New RTI A9's (Cherry) and Yamaha RX-V1900

motobman
motobman Posts: 32
edited January 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Ok, So I have read a few of your posts and recommendations but hit me again.... :)

I have my 7.1 Receiver hooked up to my A9's for fronts, a Proficient Audio Center and ceiling speakers with no rears. I have a brand new DSW400 sub that is about mid wall also. I only listen to the surround when watching movies which is very rarely. SO, I 95% of the time have the Yamaha receiver on 2-channel mode (listening to music) on the A9's and sub only. What are the best settings, if any AND will it really benefit from say like an Adcom amp if only listening to music cd's? I do like good clean loud music but I'm fairly out of it when it comes to know-how technical knowledge with this stuff. Your help is appreciated,

Thanks guys,


-Moto:eek:
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    If you do majority music then ditch the receiver and get a pre amp and amp combo or get a pre amp with HT bypass. That was the biggest leap in sound quality with my SDA's.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited January 2010
    I would add an amp, but you also did not say what your source is for cd's.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • motobman
    motobman Posts: 32
    edited January 2010
    I will ad a signature line soon as well....

    Currently using:

    New Yamaha RX-V1900 7.1 Receiver 130w/channel
    Yamaha 5 Disc DVD/CD DVD-C920 with optical audio cable
    New Polk Audio ATI A9 Cherry towers
    New Polk Audio DSW400 sub
    Proficient Audio center channel speaker with in ceiling round surrounds (no rear channel speakers)


    I plan to add a new Polk A4 or A6 center speaker later.

    I currently have a Yamaha RX-V1300 receiver and NHT ST4 towers on craigs................


    -Moto
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,775
    edited January 2010
    I have the 1800 used only as a pre currently. I find the best settings for stereo is either "Pure Direct" (no sub) and "straight" (active sub).
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2010
    That's one fine AVR you have there. Your 9's are very efficient at 8ohm / 90dB...not a hard load to drive at all. What exactly do you feel you're missing? Especially mated with a sub to free up some of the bottom end it even makes it that much of an easier load for your AVR.

    The Yammie is just fine used as a pre as long as it doesn't leave you wanting. You might want to consider your source as a possible upgrade. But before you start tossing money out the window you really have to address exactly what you think your system is lacking.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited January 2010
    He did say he likes good clean loud music. An amp will help partially, but to me, I take it as him wanting more musicality from his system. Don't want to put any words in his mouth so he can correct me if I am off target. If thats the case, I'd look at a different source for spinning those funny little disks.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • motobman
    motobman Posts: 32
    edited January 2010
    Hmmm, I really guess there's nothing "missing" persay.......... I just have to turn up the receiver at least half way to really hear the beauty.....But even with my old 1300 Yamaha (100w) and NHT ST4's, you still had to pretty much turn it up to really hear what they can do. I guess the new receiver and speakers arent missing anything, I am merely reading other posts where everyone is saying the AT's are very power hungry. Im happy now, just thinking the speakers may sound better with an external amp. No funds at the moment anyway, so will see how it goes.

    Thanks for your comments they really help !


    -Moto ;)
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  • ls7z06
    ls7z06 Posts: 95
    edited January 2010
    My AVR put out 140 watts /ch. I struggled with the decision to add an amp and felt the same way you do. I finally added an Emo XPA-3 and went to 200 watts/ch. The sound from my RTiA9's became much richer and more detailed at all volume levels and it was a great upgrade.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited January 2010
    Agreed on the concept of adding an external amp for the mains and perhaps a tubed cd player to the mix. There are many amps worthy of being considered, especially if you are willing to go used.
    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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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    If you do majority music then ditch the receiver and get a pre amp and amp combo or get a pre amp with HT bypass.

    Agreed, an Amp will make a Big difference in sound quailty.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • motobman
    motobman Posts: 32
    edited January 2010
    Ok, stupid ignorant question of the day:::> If I do add an external amp to my Yamaha setup, should I just get a nice 200w/ch 2-Channel one if I am only wanting more power for my A9's ??


    Thanks in advance,


    -Moto
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    motobman wrote: »
    Ok, stupid ignorant question of the day:::> If I do add an external amp to my Yamaha setup, should I just get a nice 200w/ch 2-Channel one if I am only wanting more power for my A9's ??


    Thanks in advance,


    -Moto



    That's correct 200 watts or more per channel will do for powering just the A9's. The more power the better.
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