Amp for LSiM 707

chris23120
chris23120 Posts: 95
edited April 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
I have been reading a lot about these LSiM 707's and am getting ready to buy a set for 2 channel use. What would a good amp in the $2500 or less price range be to power these? Thanks.
Samsung UN55C6500 55" LED
Onkyo TX-NR3007
Polk Audio RT5000
-RT3000 front
-CS1000 center
-FX1000 dipole
Polk Audio PSW1000 5.1 sub
Polk Audio microPRO 4000 x2 5.2 subs:biggrin:
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2012
    http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/p/74030/117839/332077

    If you're willing to pay for shipping, a free trail of above unit: http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/p/74030/117839/740671
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited September 2012
    I love the LSiM's. I've never heard the towers, but the 703's are excellent, and they definitely need to good electronics to let you hear what they're capable of.

    Your budget will allow for a vast number of great amps. Are you looking to buy new or used? That's a big first consideration.

    What will make up the rest of this 2-channel setup? Depending on what you have/what you have in mind, some of that money may be better spent elsewhere in the system.


    Congrats on deciding to go LSiM! You'll be very happy!:biggrin:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

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    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • parimento1
    parimento1 Posts: 15
    edited September 2012
    You may even try biamping them as they are very power hungry and may benefit from that.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,000
    edited September 2012
    Parasound and Sunfire signature amps sounded superb on these speakers. The Sunfire's can be had well within budget and the Parasound is a bit more expensive but still within range.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2012
    Running a parasound halo amp on my lsim's and they sound great.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited September 2012
    Tons of amps in the 2500 range. Comes down to also what pre are you mating it with etc. tell us some more about the sound you like and what else is being paired with it.
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  • Tankman
    Tankman Posts: 419
    edited September 2012
    Check out a BK Butler Amp.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,963
    edited September 2012
    take a look at the usher r 1.5.
    http://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/3_power_amps_e.html
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  • polkrt3000p
    polkrt3000p Posts: 145
    edited October 2012
    Love sunfire stuff, but Adcoms always had a place in my house. It may not be the best, but you will need to blow a lot of coin to beat it, just my opinion.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,184
    edited October 2012
    A set of SX-1000 monos from W4S would fit the bill nicely...
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,998
    edited October 2012
    A few solid suggestions all under your budget and available right now.

    BAT VK-200, VK-220 or VK-500

    Bel Canto Design Evo200.2 monoblocks

    I've heard the 707's on Bel Canto, a perfect match.

    Consider this integrated as well.

    Plinus 9200
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,561
    edited October 2012
    I ran the LSim703's off a few different things but when I connected them to our Bryston system , magic came to mind many times.

    I saw this amp over on the gon , I suggest checking it out. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-bryston-4b-sst-black-2012-10-05-amplifiers-44721-canton-oh
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  • DAlba
    DAlba Posts: 124
    edited February 2013
    I will be getting a complete LSiM surround system with the 707's upfront. Any recommendations on a 7ch amp under $3000?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2013
    I use the 5 channel version for my HT. http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/p/74030/117839/339145
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited February 2013
    check out the B&K Reference 200.7
    200w x7 and I think it will run you about $2600 new.
    http://www.bkcomp.com/products/amplifiers/?tx_ttproducts_pi1%5BbackPID%5D=14&tx_ttproducts_pi1%5Bproduct%5D=10&cHash=f7aaf13d9a
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  • Habanero Monk
    Habanero Monk Posts: 715
    edited February 2013
    ATI has some multi-channel offerings. From what an Audioholics member posted the ATI 3000 series is the Mark Levinson 532H.

    I guess they are under $3K if used is an option. Emotiva has some new amps out as well. Although you may need dedicated power outlet by the looks of them:eek:
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,327
    edited February 2013
    I'm running a pair of d-Sonic M2-600M monoblocks with my KEF Q900's...I can't say enough good things about them. Highly recommended. Well within your budget.
    http://www.d-sonic.net/
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited February 2013
    Looking at all the amps everybody has listed and I must say this isn't going to make it easy. These are all awesome Amps. Good Luck!
    B&W CM9Classé Sigma
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  • chris23120
    chris23120 Posts: 95
    edited April 2013
    Agreed. When I get to 100 posts I will start looking to see what is in the classifieds...
    Samsung UN55C6500 55" LED
    Onkyo TX-NR3007
    Polk Audio RT5000
    -RT3000 front
    -CS1000 center
    -FX1000 dipole
    Polk Audio PSW1000 5.1 sub
    Polk Audio microPRO 4000 x2 5.2 subs:biggrin:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,998
    edited April 2013
    No, he meant the amps listed above in this thread. I took a quick look in the FM for you and there's nothing right now.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited April 2013
    chris23120 wrote: »
    Agreed. When I get to 100 posts I will start looking to see what is in the classifieds...

    Dust in the closet....kidding. It's a hoax, there is no classified section here. Don't know who told you, but I am sure it was a joke.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,519
    edited April 2013
    halenhoang wrote: »
    Dust in the closet....kidding. It's a hoax, there is no classified section here. Don't know who told you, but I am sure it was a joke.

    And your Usher's were just a dream....:lol:
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 9,022
    edited April 2013
    Hello...echo, echo. Nope, nothing to see here...
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited April 2013
    Hehe. Was just having some Friday fun. There are tons of amps out there under that price range. Since you are going for home theater, get an emotiva amp. Ice amps or class d, the ones in receivers, simply can't touch the bang of emotiva.

    There, my Friday night suddenly became multitudes better.
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  • chris23120
    chris23120 Posts: 95
    edited April 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    No, he meant the amps listed above in this thread. I took a quick look in the FM for you and there's nothing right now.
    Thanks for checking.
    Samsung UN55C6500 55" LED
    Onkyo TX-NR3007
    Polk Audio RT5000
    -RT3000 front
    -CS1000 center
    -FX1000 dipole
    Polk Audio PSW1000 5.1 sub
    Polk Audio microPRO 4000 x2 5.2 subs:biggrin:
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 9,022
    edited April 2013
    chris23120 wrote: »
    Thanks for checking.

    1 more usless post. 26 to go...
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  • chris23120
    chris23120 Posts: 95
    edited April 2013
    ken brydson wrote: »
    1 more usless post. 26 to go...

    25 to go...
    Samsung UN55C6500 55" LED
    Onkyo TX-NR3007
    Polk Audio RT5000
    -RT3000 front
    -CS1000 center
    -FX1000 dipole
    Polk Audio PSW1000 5.1 sub
    Polk Audio microPRO 4000 x2 5.2 subs:biggrin:
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  • jumpindick
    jumpindick Posts: 428
    edited April 2013
    look at parasound halo series as well. Can't say about any other brand since I have no experience with them, but halo A21 is a great amp and gets me what I wanted.
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