need advice for new amp

cembros
cembros Posts: 172
edited January 2009 in Electronics
ok so im looking to buy a seperate amp to power my lsi15's, lsic and lsifx's. I want to get a 7 ch amp as i wish to eventually upgrage with 2 lsi 7's and dont want to be stuck with a 5 ch amp. Iv been looking at the b&k reference 200.7, but at about 3000 it is out of my price range. Also, my speakers are rated at 200 watts so i dont know if this would be overkill. Can anyone give me advice as to where i could a) find this amp at a reasonable price, or b) find a comprable amp for under 2000, maybe even 1500. Any input is greatly appreciated, thank you
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  • brody05
    brody05 Posts: 329
    edited January 2009
    Try this site

    http://www.abamps.com/amplifiers.html

    He mainly does stuff for the industry but has faceplates more suited for the home use. Great specs and a very good price.

    Just an option
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited January 2009
    those amps at abamps.com look pretty cool. have you looked into emovita? everyone who owns one has only good things to say.
    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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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited January 2009
    Overkill, what's that? :)

    I would not worry about too much power damaging your speakers. Usually too little power is what causes problems. A good suggestion for finding that amp used at a good price is www.audiogon.com and even ebay. I bought the amp in my signature used on ebay and have never had an issue. People also report good result with Emotiva amps on LSi speakers but I have never heard that combination.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • brody05
    brody05 Posts: 329
    edited January 2009
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    those amps at abamps.com look pretty cool. have you looked into emovita? everyone who owns one has only good things to say.

    It's from the same guy that makes the Verastarr amps and used to do the Cinepro amps too, all the same chasis/design, just different caps ect for keeping the costs down. I have one of his amps and wish I found him a long time ago, exceptional quality and service and a great price. No affiliation, just a very hapy customer:D
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  • cembros
    cembros Posts: 172
    edited January 2009
    MADGSF wrote: »
    Overkill, what's that? :)

    I would not worry about too much power damaging your speakers. Usually too little power is what causes problems. A good suggestion for finding that amp used at a good price is www.audiogon.com and even ebay. I bought the amp in my signature used on ebay and have never had an issue. People also report good result with Emotiva amps on LSi speakers but I have never heard that combination.

    i was actually looking at b&k, may i ask how much you paid for your amp, iv never dealt with e bay and would be nervous about buying an amp used. Iv decided to go with a 5 ch amp instead of the 7 and have been looking at the b&k reference 200.5. Iv also looked into sunfire, does anyone have any opinions about these brands?
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited January 2009
    xpa-5 + xpa 2. 7 channels, save about $500 off b&k, great sound. Just a suggestion.
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  • cembros
    cembros Posts: 172
    edited January 2009
    ok so i decided o go with the rotel rmb 1095, got it for 1695 from http://cinemasoundunlimited.com/ in coral springs florida. I highly recomend this dealer for anyone in the south florida area. Very helpfull and knowledagble staff
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  • gmmosh
    gmmosh Posts: 15
    edited January 2009
    Hey guys,

    I just moved from a Onkyo 701 that was powering my Polk Lsi's to the B&K Reference 200.7 and Reference 70 Pre/Pro. All I can say is what a difference!! I bought my Amp a few months back. I bought the Pre/Pro from Steve at Sound Video in Minneapolis a couple of weeks ago. I am in Iowa so I had him ship it to me. His prices are very good. I wish I would have known about him when I bought the Amp. I probably could have saved even more. Anyway, I would check with him. He is the owner and an authorized dealer. He has a very good relationship with B&K.

    http://www.soundvideo.com/

    I had been wanting separates for a couple of years and I finally did it. My system is complete. At least for the time being!!
    HT Setup
    Samsung - HL-61A750 61" LED DLP
    Samsung - BD-P2550 Blu-Ray Player
    B&K Reference 70 Pre/Pro
    B&K Reference 200.7 Amp
    Polk Audio - Lsi9 (Left & Right)
    Polk Audio - LsiC (Center)
    Polk Audio - Lsi7 (Left & Right Surrounds)
    Polk Audio - Lsi7 (Rear Surrounds)
    Polk Audio - PSW1000 (2 Subwoofers)
    XBox 360 with HD-DVD Add-On
    Harmony 880 Universal Remote
    Panamax MAX 5400-EX Conditioner/Surge Protector
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2009
    Congrats GM for putting together a great system & Welcome to Club Polk!
    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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