Sunfire Bundle TGA5200 with TGP III

Fernando1
Fernando1 Posts: 47
edited November 2009 in Electronics
I found this deal in audiogon which is the TGP III and the TGA Grand 5 for $1800.00 both

Can you guys tell me what you think and if this is a good deal or not?

Here is the link

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homeproc&1261010826&/Sunfire-theater-grand-iii-proc

Thanks
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  • Fernando1
    Fernando1 Posts: 47
    edited November 2009
    I forgot to ask! Can this TGP III be used for 7.1 or is it just 5.1
    Also does the processor have DTS ES, DTS neo6, Dolby EX, Dolby prologic IIX?
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited November 2009
    It is not a bad deal. The amp is 225 wpc into 8 ohm and 450 wpc into 4 ohm. The processer is three generations old but still formatable.

    Depending on demand and condition the amp goes for 900 to 1200 and the pre goes in the 600ish range.

    Also looks like he is footing the bill for shipping and insurance.
    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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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited November 2009
    It has outputs for 7.1.
    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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  • Fernando1
    Fernando1 Posts: 47
    edited November 2009
    I imagine that since the TGP has no amplifier there will be no heat coming from it?
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited November 2009
    It will produce a bit of heat.

    Though all the Sunfire amps are very cool running. It has to do with the downconverting power supply technology.
    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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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited November 2009
    One thing is the sunfire amp in the audiogon classified is not the TGA-5200. Also the TGP III is an older model, after that came the TGP IV and 5, now the latest processor is the TGP 401. In that case I think the price is at the higher end of what I will be willing to pay.
    This is a many year old system. For that money I think you can get newer gear. That is just my opinion.
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2009
    Fernando1 wrote: »
    I forgot to ask! Can this TGP III be used for 7.1 or is it just 5.1
    Also does the processor have DTS ES, DTS neo6, Dolby EX, Dolby prologic IIX?

    That is a smokin good deal! You should jump on it. If you aren't interested in all the latest & greatest doodads, this will keep you happy for years to come.

    Yes it is 7.1, has all the above processing & has 2 sub inputs.

    I know because I have one!:D
    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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