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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2009
    Adcom makes some good budget amps. What kind of budget do you have in mind?
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited November 2009
    The more power the better. The ones I'm familiar with hearing are powered with around 400wpc. Sunfire, Carver, Soundcraftsmen come to mind if you don't want to spend a lot.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited November 2009
    MrGlobe wrote: »
    Any suggestions on a good way to power these on a budget?

    Thanks

    I am currently using a Carver TFM-35x. You can find one for ~$300. I am very happy with the price/performance ratio. To my ear they are a smoother sounding amp than an Adcom. YMMV

    I am itching to hear the LS90's with a really high end amp though.
    -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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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    Well, havn't taken the time for a write up or review yet. But I have spent many hours in front of these speakers and I have been very impressed. I'd like to thank you guys for urging me to action.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2009
    Awful pic, but we get what you mean :D

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited December 2009
    MrGlobe wrote: »
    Any suggestions on a good way to power these on a budget?

    Thanks

    There is a good deal on a NAD integrated in the for sale section that, I can attest to, would sound excellent.
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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    Awful pic, but we get what you mean :D

    Yup, cell phone quality :)

    I'll get some nice pics up in the future, I'm too busy burying my ears in every piece of audio I have right now.

    The combination of quality speakers and the acoustical panels is awesome, imaging is great and vocals are rediculously clear. The low end on these speakers is pretty impressive as well.

    Currently being powered by a Sony STR-D1015 but hopefully that will change soon
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited December 2009
    DaveMuell wrote: »
    There is a good deal on a NAD integrated in the for sale section that, I can attest to, would sound excellent.

    I'm gonna second that. The only pair of LS90's I ever heard was hooked up to a big power NAD integrated and it sounded awesome.


    Come to think of it, every Polk speaker I have ever heard shines when hooked up to NAD gear.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    Well I guess I need to start saving for some serious power. In the meantime, would I be crazy to set these up in a HT setup with Monitor 70s as surrounds and a CSIa6 for a center?

    Seems like it would be sweet, but Im not sure if it would be practical.

    Thanks
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited December 2009
    MrGlobe wrote: »
    Well I guess I need to start saving for some serious power. In the meantime, would I be crazy to set these up in a HT setup with Monitor 70s as surrounds and a CSIa6 for a center?

    Seems like it would be sweet, but Im not sure if it would be practical.

    Thanks

    A CS350LS or CS400i would be better for a center because of timbre matching and all, but that is (one way) I use mine. Except I have 50's for rears.

    Mine pull double duty.
    -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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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    Exactly, I'm loving to 2 channel experience these things provide, but I would love to incorporate them into my HT. I just wanted to make sure the 70s wouldn't be too much in the rear. Also, I came across a site recommending the CS400i for the LS90s, but then polk suggested the CSIa6 on their site.

    Which is better between the CS350LS, the CS400i and the CSIa6?

    Thanks
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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74758

    Seems like it has all the answers I need. The CS400i is looking like the winner
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited December 2009
    I am not familiar with the CSIa6 but if Polk says it's a match, it will probably work fine. I use a CS350LS and my front stage is damn good. Best I have heard in my short travels on the HT road. The CS400i is supposed to be even better.
    -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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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    http://www.polkaudio.com/education/showanswer.php?question_num=63

    That is the site that recommends the CSIa6 to match the LS90s.

    Looking around, thanks for the input guys

    Globe
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited December 2009
    MrGlobe wrote: »
    http://www.polkaudio.com/education/showanswer.php?question_num=63

    That is the site that recommends the CSIa6 to match the LS90s.

    Looking around, thanks for the input guys

    Globe

    I don't know how the CSIa6 would be a good match. Totally different tweeters, silk vs tri-lam. I have LS50's and a CS350LS, perfect match. The CS400 is pretty close with the Dynamic Balance tweeter, very similar to the tri-lam IMO.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2009
    ken brydson wrote: »
    I don't know how the CSIa6 would be a good match. Totally different tweeters, silk vs tri-lam. I have LS50's and a CS350LS, perfect match. The CS400 is pretty close with the Dynamic Balance tweeter, very similar to the tri-lam IMO.
    ken, if memory serves, all 3 speakers 350, 400 and 400i are using the same trilam tweet part number. The differences are the drivers. The CS350LS will be the match, but either CS model will be very similar. The suggestion of an A6 is because this site always recommends the closest match out of the current revs...never a legacy product.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    edited December 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    ken, if memory serves, all 3 speakers 350, 400 and 400i are using the same trilam tweet part number. The differences are the drivers. The CS350LS will be the match, but either CS model will be very similar. The suggestion of an A6 is because this site always recommends the closest match out of the current revs...never a legacy product.

    Gotcha! I've compared silk vs tri-lam though and they aren't even close.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2009
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Gotcha! I've compared silk vs tri-lam though and they aren't even close.
    + 1 on that.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited December 2009
    +1 more.

    Hey Ron!
    -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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    http://sheboygan.craigslist.org/ele/1467679867.html

    see if the person will seperate.
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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    are you sure thats the center I would need? seems a little light on info
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited December 2009
    It's a CS350LS in the pic.
    -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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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    wow, I didnt even see there was pictures. I guess the scroll wheel comes in handy sometimes
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2009
    One thing to consider is that the CS400/400i do dig deeper than the 350LS. I can run mine large and get excellent bass response. Being 9.5" tall is a challenge for some, but so is the extra width of the 350 which I couldn't accomodate.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    Fair enough, I would surely choose a cs400 over the 350, as I can MAKE it fit haha. I have complete freedom in the HT room so size is not a problem.

    What is the price difference between the 350 and the 400?
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2009
    MrGlobe wrote: »
    Fair enough, I would surely choose a cs400 over the 350, as I can MAKE it fit haha. I have complete freedom in the HT room so size is not a problem.

    What is the price difference between the 350 and the 400?
    Whatever the market in your area is. I think $150 is a fair price for either, but you can find better or worse deals. I've seen a few CS350LS sell for < $100, but really haven't followed CS400/400i pricing recently. When I bought mine a few years ago for $150, you'd see others offered around $200.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
    Sounds good, that looks like a fairly accurate price range.

    Looking at the different models, it looks like my budget will best be spend on either a CS350ls or CS400(i). I have read that the main difference in the 400 and 400i is the reworked drivers, which will be a better match to the LS90s?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2009
    Fond du Lac, Wi. He's a polkie.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91414
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited December 2009
    MrGlobe wrote: »
    Sounds good, that looks like a fairly accurate price range.

    Looking at the different models, it looks like my budget will best be spend on either a CS350ls or CS400(i). I have read that the main difference in the 400 and 400i is the reworked drivers, which will be a better match to the LS90s?
    I have no idea which drivers match up better. From what I'm told there's very little difference sonicly between the 400 vs i. All I know is that it's pretty close to timbre matching SDA 1Cs and when I briefly had LS50s here, it was nearly seamless with the 400i.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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