Buying an Amp - Blu-ray Forum

BACsader · 02-26-2009, 01:11 PM

Hello There. I am looking in to buying a power amplifier on a budget. I am looking on Ebay for used and have been looking primarily at Adcom amplifiers. With my setup, see below, I have been looking for something in the range of 100 watts into 8ohms by 3-5 channels. I just want to power my front speakers but if I find a nice 5 channel for a good price, will definitely go for that. With my setup, will I notice a difference between my receiver's amp and a separate, or because the speakers have a higher impendance, will it not make as big a difference? What is the minimum power I should be looking at? I have seen a nice Adcom that is 60wpc. Would that be good. Thanks for your help and I blame this site and everyone on it for my serious case of upgraditis.

BACsader · 02-26-2009, 01:23 PM

Well, LOL, I came across a deal I just couldn't pass up. I got an Adcom GFA-7605 125x5 for a little more than $600 brand new. I didn't want to spend that much but I couldn't resist.

nezff · 02-26-2009, 01:47 PM

emotiva upa7

BACsader · 02-26-2009, 01:51 PM

For the space, the Emotiva is just too big. I would love that, but I found this Adcom, it has excellent reveiws, and is brand new for the same price.

Kratos3 · 02-26-2009, 02:00 PM

Adcom is nice. Remember that power isn't everything. The quality of power driving your speakers is what really makes them sound great. For example, I would put that Adcom at 60 wpc up against any entry level Sony, Yamaha, Onkyo, etc., at 100 wpc and the Adcom would most likely beat them all in terms of sound quality in a normal sized room.

Of course an Adcom @ 125 X 5 is definitely better! If you have speakers with higher impedence, that Adcom will most likely sound much better than your receiver's amp.

BACsader · 02-26-2009, 02:05 PM

Yeah, I am hoping so especially since I put a lot of money into this now. I am starting to watch concert Blu-rays and I am really hoping this makes a huge difference and beefs up the quality of my speaker's sound. This is an amp I can keep for a long long time.

primaz · 02-28-2009, 03:54 AM

I think I'd get a new amp and for $699 you can get their 7 channel 75 watt per channel amp http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7075.html or for $999 you can get their 7 channel by 125 watt amp.

Johnny Vinyl · 02-28-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BACsader

Yeah, I am hoping so especially since I put a lot of money into this now. I am starting to watch concert Blu-rays and I am really hoping this makes a huge difference and beefs up the quality of my speaker's sound. This is an amp I can keep for a long long time.

You the MAN now! I LOVE Concert BD's and they are my fave BD's to buy.

And that Adcom will indeed last you a long time. Super, super choice my friend! Now go and sit back and enjoy those Concert BD's!

John

SammyG · 02-28-2009, 05:51 PM

I've been using Parasound with my Klipsch setup for years, sounds great!

Johnny Vinyl · 02-28-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

I've been using Parasound with my Klipsch setup for years, sounds great!

Great AMP indeed and as well! I'm planning on buying a 2-channel amp within the next year. Just bought a new turntable, so I have to start saving again!

John

SammyG · 02-28-2009, 05:59 PM

I experimented between the Rotel RB-985 and the Parasound HCA-855a and I liked the Parasound better. I think the rear volume controls made a huge difference, I didn't have to turn the receiver up as much with the Parasound. Very clear and detailed!

Jello · 02-28-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BACsader

For the space, the Emotiva is just too big. I would love that, but I found this Adcom, it has excellent reveiws, and is brand new for the same price.

Yes that is one disadvantage with Emotiva...even with the 3 channel amp I have, it is huge. But the advantage of it being huge is it runs cool...you can even stack componets on top of it.

SammyG · 02-28-2009, 09:50 PM

You should be able to get something very reasonable on Audiogon.

Opips2 · 02-28-2009, 09:57 PM

I ordred Outlaw Audio amplifier model#7125 7-channel being cost $799 for lower priced. I saved $200 it's acutal price $999. it's shipped for me!

Model #7125
7-channel 125 watts at 8 omh and 7-channel 190 watts at 4 omh

Now everythings back to normal price by Outlaw Audio.

