Advice Please

[AirborneJay]

Hey everyone, I'm new here, I just bought a 5.1 LSi system, LSi 15 front, LSi C center, LSi FX rear, and PSW 1000, I think it sounds awesome. and before people start flaming me saying wrong topic, please read on. I am mainly concerned with the 2ch aspect of this as I am more into music than movies. I currently have an Onkyo TX-DS696. I know these speakers (the LSi 15s) would sound much beter if I had a more serious amp pushing them. My plan is to use the Onkyo (for now anyway) as a pre amp for the fronts and amp for the center and rears. So my question is what would be a good amp sub $1000 range around 200w per ch. Any and all suggestions welcomed. Thanks in advance for the advice.

[Joey_V]

Around $1000 or less?

You have several choices... you can get a low end Classe or a mid-end Rotel, for example. If you move up a few hundred, and you should, you can get my amp used for around $1300.... the Rotel RB1090, an amp that should serve you well for many years.

There are other amps, many more.... like the Parasound A21 which can be had for about $1200-1300... or many older variations of it. There are also numerous Toooob amps that many here would probably recommend.

That $1000 mark is a good budget to be in if buying used.

[cmy330go]

Joey V is right. There are many good options in this price range.

For what it's worth I have the smaller version of the Parasound amp Joey_V mentioned and have been very happy with it. It is the Parasound Halo A23. Rated at 200Wpc into 4ohms. This amp can be had new or used for well under $1k.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Enjoy your new system!

[ribbit]

joey, do u have a pair of rc1070 and rb1090 or do you have a speaker switcher?

[Zero]

Welcome to Club Polk - killer HT you got in the works.

The Polk LSi series typically responds very well to amplifiers with high damping factors (ala, an amp that control speakers very well). The above suggestions such as the Rotel 1080 and the Parasound Halo A23 are solid choices. Both pieces of equipment are well made, reliable, and have always been a solid match with the LSi series.

Another option I want to throw out there is the Odyssey Khartago (new) or a used Marsh A200S (or 400S if you get lucky enough). I found both amps matched the Lsi-15 *VERY!* well. Both have generous power supplies and capacitance and have more of a neutral sound, which is right up the Lsi's alley. Both have won many accolades. For high-powered amplifiers that run in the 1g territory (with the Khartago in stock form, only $795 new w/ 20 year warranty)... these are the best I've yet to experience on the LSi.

As always, it is encouraged for you to try out as many solutions and settle down with what you like the most!

[cfrizz]

I know it's not what you asked for & more than you wanted to spend, but I say buy once & be done with it!

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I have the Sunfire & I love it. Unless it breaks I don't anticipate needing another amp in my lifetime!

[amulford]

Even if it does, Cathy, you can send it to Shonomish, WA., and get it right...

I second the Sunfire. 800 WPC peak at 4 Ohms. It would blow you away.

[seo]

Even if it does, Cathy, you can send it to Shonomish, WA., and get it right...

I second the Sunfire. 800 WPC peak at 4 Ohms. It would blow you away.

Send it directly to me in Snohomish.....:) ;)

[cfrizz]

That's good to know!:D


Even if it does, Cathy, you can send it to Shonomish, WA., and get it right...

I second the Sunfire. 800 WPC peak at 4 Ohms. It would blow you away.

[wingnut4772]

I highly recommend the Earthquake Cinenova series.

[cfrizz]

WAAAAAA!!! I'll be very sure to do that...NOT!!!!:p :D


Send it directly to me in Snohomish.....:) ;)

[AirborneJay]

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I actually work for Tweeter I'm a custom integrator, but I'm just getting into 2ch seriously so I want a good 2ch amp for my LSi 15s I've already started researching the suggestions. I am very happy with my speakers and I know that they are going to be so much better when they break in and I get a good amp to push them. Thanks again for all the input. Oh and since I work for Tweeter I got my whole system for 75% off of retail which equates to $1200. Being in the industry has its advantages

[AirborneJay]

Wingnut Killer system man, Im thinking of picking up a VSX84TX, Pioneer is about to do a 75% off retail dealer accomidation cant pass that up

[wingnut4772]

Thanks Airborne. 75% off is hard to beat:D

[AirborneJay]

Ok don't laugh at me but what do you guys think of the older Kenwood amps like the Basic M2, or Yamaha's MX-800. Just asking don't make fun of me now...lol

[Rich64]

Look for a good used Hafler DH 500... 255 wpc....Built like a brick $hithouse with plenty of current. Should be found for @ $250-400

[ND13]

$1200 for the whole rig???? WOW!!!! You couldn't buy that rig , used, for that. Good buy, nice gear, get a MAN amp(with lots of current) for the 15s and get your listen on.

Welcome to the Club!!!