Amplifiers

avphile
avphile Posts: 38
edited January 2009 in Electronics
I see a lot of good reviews for Emotiva in Polk's forum. But how does it compare with the following amps other than price?

-Outlaw
-Rotel
-Sunfire
-Adcom
-NAD
-Anthem

And how would you rank the above amps?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2009
    Use the search function;) This is in three threads every day lately.
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2009
    All of them will get the job done. Some have more name prestige than others. All are well built & have good reputations. It's just a matter of how much money you are willing to spend on the name.
    avphile wrote: »
    I see a lot of good reviews for Emotiva in Polk's forum. But how does it compare with the following amps other than price?

    -Outlaw
    -Rotel
    -Sunfire
    -Adcom
    -NAD
    -Anthem

    And how would you rank the above amps?
    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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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2009
    cfrizz wrote: »
    It's just a matter of how much money you are willing to spend on the name.

    Bingo was his name-o.

    I would sort them as this (from the most expensive to the least):

    Anthem
    Sunfire
    Rotel
    Adcom
    NAD
    Outlaw

    and as always, Trust Your Ears, Luke.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2009
    Belles
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited January 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Use the search function;) This is in three threads every day lately.

    Bingo. This has been discussed. And then debated. And then argued over. And then tossed back and forth. And then chewed on. And then wrangled over. And then deliberated. And then considered with opposing viewpoints. And then disputed. And then disagreed upon. And then contended.

    And finally ... after all that ... it comes down to budget and personal preference.

    Use the search function and get your read on.
    My HT
    HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
    AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
    Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
    Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
    Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
    Sub: HSU STF-3

    The only true barrier to knowledge is the assumption that you already have it. - C.H. Dodd
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2009
    ROTFLMAO!!! Great post!:D

    jwhitakr wrote: »
    Bingo. This has been discussed. And then debated. And then argued over. And then tossed back and forth. And then chewed on. And then wrangled over. And then deliberated. And then considered with opposing viewpoints. And then disputed. And then disagreed upon. And then contended.

    And finally ... after all that ... it comes down to budget and personal preference.

    Use the search function and get your read on.
    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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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited January 2009
    jwhitakr hit the nail on the head.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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