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Polkapops
04-04-2005, 04:52 PM
I just upgraded to the LSi series (thanks to Mantis) and am looking for (at least a) 5 channel amp and pre-amp for a friend of mine who bought my RTi lineup. Particularly looking for something that would juice the RTi12's respectably for him. He's financially challenged (after springing for the RTi's!) and is hoping to be able to get hooked up for around 5 or $600 range - However, I'll help him out if someone's got a killer package at a decent price. Appreciate whatever help I can get - Thanks!

Dan
Polkapops
04-08-2005, 04:28 PM
Or how about a 5.1 pre and a couple of 2 channel amps? Something that would pair up nicely to drive the RTi12's......Thanks,

Dan
ohskigod
04-08-2005, 04:45 PM
its hard to find a cheap 5.1 pre. maybe a reciever with preouts, then a good used 2 channel amp for the 12's (i know they need the juice!). all the other channels can be driven with the reciever. should yield good results.
Airplay355
04-08-2005, 04:54 PM
i don't know if you will be able to ind a nice 5 channel amp and a 5.1 pre amp for under $600....i think a 2 channel amp for the rti12's and a receiver for the rest would work nicely though.
Polkapops
04-08-2005, 04:57 PM
Yeah, that'd work great too! I'll keep my eye open - Actually, I have a 100wpc Hafler amp to power the 12's that he can use until I can get him set up proper on his own - Just want to make sure I pick something up that pairs well together for optimum SQ - Thanks for the tip ohskigod & Airplay! Anyone have a receiver with pre-outs they'd like to part with?
Dan
2+2
04-08-2005, 05:35 PM
your friend may be interested in a HK 80wx5 amp for around 330? Not mine but saw it on another board....I have one and it sounds pretty good...
jdhdiggs
04-08-2005, 06:27 PM
Originally posted by 2+2
your friend may be interested in a HK 80wx5 amp for around 330? Not mine but saw it on another board....I have one and it sounds pretty good...

2+2, I have that exact amp and I got it here for $280+shipping. I need to work out some money issues to see if I can afford an upgrade. If so, I might have the pre and amp in the right price range.
Polkapops
04-08-2005, 06:37 PM
jd - That sounds like it should do the trick!
Wouldn't happen to have a receiver to boot now, wouldja?!:D
jdhdiggs
04-14-2005, 02:30 PM
Items all checked out and udergoing packing. Definately different watching DVD's in 2.0 now, but I'll get used to it... ;)