Sunfire makes a difference

maandjojo
maandjojo Posts: 293
edited September 2009 in Vintage Speakers
Picked up a Sunfire Grand Cinema signature 5 ch. amp off of Audiogon last week and it sure makes a big difference. I first had to go to their site to figure out exactly which one I had, then downloaded the manual to see if I had hooked everything up the correct way. I was bi-amping using the surround channel to do so. The Sunfire does have a bit of a different setup than does Adcom. Last night I reconnected it all and what a difference. I finally heard and felt the warmth that everyone talks about. The Adcom is a more in your face amp, the music seems to come more right at you, while the imaging is there with the Sunfire, it just feels more suttle. You combine that with the sheer power of the Sunfire and you get an unbeatable sound. I was a professed Adcom man, it just goes to show, its never too late to learn something new.

Joe
Joe
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited September 2009
    Joe,

    Congratulations on getting that awesome amp.

    As always....take care and happy listening.
    Bill
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited September 2009
    I run your old 2.3's with the same bi-amp configuration from my Sunfire and they amaze me every time I spin something up on the platter. Now we just need to get you back into vinyl:D
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2009
    Congrats-Nice Amp!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2009
    Congrats~
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited September 2009
    Sweet amp . Congrats
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Eddie_The_Knife
    Eddie_The_Knife Posts: 8
    edited September 2009
    Nice amp!!! The man behind that amp has a passion for music! I know, I just spent time with him at Carverfest09! A real down to earth person Bob Carver is!
    Expect me when you see me !!

    Good judgment comes from experience,but experience usually comes from bad judgment.

    The best thing is to learn from others that have mastered the one thing you need to learn!
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  • ntculenuff
    ntculenuff Posts: 1,146
    edited September 2009
    been wanting to trip across a sunfire amp for quite a few years just don't have the $ when i do trip. ever since i had the pleasure of playing with them when i worked at ultimate electronics. some day the planets will align for me :)
    Speakers:
    Definitive BP7001sc mains
    Definitive C/L/R 3000 center
    Polk RT800i's rears
    Definitive supercube I Sub
    Audio:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010
    Emotiva XPA five Gen 3
    OPPO BDP-103 CD, SACD, DVD-A
    Video:
    Panasonic TC-P65ZT60
    OPPO BDP-103 Bluray
    Directv x's 2
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  • maandjojo
    maandjojo Posts: 293
    edited September 2009
    Been there Las and it was Carver for me. I felt like a trader but the Sunfire is just a joy to turn on.
    John I can see myself doing just that. It should be an inexpensive move. I had a real nice one too. A Dual semi-auto, just loved it. I bought it about a month before cd players were introduced.
    Thank you to all the well wishers, you are a great support group.
    Now if I can only stop drinking.

    Joe
    Joe
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited September 2009
    maandjojo wrote: »
    Been there Las and it was Carver for me. I felt like a trader but the Sunfire is just a joy to turn on.
    John I can see myself doing just that. It should be an inexpensive move. I had a real nice one too. A Dual semi-auto, just loved it. I bought it about a month before cd players were introduced.
    Thank you to all the well wishers, you are a great support group.
    Now if I can only stop drinking.

    Joe
    "Now if I can only stop drinking."
    Well Joe I sure wouldn't want you to miss out on one of the finer things in life my friend.
    Bill
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2009
    Congrats on the amp, I love mine as well.
    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 September 2009
    Sunfire makes a very good amp. Can't go wrong with a Sunfire!
    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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  • GaryW
    GaryW Posts: 60
    edited September 2009
    Joe I picked up a SUNFIRE TGR-3, Grand Receiver in May to power my SDA- SRS2. Lots of power. I had a Carver Receiver I bought new in 1986, I gave it to my son he is enjoying that one. Since I joined this forum in spring I sure am enjoying music again and spending money. I think I need to buy SDA SRS 1.2 TL's next.

    Gary
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  • maandjojo
    maandjojo Posts: 293
    edited September 2009
    Hey the SRS2 speakers are a great pair. I will 2nd that as far as listeinging to music again. The 1.2 tl's are a great step up. One you will never regret.

    Joe
    Joe
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,463
    edited September 2009
    I have a Sunfire TGP-5 coming to replace my Yamaha RX-v861... Cannot wait to hear it.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 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

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I have a Sunfire TGP-5 coming to replace my Yamaha RX-v861... Cannot wait to hear it.

    Congrats, You will hear a big difference!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,008
    edited September 2009
    SDA's,a good high current amp,and vinyl are made for each other. Spinning old classic records through SDA's is pure magic.
    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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