Proceed amp3

holt
holt Posts: 131
edited February 2010 in Electronics
Does anyone have any experience with this amp? I've done a few searches and can't find a whole lot of info on it.... Am I right in thinking it might be a good match for the LSi15? Reason I'm asking, one is available locally, but I'm not sure about the price.
Pioneer vsx-9130txh-k
Anthem Pre2L SE
Marantz cd5003
Proceed amp 3
Sherwood Newcastle A-965
Signal ll IC's
Polk lsi-15s
Polk lsic
PSW505
Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
Samsung ln52a650
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2010
    I own the Proceed AMP5 and it is solid as a rock. Great gear.
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    janmike wrote: »
    I own the Proceed AMP5 and it is solid as a rock. Great gear.

    Thanks for resonding... What would you feel is an equivalent amp to this one?

    Well, if I could get the price down some.... I noticed a couple of these on Audiogon under 1K and the person is asking more than that. One thing nice about local though, you don't pay shipping and you can deal face to face. I'm also kind of in a mind to sit back awhile and continue to save. My lowly Newcastle seems to be doing a fine job for now.
    Pioneer vsx-9130txh-k
    Anthem Pre2L SE
    Marantz cd5003
    Proceed amp 3
    Sherwood Newcastle A-965
    Signal ll IC's
    Polk lsi-15s
    Polk lsic
    PSW505
    Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
    PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
    Samsung ln52a650
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2010
    I would say that most people would indicate at least 200 wpc for the LSi series speakers. Have you offered him an amount yet? Good luck.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,068
    edited February 2010
    janmike wrote: »
    I own the Proceed AMP5 and it is solid as a rock. Great gear.

    Absolutely...wouldn't hesitate on picking up anything from them if it could be had for a good price. Check out the wired for sound products too, people seem to like them,though I have no experience on how well they mate with LSI's.
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    janmike wrote: »
    I would say that most people would indicate at least 200 wpc for the LSi series speakers. Have you offered him an amount yet? Good luck.


    I haven't yet.... I'm mulling it though. One thing nice is that I asked to audition it first so I can do a comparison. I don't think its going anywhere anytime soon, but you never know.....
    Pioneer vsx-9130txh-k
    Anthem Pre2L SE
    Marantz cd5003
    Proceed amp 3
    Sherwood Newcastle A-965
    Signal ll IC's
    Polk lsi-15s
    Polk lsic
    PSW505
    Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
    PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
    Samsung ln52a650
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    tonyb wrote: »
    Absolutely...wouldn't hesitate on picking up anything from them if it could be had for a good price. Check out the wired for sound products too, people seem to like them,though I have no experience on how well they mate with LSI's.

    Wired for sound? Haven't heard of them before, but I'm off to do a search on them. What is getting me by right now is bi-amping the 15's from the Newcastle using the back surround channels that the receiver can handle itself. I guess they'd be sounding a little thin if I hadn't done that. Running a single channel to the center seems to work fine with its rated 160w in 4 ohms. As long as I can do that, I have some breathing room... In the mean time, I will make an offer for the Proceed.
    Pioneer vsx-9130txh-k
    Anthem Pre2L SE
    Marantz cd5003
    Proceed amp 3
    Sherwood Newcastle A-965
    Signal ll IC's
    Polk lsi-15s
    Polk lsic
    PSW505
    Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
    PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
    Samsung ln52a650
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    I've negotiated and I'm picking up the Proceed tomorrow after work.... I'm really looking forward to hearing how this amp matches with the LSi15's. It will be powering the fronts and center while my Newcastle will be taking care of the surrounds. My surrounds are starting to look kind of anemic compared to the fronts, but that isn't my concern right now. One minor issue with the amp is a 12v trigger compatability issue (why he's selling it) which I'm sure will also occur with my Pioneer AV, but I'm not that concerned. There is a work around that I've read about, but really, I can just leave it on or get off my butt and go turn it on and off.
    Pioneer vsx-9130txh-k
    Anthem Pre2L SE
    Marantz cd5003
    Proceed amp 3
    Sherwood Newcastle A-965
    Signal ll IC's
    Polk lsi-15s
    Polk lsic
    PSW505
    Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
    PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
    Samsung ln52a650
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2010
    Congrats holt. I am sure that you will be impressed with the Proceed.
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    janmike wrote: »
    Congrats holt. I am sure that you will be impressed with the Proceed.

    janmike-

    One thing that has me nervous about this amp is age. I certainly don't expect used equipment to last forever, but I've been reading of some very hefty repair quotes in other forums on these amps after age related failure due to "unavailable schematics" and parts availability. People seemed clueless as to where to go for repairs. Do you have any recomendations on a good tech for service if the need were ever to arise? Being that I doubt I will ever by new equipment, I would like to know my resources if problems occur.
    Pioneer vsx-9130txh-k
    Anthem Pre2L SE
    Marantz cd5003
    Proceed amp 3
    Sherwood Newcastle A-965
    Signal ll IC's
    Polk lsi-15s
    Polk lsic
    PSW505
    Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
    PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
    Samsung ln52a650
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  • holt
    holt Posts: 131
    edited February 2010
    found my own answer: Mark Levinson.
    Pioneer vsx-9130txh-k
    Anthem Pre2L SE
    Marantz cd5003
    Proceed amp 3
    Sherwood Newcastle A-965
    Signal ll IC's
    Polk lsi-15s
    Polk lsic
    PSW505
    Polk Monitor 30 surrounds side and back
    PS3 with modified 500 gig hd
    Samsung ln52a650
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