I'm thinking about selling out

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,371
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    I am just tired of all the wires and crap behind my entertainment center and would love to tidy it all up with less gear drawing less power taking up less room and lastly requiring less repairing.

    What would you do?

    I went through this same thing several months ago. The plan was to "simplify" my system. Buy an SC-05, sell the amp, and live happily ever after. Great plan in theory, but in reality...

    My system sounded good on just the SC-05. The problem came when my amp didn't sell. I've got an amp sitting here unused so I decide that I'll just hook it up until it sells. Nope. Though the difference in SQ wasn't night and day, it was significant enough that I decided I wasn't going to sell my amp.

    That being said, the SC you're looking at is obviously better than my 05 so...
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited July 2014
    Maybe the new Elite SC unit will work for you...but given where your current system is, only trying one out will you really know.

    Like others, I say do what you are already doing and go used. Find a more capable AVR as a Pre/Pro and a single 5-7 Channel amp. As far as wires...get some wire organizers, do it right once, then don't look back there again. :)

    Onkyo TX-NR3009 - $625
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/121383929524

    Sunfire TGA-7400 - $599 and up
    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/4532588967.html
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunfire-TGA-7400-7-Channel-Amplifier-400w-to-800w-Theater-Grand-Amplifier-Amp-/221486987816?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item3391a73a28

    Now you are talking 400-800 watts x 7, 9.2 Capability, 7 Rear, 1 Front HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, 4K scaling, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 w/ Dynamic EQ & Dynamic Volume.

    I think that Onkyo should make a nice Preamp. IMO, the TX-NR3008 I picked up sounds better to me than the SR806 I had and for some reason even better than the three Elite SC-05, 25, 65 units I had in some ways. Maybe I need my head checked? or need to hear them side by side? But I swear the unit sounds better in Pure Direct listening to music. The remote and Audyssey mic recently showed up...so I plan to run XT32 this weekend....a first for me so I will see what it does.

    Anyway, having worked inside the SR806 and the TX-NR3008, the latter is more robust internally. Maybe not what you are looking for in downsizing...but the unit is big and heavy.
    Onkyo_TX-NR3009_InnenlebenGesamt.jpg
    Also, so far it seems the 3009 units are less prone to the HDMI issues of the 3008, 3007 unit. I had to reflow the DSP chip on my unit...the reason I got it for so cheap.
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Sub 1 - Mirage Omni S8 | Sub 2 - Mirage Omni S8

    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VR3 | Center - Boston Acoustics VR920 | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - HSU VTF-2 mk3 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    Crap may pick up that Sunfire...... Dibbs
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    Crap may pick up that Sunfire...... Dibbs
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,885
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Crap may pick up that Sunfire...... Dibbs

    I will cede to you good sir, but promise me you WILL pull the trigger on this one without having to sell something first. Buy now and sell later.

    I fear this one is on Ebay as well, and it will go well beyond the price it sits at now, perhaps up to 1600 before it's over, so seal the deal on the CL ad and hope he does not want to let the auction ride out...
    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 680d DSD

    “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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I will cede to you good sir, but promise me you WILL pull the trigger on this one without having to sell something first. Buy now and sell later.

    I fear this one is on Ebay as well, and it will go well beyond the price it sits at now, perhaps up to 1600 before it's over, so seal the deal on the CL ad and hope he does not want to let the auction ride out...

    I'm waiting to hear back shot him an email.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited July 2014
    Yeah man, call him up and get that amp! I was suprised when I saw it.

    ... Tell the Mrs. I said I'm sorry. LOL!
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Sub 1 - Mirage Omni S8 | Sub 2 - Mirage Omni S8

    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VR3 | Center - Boston Acoustics VR920 | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - HSU VTF-2 mk3 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,995
    edited July 2014
    This one time at band camp.















    Good luck, and have fun, that's what it's all about anyways..
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2014
    WLDock wrote: »
    Maybe the new Elite SC unit will work for you...but given where your current system is, only trying one out will you really know.

    Like others, I say do what you are already doing and go used. Find a more capable AVR as a Pre/Pro and a single 5-7 Channel amp. As far as wires...get some wire organizers, do it right once, then don't look back there again. :)

    Onkyo TX-NR3009 - $625
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/121383929524

    Sunfire TGA-7400 - $599 and up
    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/4532588967.html
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunfire-TGA-7400-7-Channel-Amplifier-400w-to-800w-Theater-Grand-Amplifier-Amp-/221486987816?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item3391a73a28

    Now you are talking 400-800 watts x 7, 9.2 Capability, 7 Rear, 1 Front HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, 4K scaling, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 w/ Dynamic EQ & Dynamic Volume.

    I think that Onkyo should make a nice Preamp. IMO, the TX-NR3008 I picked up sounds better to me than the SR806 I had and for some reason even better than the three Elite SC-05, 25, 65 units I had in some ways. Maybe I need my head checked? or need to hear them side by side? But I swear the unit sounds better in Pure Direct listening to music. The remote and Audyssey mic recently showed up...so I plan to run XT32 this weekend....a first for me so I will see what it does.

    Anyway, having worked inside the SR806 and the TX-NR3008, the latter is more robust internally. Maybe not what you are looking for in downsizing...but the unit is big and heavy.
    Onkyo_TX-NR3009_InnenlebenGesamt.jpg
    Also, so far it seems the 3009 units are less prone to the HDMI issues of the 3008, 3007 unit. I had to reflow the DSP chip on my unit...the reason I got it for so cheap.

