Which 5ch Amp?

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2008
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    Nice setup
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  • dylanblada
    dylanblada Posts: 77
    edited May 2008
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    Thanks, those 4's I got from you are perfect.
    So, progress report:
    I rewired everything, so that the Parasound Is bridged for the mains and ch5 runs the center. Since you can't bridge the last (technically the first) two channels, ch.6 is not used. The surrounds are all powered by the AVR. Recalibrated levels and played some concert DVDs, as well as a few movies on BRD (Pan's Labyrinh on BRD is incredible). Honestly, I can't really tell any difference is SQ. The only thing is it might, maybe not be as loud (only at very high volumes), but that isn't a huge deal, because you can't really listen at that high a level for long. So, I'll have to give it another couple of days, but I don't really think the Carver is necessary. On one hand, I'd hate to sell it becasue I wanted it for so long and finally got an awesome deal on it, but on the other, I could make a bit of profit on it. Plus it's nice and small (at least compared to the Parasound) and I like the level meters that tell how hard it is actaully being pushed. So, untill I decide for sure, if anyone is interested in the Carver, let me know.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2008
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    Don't be too much in a hurry to toss that Carver Dylan. Especially if you step up to the LSI series, that amp will come in really handy.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited May 2008
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    I stole a B&K amp from a fellow Polkie and lovin it. (Thanks Sami)

    I was sceptical about the 105 w/pch, (manely because of the 200w/prch fetish going around) but quickly learned, this amp can handle just about anything I throw at it. And produces clear and dynamic audio at very high volumes.
    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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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2008
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    The 1206 is a beast! I owned one for a while and would've kept it for good, but found out it had two bad channels so sent it back.

    Built quality and finish is awesome. BTW, I think you got an insanely good price. I know they go for up to $800-$1000 on agon from time to time. Nice score, nice setup.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • dylanblada
    dylanblada Posts: 77
    edited May 2008
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    Thanks guys.
    I had to put some bracing on my A/V rack ao it wouldn't break through. For the time being, I think the Carver will stay, just because. Not sure if I'll be stepping up much more in the near future, but spreading the load on the Parasound can't hurt. Now if I ever got a good offer on the Carver, it might be a differant story.....
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  • dylanblada
    dylanblada Posts: 77
    edited May 2008
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    One issure I did encounter is that my banana plugs don't stay in the Carvers posts. I had to go to bare wire, but I don't really like that, is there anything I can do about that besides tape them in there or get spades?
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  • JDOGG
    JDOGG Posts: 433
    edited May 2008
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    Nice theater Dylan!:)
    Panasonic VIERA 46" 1080p plasma
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Klipsch RF-7(bi-amped)
    Klipsch RF-25
    Xbox 360 with HD DVD
    Playstation 3
    Cobalt Cable
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2008
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    Dylan how much for the carver?
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  • dylanblada
    dylanblada Posts: 77
    edited May 2008
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    you get my PM Leroy?
    Any ideas on the binding post issue?
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