Looking for TFM75

Soundmind
Soundmind Posts: 22
edited January 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Am starting a search for POWER !! WUHAHAHAHAH. How much should one of these be worth ?? Thanks..
Panamax M5100-EX HT Power conditioner
Yamaha RXV861 tuner
Carver TFM25 amp
Carver av-405 surround amp
Carver ct-17 Tuner
Sony BDP-S350 BluRay
Sony 222ES CD
Sony PS-LX520 Linear track Turntable
Panasonic 46" flatscreen
Polk LSI 15 mains
SVS PB-12 plus Sub
JBL center channel
Polk LSI 9 surrounds
Polk monitor 12 series II "old mains"
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2010
    The ones I have seen in the past couple of years have gone for in-between 1K to 1,400. I think the most I have ever seen up for sale in one year were 4, so be prepared with $$$ in hand so you can pounce on it when the time comes.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited January 2010
    Two were on ebay this year that I can think of. Both were in the $1,500 range.

    What do you plan to use them with?
    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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2010
    SOmeone here has a really nice TFM-45 serviced in July 09 for sale:o

    Seriously a 75 is nice. If you can find one I suggest a full service if it has not already been done recently.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Soundmind
    Soundmind Posts: 22
    edited January 2010
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    Two were on ebay this year that I can think of. Both were in the $1,500 range.

    What do you plan to use them with?

    Replace my TFM 25 for my 2 channel setup. TFM25 will remain on HT. Will be powering my Polk Monitor 12s with new amp.
    Panamax M5100-EX HT Power conditioner
    Yamaha RXV861 tuner
    Carver TFM25 amp
    Carver av-405 surround amp
    Carver ct-17 Tuner
    Sony BDP-S350 BluRay
    Sony 222ES CD
    Sony PS-LX520 Linear track Turntable
    Panasonic 46" flatscreen
    Polk LSI 15 mains
    SVS PB-12 plus Sub
    JBL center channel
    Polk LSI 9 surrounds
    Polk monitor 12 series II "old mains"
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited January 2010
    IMO, if you are powering the 12s, a TFM 35 or 45 would be more than enough.
    My TFM-55 will make my 2.3tls sing. You ought to take a serious look at the TFM-45 that thsmith has for sale. Buy a used, un-updated one off ebay and you may find you have to spend an additional 400 to get it fixed. His in pristine condition.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2010
    I was thinking the same thing [thsmith's 45]. The 75 would be complete overkill for its intended use.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited January 2010
    It has cooling fans so that needs to be taken into consideration as well.
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited January 2010
    IIRC the Mon 12 is rated at 250 watts max. The 75 is an overkill in watts and dollars. If you could even find one for sale.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited January 2010
    Sunfire Stereo Grand 300x2 is an easy find and a great fit as well
    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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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited January 2010
    Take a look at thsmith's TFM45. If I had the money I would buy it.( I have a TFM35x) His 45 has been serviced/upgraded and cosmetically looks very nice. You would be getting 375 watts/ch 8ohm, 500w/ch 4ohm. A nice upgrade from your 25.I bet your 12's would sound great with that amp!:D
    HT System
    Parasound Halo A51 Amp, Marantz AV 8003 Pre, Arcam FMJ CD36 cd player, Marantz 7007 BD/SACD player,Acoustic Zen Matrix IC's, Analysis Plus Crystal Copper Oval IC's, Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables, B&W 703's Fronts, Center Martin Logan Motif hybrid, Surrounds DefTech BPX, 2 X DefTech Supercube Reference Subs, DSpeaker Antimode 8033 EQ.
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  • Soundmind
    Soundmind Posts: 22
    edited January 2010
    Polkersince85 wrote: »
    IIRC the Mon 12 is rated at 250 watts max. The 75 is an overkill in watts and dollars. If you could even find one for sale.

    They are rated at 400 per channel. I barely get them going with the 25.
    Panamax M5100-EX HT Power conditioner
    Yamaha RXV861 tuner
    Carver TFM25 amp
    Carver av-405 surround amp
    Carver ct-17 Tuner
    Sony BDP-S350 BluRay
    Sony 222ES CD
    Sony PS-LX520 Linear track Turntable
    Panasonic 46" flatscreen
    Polk LSI 15 mains
    SVS PB-12 plus Sub
    JBL center channel
    Polk LSI 9 surrounds
    Polk monitor 12 series II "old mains"
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited January 2010
    Good luck finding a TFM-75. They are legendary. 750 wpc, dual mono design (two power cords) that require 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits for full power~
    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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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited January 2010
    Soundmind wrote: »
    They are rated at 400 per channel. I barely get them going with the 25.

    I thought it was 500W RMS? I could be wrong, not a genius when it comes to vintage Polks.

    -Jeff

    Edit: Disregard above info, just checked Polks website they are rated 20-400W. Carry on.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/recent/monitor12/
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2010
    Soundmind wrote: »
    They are rated at 400 per channel. I barely get them going with the 25.
    The 45 would properly power them with plenty of headroom to spare.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2010
    agree, I had monitor 12s with a TFM-25 and I could push them all I wanted. A 45 would be coasting.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited January 2010
    Or the Sunfire sig 600 X2 would also fit the bill. With the sig, you can run the voltage out to the woofer and current to the tops.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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