what do you guys think

crd2002
crd2002 Posts: 174
edited January 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
should I go with a rotel amp or a parasound amp not familiar with either as I have a cinenova grande 7 channel but want to set up a 2 channel rig just for music
Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited January 2008
    All depends on what other gear you plan on matching it up with.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    right now rti12 but will be geting the lsi15 hopefully soon
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited January 2008
    Off the top,if lsi's are in your future,parasound.What 2-channel pre has your eye?
    Not to say Rotel is bad,it's not,just not my cup of tea,thats just me though.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    looking at getting a sunfire III pre so in case I want to use it for hometheater later
    the amp that is being offered is the Parasound HCA-1205A THX 5-Channel Amp
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    also matbe getting a Sunfire cinema grand 5 for 1200.00 what do you guys think is the best deal out of the 3 ?
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    The cinenova grande 7 you have is no slouch. It will probably smoke any Rotel amp with the exception of the 1090 and will probably give all but the Halo stuff a good run. What is wrong with the Cinenova that makes you want to replace it?
    Venom
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    no dont want to replace it I'm putting together a 2 channel rig just for music
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2008
    I'd leave the cinenova alone. It's a nice amp. You are looking, IMO, at a lateral move at best.

    Plus, having those extra channels also makes biamping a cinch.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    not getting rid of my cinenova using it for my new 2 channel rig since I changed my home theater from RTI12 to RTI8 and need a new amp for them will never get rid of my cinenova this thing is a beast
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited January 2008
    Sorry,a bit confused.Why are you looking at 5-7 channel amps for a 2 channel rig?
    And why use the cinova in a 2 channel rig?Leave it doing ht,thats what it does best.Plus you would save more coin by buying a 2 channel amp rather another 5-7 channel amp.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    yes you are`right I do save more money buying a 2 channel amp but later down the road plan on setting up a second home theater and would have to buy another amp then so rather just buy a 5 channel now and use it for music and have it ready for when i do the second theater system
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    If you have the chance to get the Sunfire combo, that is what I would do. All three amps will do the job nicely. So my choices would be: 1. Sunfire, 2. Parasound, 3. Rotel.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    thanks sunfire it is do you think 1200.00 is a good price for the sunfire cinema 200wpc amp
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    Absolutely! Go for it Crd!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited January 2008
    I think the shift key and punctuation are awesome things. You should try them. :)
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    thanks done sunfire it is!!!!!!!!!!:D
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    Cool. Make sure you come back & give us pics & a review!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • crd2002
    crd2002 Posts: 174
    edited January 2008
    was talking to Bill Ayotte and he pointed out to me another benefit of getting this amp is that now I can Bi-amp my 12 and that should give me even better sound on my 2 channel set up
    Home Theater sony 52 inch lcd,Cinenova grande 7 channel, polk RTI8,CSI5,FXI5,onkyo 805
    2 Channel rig Sunfire grand cinema 5ch,sunfire TGA III,Rotel 1072,polk RTI12,Monster hts 5100
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
    Congrats on the new setup, and it was great to talkin you tonight... I can't wait to see how it works out for ya.
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