Is the Yamaha P3500s a good amp for Polk Audio Rti a9's?

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Masengp9
Masengp9 Posts: 14
edited July 2024 in Technical/Setup
I just bought a pair of rti a9's recently and am running them on a Denon 4308ci currently, I feel they could be lacking in sound and was thinking of buying the Yamaha P3500s pro amp to power the speakers. Was wanting opinions too see if that amp would be a good idea or what amps would be better for a fair budget?

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,787
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    OH Boy ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ

    Are you just trolling or do you want a serious answer?
  • Masengp9
    Masengp9 Posts: 14
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    Well there is a reason I'm asking so a serious one would be good ๐Ÿ˜‚
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,787
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    Well there is a reason I'm asking so a serious one would be good ๐Ÿ˜‚

    Why did you jump to pro amp?
    There are many many great used amp in the market. If you're just wanting LOUD with very little money spent, then we may disagree. The RtiA9's love current and can be very bright since they are voiced to movies more than music. Pro amps and bright speakers usually are not a good combo.
  • Masengp9
    Masengp9 Posts: 14
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    Well mostly because I burned majority of my budget on the speakers and was thinking that it could be a good amp for the money since I've seen the good amps be like 1-2k.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,787
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    You get what you pay for either way. The 4308 is a good receiver, mind your manners on the volume and save money.
    Parasound, B&K, Sunfire are good options.
  • Masengp9
    Masengp9 Posts: 14
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    I see I see. Any specific amps that you'd recommend for em?
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,787
    edited July 2024
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    Parasound, B&K, Sunfire are good options.

    I'll also mention Aragon 4004mk2 as well. Seen them way under 1k usually on the 600-700 range. 200wpc at 8ohm, 400wpc at 4 ohm.
  • Masengp9
    Masengp9 Posts: 14
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    Fair enough, What specs should I look for exactly in those amps?
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,787
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    Fair enough, What specs should I look for exactly in those amps?

    The ability to double their power from 8ohm to 4ohm will indicate they have a good power supply and the ability to deliver high current. These I have listed are good solid designs and if they do not double down they get darn near to it. Parasound and B&K have a warmer sound signature that should match up very well with the RtiA9's
  • Masengp9
    Masengp9 Posts: 14
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    Ahh okay that makes sense, I appreciate the help with all this ๐Ÿ˜…
  • Masengp9
    Masengp9 Posts: 14
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    Oh and how much wpc should I look for in those amps?
  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,774
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    Why are the questions getting asked in the posts immediately after they are getting answered? :p
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,787
    edited July 2024
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    Attention deficit disorder ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚
  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,774
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    What type of disorder would cause this?

    :p
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,787
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    Putting the wrong verb in the noun positions with adjectives backed up with pronouns with latanese
  • Masengp9
    Masengp9 Posts: 14
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    I'm a wee bit stupid and not super knowledgeable ๐Ÿ˜‚
  • Masengp9
    Masengp9 Posts: 14
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    Parasound, B&K, Sunfire are good options.

    I'll also mention Aragon 4004mk2 as well. Seen them way under 1k usually on the 600-700 range. 200wpc at 8ohm, 400wpc at 4 ohm.

    Legit didn't see this earlier I'm so sorry ๐Ÿ˜‚