One last amp/watt question

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  • honda cber
    honda cber Posts: 267
    edited April 2008
    jakelm wrote: »
    I would even put a 100 watt external amp up against almost all of the "beast" 200w/chnl AVR's out there.

    For the same money as the 905 you can get alot more.

    for what it is worth (and, no, i dont own any lsi speakers). i currently have an adcom gfa-545 in my modest "a" system (which is stereo only, but that isnt the point). it is rated at "only" 100 wpc.

    BUT

    it literally blows receiver-power out of the proverbial water. i have an older (but high in the food chain back then) sony receiver rated @ 125wpc, as well as a nad 3155 integrated (rated at 55wpc)--- both of these have been used in the same room with the same speakers and same sources. now, the nad is no slouch, and in fact has little trouble stomping the 125wpc sony, even in its "dedicated" 2 channel mode :rolleyes: . but NEITHER ONE CAN TOUCH the adcom in sound quality, dynamics, and overall presentation. and frankly, the sony is beat by a long shot. all 3 play "loud", but it just isnt the same. and unfortunately, you probably wont believe us until you hear it for yourself. just a shame it is going to cost you so much more money to get there, if you ever do.

    remember, only 100wpc rating on that adcom.

    take what you will from that.

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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    rencan wrote: »
    Currently have LSI 15's front, LSIC and LSI FX surrounds. I purchased a 3808 back in November and didn't take the 4 ohm impedance into account.

    I currently have a 6.1 set up and will eventually go with 7.1 once I get an okay from my better half to give up the garage and build a dedicated HT.

    I need a suggestion on an amp that I can team up with my 3808 and not break the bank. I've read in some forums that AVR's don't make good pre's so suggestions are welcome.

    Thanks in advance.

    What? You spent the time finding this thread...did you read it? The same question was asked in this very thread.
    The Basement HT
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited April 2008
    McIntosh MC207
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2008
    :D ROTFLMAO!!! Oh Thank God. It's not just me who thought that!:D

    Gaara wrote: »
    What? You spent the time finding this thread...did you read it? The same question was asked in this very thread.
    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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  • rencan
    rencan Posts: 7
    edited April 2008
    I wouldn't have freakin asked about it if had read that in this post. I thought I would ask a simple questions since I didn't see the quote regarding what amp to use for my 3808.
    No need to bite some body's head over guys.

    If you don't want to answer then don't and leave it a that; no need for your sarcasm!!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited April 2008
    Relax chief,we make fun of everyone,including ourself at any given time.

    Use the search button and you will find all you need to know about powering your LSI's.
    Just try your AVR with an amp before dropping more coin on a pre.Some most use are amps from Adcom,Carver,Sunfire,B&K,Onyko,Emotive,Parrasound,Outlaw,and a cast of others.Check out our own for sale section,audiogon,local craigslist.And...welcome to the forum.
    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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  • rencan
    rencan Posts: 7
    edited April 2008
    Thanks for the feed back.

    I read in one of these forums that it would be better that I replace my 3808 with a pre and add an amp along with it.

    Am thinking about pulling the trigger on an Emotiva.

    This is reassuring to say the least. I sure as hell didn't want to start all over.
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