No worries, i was thinking about running a 20a line anyway. This will just "force" me to.
for both sides of the amp......2 lines, two outlets
Two duplex outlets for one amp? I know it has two power cords but do you think each side needs its own dedicated 20a line? I figured one dedicated line to a duplex outlet would be good for now since where my setup is located in the house now isn't where it's going to be staying.
No worries, i was thinking about running a 20a line anyway. This will just "force" me to.
for both sides of the amp......2 lines, two outlets
Two duplex outlets for one amp? I know it has two power cords but do you think each side needs its own dedicated 20a line? I figured one dedicated line to a duplex outlet would be good for now since where my setup is located in the house now isn't where it's going to be staying.
If it was me and in it's final resting place yes I would run TWO 20amp dedicated lines to two outlets.
I agree, for now I'll run atleast one but maybe two dedicated lines. When i finish the basement and get a dedicated listening room again, i plan to run atleast 3.
That, HCA 3500 when hottodded became what is the Parasound JC series. That 3500 is an awesome kit.
2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk Signature S60's;Cables: Wireworld Eclipse IC; Audioquest Big Sur IC; LAT International speaker cables; PS Audio AC-3 power cords, all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.
All TV's sound enhanced by Polk Magnfi Mini's.
Other; SDA2BTL's, M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All speakers have had crossover rebuilds, resulting in a small fortune invested in Sonicaps, and tweeter upgrades.
Political memes posted as fact and accepted as fact, are sign language of the ignorant, for the ignorant
tonyb said " but even socialists can do a good thing here and there
Social media makes dumb people dumber and smart people dumb and dumber.
No worries, i was thinking about running a 20a line anyway. This will just "force" me to.
for both sides of the amp......2 lines, two outlets
Two duplex outlets for one amp? I know it has two power cords but do you think each side needs its own dedicated 20a line? I figured one dedicated line to a duplex outlet would be good for now since where my setup is located in the house now isn't where it's going to be staying.
If it was me and in it's final resting place yes I would run TWO 20amp dedicated lines to two outlets.
That's what I just did and my amp has no such need, but they told me to do it, so I did! My father would have asked, "If they told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?" Well, Dad, it depends on how high that bridge is...
7.1 - polk RTi10 x 3 (LCR) : FXi3 x 2 : RTi4 x 4 : Sunfire SDS-12 : Yamaha Aventage RX-A2040 : Adcom GFA-7500 : Squeezebox Touch : DIRECTV : Roku SE : Panasonic PT-AX200U PJ @ 120" 5.1 - Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 x 4 : ProCenter 1000 : Klipsch Sub-10 : Pioneer Elite SC-91: DIRECTV : LG OLED55B6P : Roku Premiere+ Garage Duty -polk Monitor 10s : Pioneer A-717 Integrated Amp : Squeezebox Classic
I've always thought the goal of high-end audio was not to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Turn that darn music down' but to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Tell your friends to go home and you can practice later this week'.
I've always thought the goal of high-end audio was not to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Turn that darn music down' but to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Tell your friends to go home and you can practice later this week'.
What is everyone's thoughts on class D amps like the Wyred4Sound sx1000 monoblocks? I've read that they have a ton of power obviously but will they be as sweet/smooth sounding as class A, or A/B?
My dads Pioneer SC-25 receiver sounds pretty good on his speakers, and it uses class D, but I’ve never given it a serious listen. Besides, his speakers aren’t anything great, although he does have a nice Luxman TT
Micah
Main system: Technics SL3200, Shure M97xE, Lafayette LR1100 for tuner, Hagerman Audio Labs Bugle 2 phono stage, NAD C352 integrated, Boston Acoustics VR 2, Boston PV500, generic ICs, and BJC Belden speaker cables.
I've always thought the goal of high-end audio was not to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Turn that darn music down' but to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Tell your friends to go home and you can practice later this week'.
The Pioneer SC series are superb receivers and a type of class D I can stand, but they still don't compare to proper separates. The sound is still two dimensional, though the tone is not as artificial as other D amps I've experienced.
The Pioneer SC series are superb receivers and a type of class D I can stand, but they still don't compare to proper separates. The sound is still two dimensional, though the tone is not as artificial as other D amps I've experienced.
