Sunfire Amps

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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited March 2009
    skipf wrote: »
    I've heard Rabbits rig and it is indeed sweet. I've also heard the Sunfire 300x2 and 600x2 amps and they are just as sweet. All of the Sunfire amps are excellent units. No one that I know has ever had a failure, though I'm sure there have been a few. The Sunfire amps that were made in Washington are better than the new ones made in Japan, so I'd recommend buying used.

    not Japan, Skip; CHINA.
    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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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    Yeah but his feedback sux:

    Seller: musicinfiniti5218nt (115)
    Feedback: 83.3 % Positive

    Yep i noticed that as well.

    This is what the negative review said.
    "Sold me a dead preamp! Won't answer to my email. Please, don't buy from him!!"
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2009
    It's a shame that you've had issues with your Emo's... they should be rockin' your butt off like mine!:D
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    It's a shame that you've had issues with your Emo's... they should be rockin' your butt off like mine!:D

    The issues are resolved now, my XPA-3 is working great. I just have this nagging urge to try something besides Emotiva for some reason.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    The issues are resolved now, my XPA-3 is working great. I just have this nagging urge to try something besides Emotiva for some reason.
    Find an audio shop close by. Get to know them. Take home something to audition. Return it (unless you get a super deal and like it better). If that's not possible, pickup a Carver 2 channel cheap. It will be more similar than not to a Sunfire so you can get an idea of how it would compare to Emo. You need to get your ears on stuff.

    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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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    Find an audio shop close by. Get to know them. Take home something to audition. Return it (unless you get a super deal and like it better). If that's not possible, pickup a Carver 2 channel cheap. It will be more similar than not to a Sunfire so you can get an idea of how it would compare to Emo. You need to get your ears on stuff.

    I do have an audio shop in the next town over, i'm not sure what they carry but i'll have to go check them out.

    As for a Carver 2 channel, something like this?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&item=110358318075
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,952
    edited March 2009
    Yes, that'll do fine. Just don't expect to pay what the current bid is. I'll PM you what they normally go for.
    ~ 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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    Yep, that looks like a good'un. Tom's right don't expect the price to stay there, but you might get lucky.

    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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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    The Carver TFM-55 sold for $601.50 this afternoon.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,890
    edited March 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    The Carver TFM-55 sold for $601.50 this afternoon.

    I am tracking one on ebay now that will do the same....:eek:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • xrock
    xrock Posts: 22
    edited March 2009
    Sunfire amp is nice. Never heard any complaint about them. There are higher class than the Carver brand. Maybe something like Lexus > Toyota.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    If you're patient you might find a 35, 42 or 45 in the $300-$400 range...not on ebay...CL or here.

    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,952
    edited March 2009
    xrock wrote: »
    There are higher class than the masses sold by the Carver brand.
    Correction.

    There are some Carver pieces that don't fit that mold. They are much better. Bob as well as many audiophiles would agree.
    ~ 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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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,890
    edited March 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Correction.

    There are some Carver pieces that don't fit that mold. They are much better. Bob as well as many audiophiles would agree.

    mmmmm SILVER SEVEN TUBES!!!:p

    twenty years later and they are STILL regared as the finest amp ever made of any kind!!!:D
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited March 2009
    Totally Disagreed By Silver 9 Tube (still in drawing) Owners. :D
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • asd1234
    asd1234 Posts: 30
    edited March 2009
    i just bought a 5200 and couldn't be happier. I paid $1000 shipped bidding on ebay. The sunfire is made to bi-wire and it really sounds fantastic. It is also runs very cool and is dead silent. I didn't go with the grand cinema because I couldn't find a 17" model everything is 19" and to big.

    I run a7's, csia6, and fxi a6's
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  • bondslex
    bondslex Posts: 109
    edited March 2009
    I personally selected the 5200 over the Emotiva XPA-5. It is light, cool, has a smaller footprint and doubles in power on my LSI theater system. I actually got mine from my dealer at less than a $1000 dollars last year. It is killer. It killer and has outstanding build quality as well.

