Added Onkyo M-282, but nothing changed?

Canadian12
Canadian12 Posts: 16
edited February 2010 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I just added a M-282 Power Amplifier to my system, but in my opinion, nothing has noticably changed. Sound quality, nor 'loudness'.

Have it hooked from reciever (Pre-out's) to Amplifier, to Front Speakers.

Thoughts?
Vision: Sony Bravia 52" XBR
Power: Onkyo TX-SR876
More Power: Onkyo M-282
Front's: Polk Audio Rti12's ;)
Sub: Polk Audio DSW Micropro 4000 :eek:
Source: PS3 80GB
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2010
    Your receiver already has as much or more power than that Onkyo amp...you need a better power amp...

    One with at least 200 or 250 watts in 8 ohms per channel.....you're not going to hear a difference with an Onkyo 'accessory' amp meant to power extra channels in a HT system.

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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited February 2010
    I'm not surprised at all. The 876 actually puts out it's full rated power according to reviews I have read. All you did was decrease the power output by switching to the 282. And with both being the same brand, I wouldn't expect any change in sound quality either.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited February 2010
    Take the amp back. That's nothing like the Onkyo M-series of yore.
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  • dougy
    dougy Posts: 182
    edited February 2010
    You need significantly more power than your receiver or significantly more sensitive speakers to notice much difference in output.

    The M282 isn't a bad amp. It's just not much if any better than your receiver. BTW, sometimes just going to an amp with a similar power rating, but a much better ability to drive low impedence loads can yield a definite improvement. Say, a 100W NAD, Adcom or Rotel, etc.
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  • Canadian12
    Canadian12 Posts: 16
    edited February 2010
    Thanks for all of the replies and that's what I was afraid of. Makes complete sense now that you've explained it.

    Regards,
    Vision: Sony Bravia 52" XBR
    Power: Onkyo TX-SR876
    More Power: Onkyo M-282
    Front's: Polk Audio Rti12's ;)
    Sub: Polk Audio DSW Micropro 4000 :eek:
    Source: PS3 80GB
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