What amp for SDA-SRS2's
Polkie2009
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What's a good choice in a used 2 or 3 channel amp that can push about 250 watts RMS a channel at 8 ohms? I know the big Polk mains aren't 8 ohm speaks. I also see where the amp needs to be common ground if I use the interconnect cable. Any thoughts on Carver,B&K, Ashly FET's, Monster, Adcom,Hafler and others?
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2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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Thanks for the quick replies,after posting here I realized I might have put this in the wrong section, if I need to move it I don't know how to do that,lol. I should have added I wanted to keep the price under $500.00. I've heard good things on that certain Adcom model:)
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I am using the Adcom 555II and it works great. Adcom has always been one of the best medium priced high end amps in the business. You can't beat these relics, and they are always available on ebay or polk classifieds.
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+1for the Adcom 555II which has plenty power for your SRS2's. Also the amp is mine. Maybe we can work out a deal. -
Carver TFM-45
The TFM25 works well too. I think it is 250wpc at 8ohms. The 45 is 375@wpc.
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+1for the Adcom 555II which has plenty power for your SRS2's. Also the amp is mine. Maybe we can work out a deal.
that's a good deal for that set up:) -
Sunfire works well also...The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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I was just saying in the other thread alot of of fine amps can be bought for up to 500.00. Sorry if it came off sounding like 500.00 was your budget.You'll find Adcom and Carvers' are liked hear on the forum.Good luck againMost people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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look here, 200 watt/7ch. sunfire. you could bi-amp with the xtra channels http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=8455
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Lol, Tony, I was kinda wanting to keep the budget under $500.00 til I started looking at used amps that can be had at for around $800.00 Jeez, decisions,decisions....