    There are quite a few polkies that use the sunfire amps. Do a search on sunfire and you'll see their details...
    LSI 15
    LSI C
    LSI FX
    80 fx ls for atmos
    Velodyne SPL-10
    Marantz 7012
    Panasonic 9000
    JVC 420
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    bondslex wrote: »
    I personally selected the 5200 over the Emotiva XPA-5. It is light, cool, has a smaller footprint and doubles in power on my LSI theater system. I actually got mine from my dealer at less than a $1000 dollars last year. It is killer. It killer and has outstanding build quality as well.

    There are quite a few polkies that use the sunfire amps. Do a search on sunfire and you'll see their details...

    I just installed my 5200 over the weekend and am very happy with it. I too like most of you like the smaller footprint, and how cool they are during extreme performances. I purchased new and dont regret the purchase at all but @ 1000 bucks, looks like I paid too much. Very happy though, regardless.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I just installed my 5200 over the weekend and am very happy with it. I too like most of you like the smaller footprint, and how cool they are during extreme performances. I purchased new and dont regret the purchase at all but @ 1000 bucks, looks like I paid too much. Very happy though, regardless.

    You did okay. I bought my TGA-5400 18-24 months ago from a brick and mortar store and paid $3300 + tax. No regrets at all, but I do wish they made 2 channel gear.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    bondslex wrote: »
    I personally selected the 5200 over the Emotiva XPA-5. It is light, cool, has a smaller footprint and doubles in power on my LSI theater system. I actually got mine from my dealer at less than a $1000 dollars last year. It is killer. It killer and has outstanding build quality as well.

    There are quite a few polkies that use the sunfire amps. Do a search on sunfire and you'll see their details...

    Wow less than $1000.
    I was "considering" buying one and it would of been around $1500.
    Makes me think twice (all though i was still undecided anyway).
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  • asd1234
    asd1234 Posts: 30
    edited March 2009
    before i bought my 5200 i saw a 5400 go on ebay for a little over $1500. For some reason the tga's are not popular on ebay and go for great prices (the 5400 was used but in perfect shape)
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    Has anyone heard one of these?
    http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?amps20ch&1239127628
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,952
    edited March 2009
    Metal, TNRabbit has if I'm not mistaken. Check this site out and just take a look at the MSRP.

    http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/preamplifiers/sunfire/reference/PRD_331168_1591crx.aspx

    Not sure about the accuracy as I'm not too familiar with Sunfire gear but I thought I'd give you a heads up.
    ~ 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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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    I Don't think i'm going to buy it, because i want a multichannel amp, but was curious about that one never the less.
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  • iskandam
    iskandam Posts: 704
    edited March 2009
    I remember seeing a Sunfire multichannel amp that has both the voltage and current source for the three front speakers. Which model is this?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    iskandam wrote: »
    I remember seeing a Sunfire multichannel amp that has both the voltage and current source for the three front speakers. Which model is this?

    I know the TGA series does, and also the Cinema Grands
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,952
    edited March 2009
    Most, if not all of them IIRC.
    ~ 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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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    Steals on Agon, I'd email before sealing the deal

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1241925853&/Sunfire-Cinema-Grand-200-watts
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1242175679&/Sunfire-TGA-7200-Silver-Like-N
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    I called a local HI FI store today and asked about the TGA 5200. I got quoted $3300, but the lady said the owner would be able to drop it down to $2900 if i paid cash!!!! Haha, no thanks! That's friggen nuts!
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Steals on Agon, I'd email before sealing the deal

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampsmult&1241925853&/Sunfire-Cinema-Grand-200-watts

    I emailed the person 3 times so far with no response, kind of irritating to be honest.

    And what's up with paying by Money Order, so you'd just have to send it out and hope you get something in return when he receives it?

    (I have never paid for anything with a Money Order in my whole life, so i have no idea how it works)
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