclan

BaggedLancer wrote: »

200wpc vs 80wpc.....this is a question for cfrizz to answer.....she'll be around...just hold tight.

LMAO

Sherardp wrote: »

I would suggest at least 200 wpc, that would hold you over for a very long time and is enough power to drive almost any speaker out there should you upgrade.

Oh no, not another one....:eek:

venomclan

obieone wrote: »

Thanks for the feed back. I bought the 60's a month ago for really cheap $, and if I can tweak them to full potential, then I don't mind spending the money- especially for any future speaker upgrades.
I'm trying to find a dealer locally to 'hear' a difference, but in this area we're stuck w/ b. buy, c.city etc.

Check out www.audioadvisor.com. They have a 30 day trial period and are a good company to deal with. Also check out www.outlawaudio.com, the same 30 day trial and their amps are also very good.
Venom

Face

I'd take quality over quantity any day. But it's also important to match your amp to your speakers. My next amp is only going to have 75wpc. :rolleyes:

cfrizz

Parasound for sale here.
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60417

Sorry if you don't like good practical common sense & future planning VC!:p

cfrizz

This from a man whose signature lists a bunch of Mcintosh gear that cost more then most peoples entire systems.

I'll take my reasonably priced higher quantity mid fi amps any day of the week over your overpriced supposed higher quality NAME gear Face!:p

Face wrote: »

I'd take quality over quantity any day. But it's also important to match your amp to your speakers. My next amp is only going to have 75wpc. :rolleyes:

obieone

Thanks for the feedback & links folks. I'll continue to look for match for my 60's.
I'm definitely going to check the FS for that amp!:D

TroyD

In Columbia...check out Upstairs Audio, I've heard that's a good shop.

In terms of power....nail, head. Quality over quantity. Don't get all wrapped around the axle about power ratings, in most cases 50wpc with a coupld of db headroom will do you just fine.

BDT