LSi9s and Cambridge Audio 840A

VXR8
VXR8 Posts: 291
edited October 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi all,

Looking to set up a separate 2 channel rig and as the Cambridge Audio 840A ( http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/set_territory.php?TID=36&Redirect=/support_products.php?PID=292 ) will provide 200 watts RMS into 4 ohms, thought might not be a bad option. I also could get the 840E and utilise 2 channels from my Emo MPS-2 (300 into 4 ohms), but am really looking for something that can hold it's own, without the need or possible discolouration from an external amp.

Anyone tried this combo at all? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Regards - Gaz from the land of Oz

Main System
Denon - AVC-4700H
Emotiva - XPA-9
Cambridge Audio - Azur 851C - CXUHD
Polk Audio - Legend L800 - Legend L400 - Legend L900 - LSiM fx - OWM3
SVS - PB1000 x 2
Foxtel - iQ4
Belkin - Pure AV PF40
Sony K77A9G

Front Room System
PS Audio - Sprout 100
Cambridge Audio - CXC S2 - CA752BD
Sony - UBX800 4K BluRay
Polk Audio - Legend L200
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    The Cambridge unit should get the job done. I believe someone else here has one, hopefully he'll chime in.
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  • VXR8
    VXR8 Posts: 291
    edited September 2009
    Thanks Face for the reply - any other takers that had this combo or know of it?
    Regards - Gaz from the land of Oz

    Main System
    Denon - AVC-4700H
    Emotiva - XPA-9
    Cambridge Audio - Azur 851C - CXUHD
    Polk Audio - Legend L800 - Legend L400 - Legend L900 - LSiM fx - OWM3
    SVS - PB1000 x 2
    Foxtel - iQ4
    Belkin - Pure AV PF40
    Sony K77A9G

    Front Room System
    PS Audio - Sprout 100
    Cambridge Audio - CXC S2 - CA752BD
    Sony - UBX800 4K BluRay
    Polk Audio - Legend L200
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2009
    I haven't had the specific combo, but I have had Cambridge components and listened to Lsi9's for an extended period with the rig in my sig.

    I think sonically it'll be a very good match, but Lsi9's are hell on an amp--I'd be careful not to push into clipping. If you like to rock real hard, you might opt for something in the 200WRMS @ 8ohm range; (which would be about 385watts @ 4ohms with a strong amp). Just my personal opinion.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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