Sunfire TGA-7401

bdtae5656
bdtae5656 Posts: 235
edited March 2011 in Electronics
I havent gotten a chance to listen to one yet...but I wanted to get an idea from the PAF is this amp everything that it says it is?? Stay away b/c its made over sea's or buy one b/c its a GREAT amp?
Thanks,
TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
Mains: Lsi m 705
C:Lsi m 706
Rears: Lsi m 703
Sub: Epik Empire
Pre:Marantz AV 7005
Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
Blueray: Opp 93
A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,001
    edited March 2011
    It is a great amp, worthy of your time. The amp is the same as it's American made brethren, and it is an amazing beast of an amp.
    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/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “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

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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited March 2011
    Maybe a stupid question.... Will this amp blow my speakers away?
    I know the Lsi's dip down to 2ohm at times, which means 1600 watts! I just want to be sure before I make a large purchase.
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2011
    The more wattage the better off you are. Speakers should be fine. I have Sunfire amp, 5200 model and it performs very well.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited March 2011
    I just bought an older Grand Cinema with 405 wpc and it does a fantastic job with my SDA SRS 2.3TL's (moded of course). Sunfire amps are the only way to go!
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited March 2011
    The Grand Cinema is what first started my research on the Sunfire Amps, but I can't find one at the moment.
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited March 2011
    I run a Sunfire on my LSI's and it runs and sounds perfect.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited March 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    It is a great amp, worthy of your time. The amp is the same as it's American made brethren, and it is an amazing beast of an amp.

    + 1

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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited March 2011
    I have two Sunfire Cinema Grand Amplifiers and they are TOP Notch! I use them on my LSI 25/FX/C setup, waiting to pick up some 7's for the rear, ant that PSW1000 from cstmar01 and that should do it.

    My Pre-amp is a B&K Reference 50 S2

    I definetly recommend the Sunfire Brand.
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited March 2011
    How bout you sell me one of them juanr
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2011
    bdtae5656 wrote: »
    The Grand Cinema is what first started my research on the Sunfire Amps, but I can't find one at the moment.

    Just keep stalking Audiogon.
    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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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited March 2011
    Yes, I want another Sunfire Grand Theater w/405 wpc. These amps are amazing.
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,230
    edited March 2011
    +1 on Sunfire. I have a 400X5 signature and it's a wonderful amp. Best bang for the buck IMHO. Blow your speakers?? LOL, Yeah, if you turn it up so loud your ears are bleeding, maybe so!
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
    http://www.douglasconnection.com
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  • JuanR
    JuanR Posts: 718
    edited March 2011
    bdtae5656 wrote: »
    How bout you sell me one of them juanr


    How about I don't :smile:

    Keep checking Audiogon. They come up often enough that you can fetch one.

    Where are you located? If I see one as I browse i'll keep an eye out for you.
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited March 2011
    Arkadelphia, AR 72 miles from Texarkana
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • bdtae5656
    bdtae5656 Posts: 235
    edited March 2011
    Current source outputs or voltage outputs for L/R, voltage source has a zero ohms, current source has a impedance of 1 ohm. What would be better for the 25's ?
    TV:Sony Bravia XBR4 52'
    Mains: Lsi m 705
    C:Lsi m 706
    Rears: Lsi m 703
    Sub: Epik Empire
    Pre:Marantz AV 7005
    Amp:Sunfire TGA-7400
    Blueray: Opp 93
    A/V Component: Panamax M5100-PM
    Cables: Signal Cable, White Zombie, MIT, Pepster's power cables
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  • w_coyote
    w_coyote Posts: 66
    edited March 2011
    Try both. Listen to each one for a week. Then go with the one you like better. This is very subjective and only you can determine this.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited March 2011
    The Signature model amps are quite dear & difficult to find, but do pop up on a somewhat regular basis. The Cinema Seven (7 channel) is probably the most rare & command close to or over $2k on the used market. When you find one, just be sure to balance your price with the fact they are getting older now & may be due for cap replacement in the next couple of years. That would be determined by several factors including if they spent any time in storage, how hard driven, & the load they were driven into.
    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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