Which A/V Receiver Under $1500 can Drive Polk RTi A9's so they Sound Good to Great!!!

**AVTONY2510** · 06-02-2012 04:15 PM

JUST WONDERING IF THERE'S AN A/V RECEIVER NEW OR USED UNDER $1500.00 THAT CAN MAKE MY POLK RTi A9'S SOUND THE WAY THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO, BEFORE I GO & SPEND $2500.00 ON A PRE/PRO & AMP.

Current System:

Onkyo TX-NR708 Receiver

Fronts = Polk RTi A9
Center = CSi A6
Rears = FXi A4
Sub = (2) Velodyne FSX-12

YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED...

**cnh** · 06-02-2012 04:42 PM

I've found that Rti-A series sound best to "me" with a Marantz or a Denon AVR because they warm up the sound some? So anything in that price range that has pre-outs, because no receiver is going to properly power A9s!

You should "listen" to both because your ears may not agree with "mine".

cnh

**B Run** · 06-02-2012 04:48 PM

I really like the SC series Pioneer Elite receivers, but since your 708 has pre outs you might consider just picking up an amp. You can get a hell of a nice amp for $1500.

**chumlie** · 06-02-2012 04:51 PM

Why not try adding an amp to your Onkyo first. Biased opinion, try Parasound.

**cnh** · 06-02-2012 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by chumlie

Why not try adding an amp to your Onkyo first. Biased opinion, try Parasound.

Actually, this is not a bad idea. Parasounds tend to be "warmish".

cnh

**txcoastal1** · 06-02-2012 04:57 PM

Couple options worth looking at:
I know personally that the Pioneer SC-35 will run the gear listed great, I also ran my LSi's with it for a week while waiting on my amp
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SC-35-.../dp/B004146438

But if you want to go new this is a route thatt I would be happy with for future versatility...an amp for the RTi A9's let the receiver power the rest...nice 2chnl dedicated amp for stereo from a quality company and better resale value for future and be done till you get upgraditis

http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/c...0/117839/18047

There are other manufactuer's and configs in this budget range....just my .02

**F1nut** · 06-02-2012 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by AVTONY2510

....

Since you are new here, let me suggest you try some forum etiquette. Lose the caps and the blue text in the body of your post.

**Conradicles** · 06-02-2012 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by F1nut

Since you are new here, let me suggest you try some forum etiquette. Lose the caps and the blue text in the body of your post.

Wow F1 why would you say that?

**F1nut** · 06-02-2012 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Conradicles

Wow F1 why would you say that?

I'm sure that if you think about it long enough, you will figure it out.

**Conradicles** · 06-02-2012 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by F1nut

I'm sure that if you think about it long enough, you will figure it out.

I DID AND STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT...

**DarkHorror** · 06-02-2012 06:20 PM

I would suggest something with high quality room correction, like the Denon 4311 which has Audyssey XT32, Sherwood R972 with Trinnov, and Anthem with ARC. All have pre-outs so you can add external amps if you want more power. Plus can be found for much cheaper than you are looking to spend. I would read up on the different room correction, and see which one sounds the best, give them a try in your home if you can.

**nooshinjohn** · 06-02-2012 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Conradicles

I DID AND STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT...

BECAUSE LARGE RED LETTERS ARE BETTER!

**F1nut** · 06-02-2012 06:46 PM

Effers

**txcoastal1** · 06-02-2012 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by F1nut

Effers

What I can't hear you...LOL

**nooshinjohn** · 06-02-2012 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by F1nut

Effers

I love that! LMAO!

Back to the thread... I agree with those suggesting that you get a good amp to drive the fronts rather than just going separates. My system has two tube amps anchoring my mains and a 7 channel 400wpc Sunfire driving the rest. This power is being controlled by a Pioneer SC-37, and will soon be augmented with an HT bypass capable two channel preamp.

The next thing I need is a house to stuff all that good stuff into.

**AVTONY2510** · 06-02-2012 07:41 PM

How would an Emotiva XPA-2 Amp. Sound with a Pair of Polk RTi A9's?

Any other Amp. Recommendations would be Greatly Appreciated...

**txcoastal1** · 06-02-2012 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by AVTONY2510

How would an Emotiva XPA-2 Amp. Sound with a Pair of Polk RTi A9's?

Any other Amp. Recommendations would be Greatly Appreciated...

Search the forum under Emotiva

Or amp suggestions....tons of threads and arguments

**nooshinjohn** · 06-02-2012 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by AVTONY2510

How would an Emotiva XPA-2 Amp. Sound with a Pair of Polk RTi A9's?

Any other Amp. Recommendations would be Greatly Appreciated...

It is my understanding that the words "bright" and "fatiguing" come up quite often The A9's tend towards bing bright already do to the HT nature of their desighn, and Emotiva is a very forward sounding amp. The two together would not make a great pairing IMHO.

**pietro944** · 06-02-2012 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Conradicles

I DID AND STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT...

The all caps are considered .by some,to be shouting......However,the dark blue text in italics is excellent...Very readable and more conversational...I'm going to start using it

**brunk** · 06-02-2012 07:56 PM

Emotiva UMC-1 Receiver $500
Emotiva XPA-5 Amp $900
Total= $1,400
Be done with it and enjoy

Originally Posted by AVTONY2510

JUST WONDERING IF THERE'S AN A/V RECEIVER NEW OR USED UNDER $1500.00 THAT CAN MAKE MY POLK RTi A9'S SOUND THE WAY THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO, BEFORE I GO & SPEND $2500.00 ON A PRE/PRO & AMP.

Current System:

Onkyo TX-NR708 Receiver

Fronts = Polk RTi A9
Center = CSi A6
Rears = FXi A4
Sub = (2) Velodyne FSX-12

YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED...

**soundfreak1** · 06-07-2012 10:10 PM

Chumlie has a good suggustion. Never heard a avr that i thought sounded good (at least for music) seporates will do much better amd offer u more future options.

**jbooker82** · 06-09-2012 12:43 AM

I would spend the cash on a good used "warm" amp. Something like a parasound or.carver.

**polkfarmboy** · 06-09-2012 10:55 AM

AVTONY has 12 threads out of his 26 posts. He is asking the same question in multiple threads he has started. I think he is not taking previous advice and recommendations seriously. He probably has blue audio gear in rack already as every post he makes has been that color

**mdaudioguy** · 06-09-2012 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by AVTONY2510

How would an Emotiva XPA-2 Amp. Sound with a Pair of Polk RTi A9's?

Any other Amp. Recommendations would be Greatly Appreciated...

Personally, a similar combo for me (XPA-2 and XPA-3 with my RTi system) was just ok... nothing to write home about. Replaced both Emo amps with a 5-channel Adcom and haven't looked back. And while my inital motivation in buying Emo was cost (unfortunately, I didn't consider used at that time), the Adcom solution saved me money, and improved sound quality (win-win). Look around and be patient - the kinds of people who usually buy "better" gear (think Adcom, Rotel, B&K, Parasound, etc...) usually take exceptional care of their gear. When I picked up my "used" amp, it had not a scratch on it, and has performed marvelously since then.

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