    Great price on the Onkyo, there. I must say that although that Onkyo has newer HDMI tech in it and is a higher number and newer model. The essential structure of the transformer, caps, heat sink, fans, etc. Is an almost exact copy of my TX-SR 805. Which is one reason I still have it. The 805 was a spectacular bargain for its time, weight, amps and power. Can still hang with the upper level Onkyos power-wise, no problem!

    TOTL Onkyos are nothing to sneeze at. I'd put them right up there with the Pioneer in terms of power and features. Good HT sound too. The Pio amps might be a little better for "music" though?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    The CL seller told me the unit sold. I doubt it as I think it's the unit on eBay and he realized he's gonna get a lot more than he listed it on CL for.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2014
    Sell out. Lol
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited July 2014
    Yep, the legend, the 805 is a brute. These older upper units are all big heavy and run HOT! The 806, and the Elite SC units I could put on the A/V rack...not the case with the 3008. It will be on a black granite slab right in front to allow it to get some air. Something to consider as that 3009 or one of their Preamps is larger and twice as heavy as the DTR-5.9. May or may not be what he is after...



    ...and yep, that is probably the same one on ebay. Too bad...but I bet it sells for less than $1K. Did you see the one listed in Chi town for $1500? http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ele/4554856957.html
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Sub 1 - Mirage Omni S8 | Sub 2 - Mirage Omni S8

    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VR3 | Center - Boston Acoustics VR920 | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - HSU VTF-2 mk3 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    WLDock wrote: »
    Yep, the legend, the 805 is a brute. These older upper units are all big heavy and run HOT! The 806, and the Elite SC units I could put on the A/V rack...not the case with the 3008. It will be on a black granite slab right in front to allow it to get some air. Something to consider as that 3009 or one of their Preamps is larger and twice as heavy as the DTR-5.9. May or may not be what he is after...[/url]

    Yeah, I am just not sure how much I am feeling Onkyo... Integra's got a 3 year warranty, and after 3 HDMI boards on this current unit, I'd have been screwed with the Onkyo as it woulda been way past its warranty after the second board....

    I am honestly thinking Anthem or even a Pio as a pre, in which case I would likely step down to something like the 81 or 83 to save a couple bucks to spend on a better amp.
    WLDock wrote: »
    ...and yep, that is probably the same one on ebay. Too bad...but I bet it sells for less than $1K. Did you see the one listed in Chi town for $1500? http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ele/4554856957.html

    I bet it goes close to 2k... those things are RARE and REALLY REALLY good.

    The one in chi town is outside what I can spend right now or I would be on that.

    I may just have to pony up and get a dealer special somewhere on one of the sunfire units, like a 7201 as the 7501 would break the bank..
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,885
    edited July 2014
    Sitting on 6 minutes on Ebay and I am the top bidder... I doubt I will win seeing as though my max bid is already run up.(crosses fingers)
    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 680d DSD

    “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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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,358
    edited July 2014
    The more toys the better! In the end, the one with the most wins!
    Carl

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,885
    edited July 2014
    could not have called that selling price better even with a crystal ball... 1600.00 shipped.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunfire-TGA-7400-7-Channel-Amplifier-400w-to-800w-Theater-Grand-Amplifier-Amp-/221486987816?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item3391a73a28
    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 680d DSD

    “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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,067
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    I am just tired of all the wires and crap behind my entertainment center and would love to tidy it all up with less gear drawing less power taking up less room and lastly requiring less repairing.

    Yet....you seem to be back to square one.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
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    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    Yet....you seem to be back to square one.

    Yes it appears I am.

    However if nothing else if I can consolidate into either a good 5 channel or 7 channel amp, I can at least eliminate a piece of equipment and a powercord from the mix.

    I may just go 180 entirely and look at buying a pre-amp only like a Marantz unit with Audyssey XT or XT 32 (if I can afford that) and then look for a really nice amp...

    But we will see......
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,067
    edited July 2014
    If your thinking pre/pro....and sound quality is important, look no further.

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/processors-cary-audio-design-cinema-12-preamp-av-processor-2014-07-10-home-theater-94118-san-francisco-ca
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • D_M
    D_M Posts: 175
    edited July 2014
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Tony, a fantastic suggestion...aside from the 6-7 HDMI inputs he is looking for. My advice to Dan is that he sells his wife so that she will no longer try and keep his addiction in check! :cheesygrin:

    That's probably the worst option. She said he can keep the nest and add more next year. I'll take " you can add more toys next year", any day!!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Tony, a fantastic suggestion...aside from the 6-7 HDMI inputs he is looking for. My advice to Dan is that he sells his wife so that she will no longer try and keep his addiction in check! :cheesygrin:

    LOL... shes the reason I am not down to my last dollar with a house full of speakers along with a storage unit or two or three lol....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    LOL... shes the reason I am not down to my last dollar with a house full of speakers along with a storage unit or two or three lol....

    Dan I told you not to mention my personal problems on Club Polk.....

    I don't have a hoarding problem, it's a nice vintage collection and the house is just too small. LOL
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    TNHNDYMAN wrote: »
    Dan I told you not to mention my personal problems on Club Polk.....

    I don't have a hoarding problem, it's a nice vintage collection and the house is just too small. LOL

    Travis... see below.... my comment was overly broad, and honestly applies to most of us here but.....
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    There is only one storage unit and it is so my house isn't full of speakers thank you very much! :evil: :cheesygrin:

    BINGO!

    ALL YOUR LSI ARE BELONG TO US
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,067
    edited July 2014
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Tony, a fantastic suggestion...aside from the 6-7 HDMI inputs he is looking for. My advice to Dan is that he sells his wife so that she will no longer try and keep his addiction in check! :cheesygrin:

    I thought it had 10 hdmi ports ? You need more than that and I'd consider you a recluse.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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