Need some amp recommendations

Troy Pauline
Troy Pauline Posts: 13
edited May 2003 in Electronics
I’ve made the decision to start changing over to separates. My reason behind this move is the fact I can’t find any receivers with enough power to properly handle my SDA-SRS 2s. These are the original 2’s with the 4 drivers and 2 tweeters. The other speakers in the system are a CS400i center and F/X 1000’s for the rears. These are all currently being driven by a Sony STR-V555ES receiver with a new Denon 2900 supplying the movies and music.

As I can’t afford two separate systems (which will be my next upgrade ;) ) this system has to satisfy our home theater needs as well as MY music needs. My wife can care less how music sounds as long as the movies rock!!! I on the other love my music and want it to sound as good as possible. So, as a minimum I need to upgrade the amp to the front channel.

Any and all recommendations are welcome but please keep in mind I haven’t won the lottery and cost is an issue. :D
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2003
    so, what is your ballpark budget, Troy?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • jkratzer
    jkratzer Posts: 148
    edited May 2003
    Denon 3803 is my suggestion. You can get it for under $1000 with some shopping around.
    My 7.1 setup consists of:
    Denon 3803
    Panasonic DVD
    RTi70s front
    CSi40 front center
    RTi28s side surround
    FXi30s back surround
    PSW202 Subwoofer - Hey, it's my first sub!
    RCA 46" 4:3 RPTV
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  • Troy Pauline
    Troy Pauline Posts: 13
    edited May 2003
    I'm looking to spend a total budget of no more than $2000.

    As for the Denon 3803...is it powerfull enough to run my SRS fronts?
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2003
    I am very satisfied with my Rotel RSX-1065 receiver, or RSX-1055. There are several recent converts in this forum that would back me up on this. MSRP are $1999 and $1299 respectively. Expect about 10-12% off those price. Go audition these with your local dealer. Too many happy campers on this board on these units....
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2003
    there are a few of us that are happy with Outlaw.
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited May 2003
    Yeah, I'll back Polkatese on this one....
    If you're really set on seperates, I've heard nothing but rave reviews about the Rotel RSP-1066/RMB-1075 combo. It's a little bit more than what your budget is set for, but you'll be a happy camper. The next step down would be the 1065 or the 1055.

    The RSP-1066 retails for $1499 and the RMB-1075 for $999. This should give you 120W x 5.

    The nice thing about the 1065 and the 1055 is that Rotel ups the power when playing in 2-channel stereo mode. So while the 1065 is rated for 100W x 5 and the 1055 is rated for 75W x 5, in stereo mode, the 1065 ramps up to 120 WPC x 2 and the 1055 goes to 100WPC x 2 for plain ole' 2-channel music mode.

    Really a cool feature in my book!!
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • jkratzer
    jkratzer Posts: 148
    edited May 2003
    As for the Denon 3803...is it powerfull enough to run my SRS fronts?

    From the Denon web site:

    7 Channels equal power amplifier section • 110 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, <.05%THD) • 150 watts per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, <.7%THD)
    My 7.1 setup consists of:
    Denon 3803
    Panasonic DVD
    RTi70s front
    CSi40 front center
    RTi28s side surround
    FXi30s back surround
    PSW202 Subwoofer - Hey, it's my first sub!
    RCA 46" 4:3 RPTV
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