Sherbourn 7-200 Multi-Channel amp...

pearsall001
pearsall001 Posts: 5,319
edited June 2010 in Electronics
Any thoughts or feedback on the company & their products would greatly be appreciated. I can pick this beast up for a great price.
http://www.sherbourn.com/home-theater-products/home-theater-amplifiers/30
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,962
    edited June 2010
    Sherbourne was using Sunfire for their pre-amps... I think Emo may be affiliated with the amp but I am NOT certain on that.
    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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton

    “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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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2010
    It's a great amp, I tried it out in 2003, good design, modular, double power outlet. It's a beast indeed. More musical compared to B&K 200.7.
    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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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2010
    Phil, I haven't heard much, but what I have has been favorable. Give it a shot, looks like its built well......
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Sherbourne was using Sunfire for their pre-amps... I think Emo may be affiliated with the amp but I am NOT certain on that.

    It doesn't match up spec-wise to any of their current line up. (which doesn't necessarily mean anything)

    It does remind me of the discontinued IPS-1, but that was a class H amp. The Sherbourne doesn't specify what class the amp is.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,962
    edited June 2010
    The IPS/ Carver Digital were the same amp. If that is the case, it would seem this design gets around.


    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1282787
    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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton

    “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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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2010
    correction: the version that I auditioned was 7/2100A model. 7-200 looks almost exactly identical (rear) but with a newer faceplate.
    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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  • ajcllc
    ajcllc Posts: 138
    edited June 2010
    I have the 7/2100A now for about 5 years and love it. It has seven mono blocks and needs two power cords! This beast weights 115 pounds and is extremely musical not only for home theater but for two channel as well. The company is great to deal with and is owned by Ron Fone formerly of McIntosh.

    Their former home theater preamp, the Sherbourn PT-7010A was based upon the Sunfire Home Theater III, and the newest home theater preamp, the Sherbourn PT-7020A is very similar to the Emotiva UMC-1.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Sherbourne was using Sunfire for their pre-amps... I think Emo may be affiliated with the amp but I am NOT certain on that.

    They are not affiliated, but they may share technologies. As does Outlaw Audio with Sherwood Newcastle.

    I bet that Polk now shares with their parent company.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited June 2010
    I have been using the 7-2100A since that model came out and it has worked flawlessly and has gobs of power. If you can get one, get it, it will perform.

    Dave
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,650
    edited June 2010
    While Bryston's 5 ch 9B has individual transformers for each channel,I can't think of another 7 ch amp that does.Nice if expensive touch.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,319
    edited June 2010
    FTGV wrote: »
    While Bryston's 5 ch 9B has individual transformers for each channel,I can't think of another 7 ch amp that does.Nice if expensive touch.

    That's one of the strong suits of the amp that I like. Each channel has it's own transformer...nothing shared here. It opens things up with the ability of bi-amping & they even have the option of bridging 1-3 channels which bumps it up to over 400w per channel. A lot of nice features about the amp that make it very appealing. Sounds like a solid company based on great designs, warranty & customer service. Also the owners come from a pretty good audio background. Ah!!! more decisions.

    I've also been eyeing up the NAD M25 7 channel amp but I just found out that the current model has been discontinued with a new model coming out shortly. I'm curious if they made any changes to it or just renamed it while bumping up the price.
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