I think that's a fairly good assessment. Class D just lacks some musicality to my ears.
HT SYSTEM-2 channel
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
Cullen modded Sonos
Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
I've been reading some about that Musical Fidelity A5 integrated and it has me intrigued. The specs look good, its deceiving because it doesn't seem to be a physically large piece of equipment. Do you guys think this would be a step up from my B&K seperates and will it have any trouble pushing the big Polks?
I've been reading some about that Musical Fidelity A5 integrated and it has me intrigued. The specs look good, its deceiving because it doesn't seem to be a physically large piece of equipment. Do you guys think this would be a step up from my B&K seperates and will it have any trouble pushing the big Polks?
Yes it's a step up and no, won't have a problem pushing the Polks. The MF A5 is a nice integrated no bones about it. If you can snag one for a great price, do so.
HT SYSTEM-2 channel
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
Cullen modded Sonos
Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
I've been reading some about that Musical Fidelity A5 integrated and it has me intrigued. The specs look good, its deceiving because it doesn't seem to be a physically large piece of equipment. Do you guys think this would be a step up from my B&K seperates and will it have any trouble pushing the big Polks?
Yes it's a step up and no, won't have a problem pushing the Polks. The MF A5 is a nice integrated no bones about it. If you can snag one for a great price, do so.
Thanks Tony, what would a fair price be on one, under 1k?
That's the one I'm interested in, if all looks good i should be able to grab it in a couple days.
Did you get it?
Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404
That's the one I'm interested in, if all looks good i should be able to grab it in a couple days.
Did you get it?
Meeting him tomorrow, he was nice enough to drive half way. I'll post some impressions once i get my ears on it.
Well..,.
Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404
That's the one I'm interested in, if all looks good i should be able to grab it in a couple days.
Did you get it?
Meeting him tomorrow, he was nice enough to drive half way. I'll post some impressions once i get my ears on it.
Well..,.
Sorry for the delayed post, i wasn't able to get it set up until last night. First off, the build quality on this thing is very nice. The amp is much beefier/more nice looking than pictures on the interwebs show. I turned it on and played a few songs to let it warm up while I was doing other things, then i sat down with some bourbon and listened for a while.
First thing I noticed when compared to my B&k gear is a much more quiet background. The imaging is great. I could pinpoint instruments and voices more so than ever before. Overall it has a very smooth musical sound with strong bass and great highs without being shrill. And Tony was correct, this amp has no problem pushing the big Polks, it can really crank if you want it to. I'm very happy with my first impressions and can't wait to listen some more today.
Comments
for both sides of the amp......2 lines, two outlets
Two duplex outlets for one amp? I know it has two power cords but do you think each side needs its own dedicated 20a line? I figured one dedicated line to a duplex outlet would be good for now since where my setup is located in the house now isn't where it's going to be staying.
If it was me and in it's final resting place yes I would run TWO 20amp dedicated lines to two outlets.
All TV's sound enhanced by Polk Magnfi Mini's.
Other; SDA2BTL's, M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All speakers have had crossover rebuilds, resulting in a small fortune invested in Sonicaps, and tweeter upgrades.
Political memes posted as fact and accepted as fact, are sign language of the ignorant, for the ignorant
tonyb said " but even socialists can do a good thing here and there
Social media makes dumb people dumber and smart people dumb and dumber.
That's what I just did and my amp has no such need, but they told me to do it, so I did! My father would have asked, "If they told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it?" Well, Dad, it depends on how high that bridge is...
5.1 - Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 x 4 : ProCenter 1000 : Klipsch Sub-10 : Pioneer Elite SC-91: DIRECTV : LG OLED55B6P : Roku Premiere+
Garage Duty - polk Monitor 10s : Pioneer A-717 Integrated Amp : Squeezebox Classic
Their bodies would break my fall
Main system: Technics SL3200, Shure M97xE, Lafayette LR1100 for tuner, Hagerman Audio Labs Bugle 2 phono stage, NAD C352 integrated, Boston Acoustics VR 2, Boston PV500, generic ICs, and BJC Belden speaker cables.
Desktop: Dell Precision 690 running iTunes, Yamaha RX-v665, Monitor Audio R90s, Velodyne VA-907, generic ICs and speaker cables.
I have absolutely no desire to land on any of my friend's bodies.
