I need more amps!

GoBlue
GoBlue Posts: 30
edited April 2010 in Electronics
Im really starting to get into the home audio world, and I think its time for some additional amps. I dont know what to get, as Ive never been in need of such things before. What should I do?

I just purchased Acoustic Research AR9's, the newer ones. They are bi-amp capable, and the 10" side firing subs are rated at 250w peak power. The subs themselves are not powered, so that is why I think I need an amp, or two.

My receiver is a Pioneer Elite, VSX-55TXI, and that is what I am planning to run the mids, and highs with.

So, do I need additional amp(s), because I think it would sound a lot better with them, and which types should I consider?

I can always provide additional info, if needed.

Thanks.

Theater:

Pioneer Elite VSX-55TXI
Adcom 555
Acoustic Research AR9 (Latest)
JBL S Center
Definitive Technologies ProCinema 1000 (Surround x2)
JBL PS1400 Sub
Monster 3600 MkII Conditioner
NAD T572 DVD
PS3
Lots of wire

-Looking for a decent Sunfire MK II-

Samsung LNT-4665F
Polk OMW3 - TV Speakers

Vintage:

Pioneer SX-780
Pioneer PLA-45D Turntable
Advent Heritage Speakers
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited April 2010
    A budget for the amp would be helpful. Also i would get an amp and run everything off of it, not the bass driver on the amp and mids/highs on the Pioneer. This can cause problems.
    If you really want to bi-amp you need to run two amps that are the same model so everything will be the same and no imbalances will come into play.
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  • GoBlue
    GoBlue Posts: 30
    edited April 2010
    From $200-$300. I am willing to go used.

    So idea no. 1 is just wire both speakers into one separate amp? How come you cant wire the mids and highs in the receiver if they are separated?

    Idea no. 2 makes sense, to use two of the same amps, but do I need two? I dont need to bi-amp, thats just what I thought would be a good idea. Thanks again.

    Whats the smartest and safest way?

    Theater:

    Pioneer Elite VSX-55TXI
    Adcom 555
    Acoustic Research AR9 (Latest)
    JBL S Center
    Definitive Technologies ProCinema 1000 (Surround x2)
    JBL PS1400 Sub
    Monster 3600 MkII Conditioner
    NAD T572 DVD
    PS3
    Lots of wire

    -Looking for a decent Sunfire MK II-

    Samsung LNT-4665F
    Polk OMW3 - TV Speakers

    Vintage:

    Pioneer SX-780
    Pioneer PLA-45D Turntable
    Advent Heritage Speakers
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  • logo896
    logo896 Posts: 322
    edited April 2010
    How much rms do those towers take, if you watch onkyo's website the sell direct from them a refurbished m282 i think they are called that gives you about 100 rms x 2 @ 8ohms.

    http://onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=M-282&class=Amplifier&p=s
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  • logo896
    logo896 Posts: 322
    edited April 2010
    Btw you could always go with a Emotiva Upa-2 which would be another good choice in your price range, these are both good picks if you dont want to buy a used amp.

    http://emotiva.com/upa2.shtm
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