Rotel amp

[gwh]

Was considering purchasing this amp to run in a three channel config. at a pair of lsi7’s and a lsic.
Would this amp be a good match for the lsi’s?
Is this a good price for this amp?
Thanks,
G




rotel (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5728961575&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting)

[F1nut]

That one isn't going to work for you. The LSi's are 4 ohm speakers and the Rotel when bridged to a 3 channel amp is only rated to drive 8 ohm speakers. Rotel makes a good product and they make a dedicated 3 channel amp, so maybe you'd want to keep a eye out for one of those. Check Audiogon too.

[sowen010599]

What's your price range?

[gwh]

Up to $450.
Really looking for a five channel, but I'm considering several options.

[sowen010599]

It's gonna be tough to find any decent amp that will suit what you are looking to do with that budget. $450 pretty much limits you to a stereo amp. What you might think about is the Marantz MA-500 monoblocks. You could get 3 for close that. I was running 5 before I upgraded. They'll do 180 watts into 4 ohms. Not a bad little amp either.

[phoneisbusy]

I have that amp. It's a nice amp but probably not appropriate for your speakers. It's power up thump in bridged mode canl make you winch at times.

regards

Dave

[Dennis Gardner]

There are 3 of these amps on ebay right now in Dallas. They would push your LSi7s real nice.

Sometmes you can pick these up seperately as M1s or mounted on a rack together they are called an M3.


Soundstream M1s (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=67786&item=5728213197&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)

Cheers,

Dennis

[gwh]

As always, I appreciate the info.
G

[2+2]

You can get a Harman PA5800 used for about your price range which will drive your surrounds...I am waiting for mine that I got on ebay. It got extremely good reviews for the price and can ddrive 4 ohms at about 110 watts/ch. They are supposed to have that great HK sound....

[ohskigod]

i use that amp for my front soundstage. got it for a rediculously cheap price as a floor model at 6th ave electronics. i have 2 of the sections bridged powering rta-12's realized they are 4 ohms and was not too kosher, but it has driven the 4 ohm load for almost 2 years without breaking a sweat. if you can get the amp for a great price, i wouldnt rule it out. i love the amp, and as i said, it drives my 4 ohm load speakers without breaking a sweat.

[ohskigod]

Originally posted by phoneisbusy
I have that amp. It's a nice amp but probably not appropriate for your speakers. It's power up thump in bridged mode canl make you winch at times.

regards

Dave



this is true, it does pop like hell at times.