Haha good point. Still though, better than going splat.
Main system: Technics SL3200, Shure M97xE, Lafayette LR1100 for tuner, Hagerman Audio Labs Bugle 2 phono stage, NAD C352 integrated, Boston Acoustics VR 2, Boston PV500, generic ICs, and BJC Belden speaker cables.
Desktop: Dell Precision 690 running iTunes, Yamaha RX-v665, Monitor Audio R90s, Velodyne VA-907, generic ICs and speaker cables.
Speakers: Harbeth: 30.2, SHL5+; Usher: Be-10, T-515; Rosso Fiorentino: Elba, Pienza, Certaldo, Fiesole, Volterra; Polk: T50, Signature S15, RTA 15tl, RTi12; Sonner Audio Allegro Unum, Legato Unum, Legato Semis, Legato Duo; Emerald Physics CS-2.8; Klipsch KLF-20
Preamps: Shuguang S200MK, Dayens Ampino, Parasound P5
Amps: Shuguang S845MK, Dayens Ampino Monoblocks, Parasound A23
Integrateds: Triode Corporation TRV-88SER, MastersounD: BoX, Dueventi, Compact 845, Evolution 845; North Star Design Blue Diamond
Sources: AURALiC Aries, Denon HEOS Link, North Star Design: Magnifico, Supremo, Incanto, Intenso, Venti
Cabling: Wireworld
TV: Sony XBR-75X940C
Main system: Technics SL3200, Shure M97xE, Lafayette LR1100 for tuner, Hagerman Audio Labs Bugle 2 phono stage, NAD C352 integrated, Boston Acoustics VR 2, Boston PV500, generic ICs, and BJC Belden speaker cables.
Desktop: Dell Precision 690 running iTunes, Yamaha RX-v665, Monitor Audio R90s, Velodyne VA-907, generic ICs and speaker cables.
Speakers: Harbeth: 30.2, SHL5+; Usher: Be-10, T-515; Rosso Fiorentino: Elba, Pienza, Certaldo, Fiesole, Volterra; Polk: T50, Signature S15, RTA 15tl, RTi12; Sonner Audio Allegro Unum, Legato Unum, Legato Semis, Legato Duo; Emerald Physics CS-2.8; Klipsch KLF-20
Preamps: Shuguang S200MK, Dayens Ampino, Parasound P5
Amps: Shuguang S845MK, Dayens Ampino Monoblocks, Parasound A23
Integrateds: Triode Corporation TRV-88SER, MastersounD: BoX, Dueventi, Compact 845, Evolution 845; North Star Design Blue Diamond
Sources: AURALiC Aries, Denon HEOS Link, North Star Design: Magnifico, Supremo, Incanto, Intenso, Venti
Cabling: Wireworld
TV: Sony XBR-75X940C
I think that's a fairly good assessment. Class D just lacks some musicality to my ears.
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
Cullen modded Sonos
Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
B&k 1430
Tad 803 speakers
Yes it's a step up and no, won't have a problem pushing the Polks. The MF A5 is a nice integrated no bones about it. If you can snag one for a great price, do so.
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Dynaudio Audience 72
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cary xciter dac
Cullen modded Sonos
Joule la-100 pre
B&k Ref 4420 amp
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Analysis plus crystal oval ic's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
B&k 1430
Tad 803 speakers
Thanks Tony, what would a fair price be on one, under 1k?
There's one for $900 on US audiomart right now
http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649431963-musical-fidelity-a5-integrated-amplifier/
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
Did you get it?
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404
Meeting him tomorrow, he was nice enough to drive half way. I'll post some impressions once i get my ears on it.
Well..,.
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404
Sorry for the delayed post, i wasn't able to get it set up until last night. First off, the build quality on this thing is very nice. The amp is much beefier/more nice looking than pictures on the interwebs show. I turned it on and played a few songs to let it warm up while I was doing other things, then i sat down with some bourbon and listened for a while.
First thing I noticed when compared to my B&k gear is a much more quiet background. The imaging is great. I could pinpoint instruments and voices more so than ever before. Overall it has a very smooth musical sound with strong bass and great highs without being shrill. And Tony was correct, this amp has no problem pushing the big Polks, it can really crank if you want it to. I'm very happy with my first impressions and can't wait to listen some more today.