Seperate amp for 7's?

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  • Zen Dragon
    Zen Dragon Posts: 501
    edited April 2006
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    This is a pro amp. Now Carver amps in general are a little smaller than comparable amps due to their power supply design, but this amp looks a tad thinner. I am not familiar with how it would perform in a home audio set-up. I would not purchase it until you get confirmation from some people who have used them for this purpose.
    Hopefully someone on the forum has had experience, but my gut feeling is this would not be your best option for a home set-up.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2006
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    Thanks Zen, I think I'll try to get my hands on a DH-500 or 1.5t or M-400t. But the DH-500 doesnt go as inexpencive as the 1.5t or the m-400t.

    Would you have any other manufactures in mind, (to keep my eye out for) around the $200 mark with 200wpch or more @4-8 ohms? Something to drive my subs with incase I decide to leave the Hafler on the 7's.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • Zen Dragon
    Zen Dragon Posts: 501
    edited April 2006
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    $200 is a little on the lean side for good quality. I doubt you would find a functioning DH500 in that range. Lots of opinions in the forums on good amps. Lots of info can be found using the search function. Here's a quick list, but again if you could push into the $300+ range you'd have better luck.
    Carver
    NAD
    Parasound
    Outlaw
    B&K
    Rotel
    Adcom

    I'm sure I've missed some.
    Good Luck.
    The Family
    Polk SDA-1C's
    Polk SDA-2
    Polk Monitor 10B's
    Polk LSI-9's
    Polk Monitor 5's
    Polk 5 jr's
    Polk PSW-450 Sub
    Polk CSI40 Center

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  • Zen Dragon
    Zen Dragon Posts: 501
    edited April 2006
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    jakelm wrote:
    Something to drive my subs with incase I decide to leave the Hafler on the 7's.

    If you are only looking to drive subs with the amp the Carver PM350 may fit the bill nicely for that duty. Musical fidelity is not needed for a sub as you are only passing the lower frequency signals.
    The Family
    Polk SDA-1C's
    Polk SDA-2
    Polk Monitor 10B's
    Polk LSI-9's
    Polk Monitor 5's
    Polk 5 jr's
    Polk PSW-450 Sub
    Polk CSI40 Center

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2006
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    Bag a used Crown / QSC to run your subs and call it a day.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2006
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    Agree...

    ...and the DH-500 has reliability issues. I would not go that route.

    jm,
    I thought you had a 1.5t with a SN in the 7000's in your sights for $200.
    More later,
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2006
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    No Tour, I lost it.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2006
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    I have this one in my sights,http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9716293468&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 but I doubt it will stay in my price range.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2006
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    and this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9717481168&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 but I dont know what his reserve could be.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • Zen Dragon
    Zen Dragon Posts: 501
    edited April 2006
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    jakelm wrote:
    I have this one in my sights,http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9716293468&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 but I doubt it will stay in my price range.

    The A-760 is a nice amp, but be careful on that one. It is missing an input RCA jack and the seller has not tested it other than power up. The seller also has a policy that unit must be verified to be working by the buyer within 48 hours or no return possible.
    You would need to find a way to test both channels rather quickly after purchase.
    On the bright side if you are handy with things like replacing an RCA jack, and the unit works, you should be able to pick it up below market value.
    Good luck.
    The Family
    Polk SDA-1C's
    Polk SDA-2
    Polk Monitor 10B's
    Polk LSI-9's
    Polk Monitor 5's
    Polk 5 jr's
    Polk PSW-450 Sub
    Polk CSI40 Center

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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited April 2006
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    I am , I repaired my Hafler with 2 new RCA inputs and a new switch. So if thats the only problem I think I can handle it.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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