BACsader · 03-03-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SammyG

You should be able to get something very reasonable on Audiogon.

Funny that you say that because I already had. LOL. I found an excellently reviewed Acurus A100x3 that is given lots of praise.

SammyG · 03-04-2009, 02:23 AM

You gotta love Audiogon, I'd be lost without it!

red_5ive · 03-04-2009, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACsader

Well, LOL, I came across a deal I just couldn't pass up. I got an Adcom GFA-7605 125x5 for a little more than $600 brand new. I didn't want to spend that much but I couldn't resist.

Good choice on the Adcom. I've always liked their amps.

BTW, anyone know what the GFA in the model stands for? Google it, I wonder if it's really true.

02-26-2009, 01:11 PM	#1
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Buying an Amp Hello There. I am looking in to buying a power amplifier on a budget. I am looking on Ebay for used and have been looking primarily at Adcom amplifiers. With my setup, see below, I have been looking for something in the range of 100 watts into 8ohms by 3-5 channels. I just want to power my front speakers but if I find a nice 5 channel for a good price, will definitely go for that. With my setup, will I notice a difference between my receiver's amp and a separate, or because the speakers have a higher impendance, will it not make as big a difference? What is the minimum power I should be looking at? I have seen a nice Adcom that is 60wpc. Would that be good. Thanks for your help and I blame this site and everyone on it for my serious case of upgraditis.

02-26-2009, 02:00 PM	#5
Kratos3 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:227 Digital collection:39 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Adcom is nice. Remember that power isn't everything. The quality of power driving your speakers is what really makes them sound great. For example, I would put that Adcom at 60 wpc up against any entry level Sony, Yamaha, Onkyo, etc., at 100 wpc and the Adcom would most likely beat them all in terms of sound quality in a normal sized room. Of course an Adcom @ 125 X 5 is definitely better! If you have speakers with higher impedence, that Adcom will most likely sound much better than your receiver's amp. Last edited by Kratos3; 02-26-2009 at 02:03 PM.

02-28-2009, 09:57 PM	#14
Opips2 Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	I ordred Outlaw Audio amplifier model#7125 7-channel being cost $799 for lower priced. I saved $200 it's acutal price $999. it's shipped for me! Model #7125 7-channel 125 watts at 8 omh and 7-channel 190 watts at 4 omh Now everythings back to normal price by Outlaw Audio. Last edited by Opips2; 03-01-2009 at 06:50 AM.

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02-26-2009, 01:23 PM	#2
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Well, LOL, I came across a deal I just couldn't pass up. I got an Adcom GFA-7605 125x5 for a little more than $600 brand new. I didn't want to spend that much but I couldn't resist.

02-26-2009, 01:47 PM	#3
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	emotiva upa7

02-26-2009, 01:51 PM	#4
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	For the space, the Emotiva is just too big. I would love that, but I found this Adcom, it has excellent reveiws, and is brand new for the same price.

02-26-2009, 02:05 PM	#6
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Yeah, I am hoping so especially since I put a lot of money into this now. I am starting to watch concert Blu-rays and I am really hoping this makes a huge difference and beefs up the quality of my speaker's sound. This is an amp I can keep for a long long time.

02-28-2009, 03:54 AM	#7
primaz Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	Outlaw Audio has sales now I think I'd get a new amp and for $699 you can get their 7 channel 75 watt per channel amp http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7075.html or for $999 you can get their 7 channel by 125 watt amp.

02-28-2009, 05:51 PM	#9
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	I've been using Parasound with my Klipsch setup for years, sounds great!

02-28-2009, 05:59 PM	#11
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	I experimented between the Rotel RB-985 and the Parasound HCA-855a and I liked the Parasound better. I think the rear volume controls made a huge difference, I didn't have to turn the receiver up as much with the Parasound. Very clear and detailed!

02-28-2009, 09:50 PM	#13
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	You should be able to get something very reasonable on Audiogon.

03-04-2009, 02:23 AM	#16
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	You gotta love Audiogon, I'd be lost without it!

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