Will this work? (Lsi9 Help)

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited November 2009
    I went from an Adcom 545 to a Carver tfm-45 powering my LSi 15's and I'm happy with the sound. I've since moved the tfm-45 to my 1C's and am now powering the 15's with a tfm-55. I have an Emotiva XPA-5 powering a pair of LSi 9's in my HT. While I've never done any A/B type comparison, I probably prefer the Carver's to the Emotiva.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • Cpyder
    Cpyder Posts: 514
    edited November 2009
    Any complaints on the Carver? Or does it do the 15s the justice they deserve?
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited November 2009
    The best performance of "LSi9" is a "Sunfire":D.

    http://www.sunfire.com/brochures/SF401B_RevB_lores.pdf
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2009
    Bernal wrote: »
    The best performance of "LSi9" is a "Sunfire":D.

    A more accurate quote is this:

    The best performance of "LSix" is given by whatever amp you own:D.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited November 2009
    I haven't had a lot of experience with external amplification, but the Carver sounds great to me. Although I'm still not completely satisfied with the bass, there was a definite improvement over the Adcom in the low end. I could be wrong, but I think a tfm-45 can be had for less than the tfm-55. If so, that's the way I'd lean between the two Carvers.

    I think others here haven't been too fond of the Carver/LSi pairing. Maybe they will chime in to give you another perspective.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited November 2009
    I have a TFM-35 paired with some LS90's. Not the same, or even very close, but it doesn't sound bad either. I have found my -35 sounds best at a certain volume. I believe mine could use a going through. Still, I paid 300 for it and it sounds acceptable. Good even. Just not good enough.
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • POIDOG
    POIDOG Posts: 391
    edited November 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    I have a TFM-35 paired with some LS90's. Not the same, or even very close, but it doesn't sound bad either. I have found my -35 sounds best at a certain volume. I believe mine could use a going through. Still, I paid 300 for it and it sounds acceptable. Good even. Just not good enough.

    WTH, how's that fence on your *ss :eek: feel.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited November 2009
    POIDOG wrote: »
    WTH, how's that fence on your *ss :eek: feel.

    Well I could have just said it sounds like *ss and been done with it. :p

    It's not acceptable to me. Some might find it quite adequate. I'm living with it.
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • POIDOG
    POIDOG Posts: 391
    edited November 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    It's not acceptable to me. Some might find it quite adequate. I'm living with it.

    Maybe, with a little luck, Ida will take care of it for you :cool:
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