The only thing i guess i have to do is start looking at AMPS ,Any Suggestions - Blu-ray Forum

ozzman · 06-01-2009, 10:55 PM

Just ordered my Harmony 1100.
This usually means i have a completed system. --RIGHT

--WRONG

Before that i dropped around a grand just for interior stuff for my systems room (I'll put new picks in my gallery in a couple of days)

Now iam thinking of taking the next step into my audio sickness,I really don't think i have anyway else to go at this time,
So iam thinking about making my reciever my preamp.

Now what do you boys think the best course is for me to take.
And am counting on vets here that have made mistakes in the past and could direct me on the right path.

I live in Canada if this matters.And iam one of those guys that always wants the best deals i can get out there without losing high quality and without breaking the bank

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated

http://www.ultimateavmag.com/amplifiers/706anthemamp7/

Blown 4.3 · 06-01-2009, 11:45 PM

you want bang for buck ?
http://emotiva.com/upa7.shtm

Beta Man · 06-01-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown 4.3

you want bang for buck ?
http://emotiva.com/upa7.shtm

good advice..... I agree.

Johnny Vinyl · 06-02-2009, 12:02 AM

The Canadian $ is going well against the US sawbuck, so this may be a good time to proceed getting into seperates.

Emotiva and Outlaw are good considerations, as they offer terrific value and most people that own their equipment seem to be pleased with their performance. I'd start perusing those threads and find info.

Secondly, take a look at Audiogon and CanuckAudioMart for some "gently" used equipment. There can be some really good deals posted.

Your higher end Audio Shops often-times have deals on demo equipment as well, so don't discount taking a drive and visiting a few.

The bottom line though....what is your budget for this and what kind of amp do you want? 2-channel? 3-channel? etc>.....

John

crazyBLUE · 06-02-2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzman

Just ordered my Harmony 1100.
This usually means i have a completed system. --RIGHT

--WRONG

Before that i dropped around a grand just for interior stuff for my systems room (I'll put new picks in my gallery in a couple of days)

Now iam thinking of taking the next step into my audio sickness,I really don't think i have anyway else to go at this time,
So iam thinking about making my reciever my preamp.

Now what do you boys think the best course is for me to take.
And am counting on vets here that have made mistakes in the past and could direct me on the right path.

I live in Canada if this matters.And iam one of those guys that always wants the best deals i can get out there without losing high quality and without breaking the bank

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated

ozzman so good to see you again !

Good ideas above .
This made me A Vary Happy camper

Good luck on you're search !!!

JasonR · 06-02-2009, 12:12 AM

You could also biamp your fronts and amp your center with one of these while leaving surround duty to the receiver.

http://emotiva.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=4

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAT955

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....otel-RMB-1095-

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....5-Channel-ampl

JJ · 06-02-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

You could also biamp your fronts and amp your center with one of these while leaving surround duty to the receiver.

http://emotiva.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=4

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAT955

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....otel-RMB-1095-

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....5-Channel-ampl

That's exactly the path I was going to recommend, right there exactly what Jason said. lol.

JasonR · 06-02-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

That's exactly the path I was going to recommend, right there exactly what Jason said. lol.

I was looking over the shoulder for the wife while digging up those links!

When I have the funds freed up to do it, it is the route I will take. Then maybe add another amp down the road for surrounds....

crazyBLUE · 06-02-2009, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

I was looking over the shoulder for the wife while digging up those links!

When I have the funds freed up to do it, it is the route I will take. Then maybe add another amp down the road for surrounds....

Send her to hawaii again Jason !

Then make you're move !!

JasonR · 06-02-2009, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Send her to hawaii again Jason !

Then make you're move !!

She knows about an upcoming turntable and finishing the speaker package, she has a pretty good idea about a new TV, I haven't even mentioned a new pre/pro and amp!

crazyBLUE · 06-02-2009, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

She knows about an upcoming turntable and finishing the speaker package, she has a pretty good idea about a new TV, I haven't even mentioned a new pre/pro and amp!

Just don't try to SNEAK THE AMP IN & HIDE IT !!

She WILL NOTICE the sound Quality difference !!

-DLS- · 06-02-2009, 03:31 AM

Hey Ozzman, when you're buying stuff from the U.S. check out this link to get a rough estimate of the total damages to your bank. I just used this tool to get an idea of what the Oppo might cost me after duties. Sometimes it sucks as a Canadian to see how much some stuff cost Americans that would cost us so much more!

thefinalcost

I think Emotiva ships with duties/taxes included in their final price and the XPA-3 cost me $120cdn to get it shipped thru Fedex so the UPA-7 should be about the same. Don't know how much the other websites mentioned above charge for shipping to Canada or if they even do but like John mentioned - Canuckaudiomart would be a really good place to look first.

ozzman · 06-02-2009, 11:04 AM

I think iam going to look into this powered amp.I knew you boys would step it up for me

The looks of it as well ,looks sexy.Iam going to seach and destroy the net for the best deals.I`ll let you boys know what path i go.

http://emotiva.com/upa7.shtm

ozzman · 06-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

You could also biamp your fronts and amp your center with one of these while leaving surround duty to the receiver.

http://emotiva.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=4

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAT955

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....otel-RMB-1095-

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....5-Channel-ampl

Thanks for the links my friend

ozzman · 06-02-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

ozzman so good to see you again !

Good ideas above .
This made me A Vary Happy camper

Good luck on you're search !!!

Hey ,i can see that in my system

ozzman · 06-02-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Just don't try to SNEAK THE AMP IN & HIDE IT !!

She WILL NOTICE the sound Quality difference !!

I have an off topic question for you.

Where did you get all that dampening foam for you system and was it expensive ?

crazyBLUE · 06-02-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzman

I have an off topic question for you.

Where did you get all that dampening foam for you system and was it expensive ?

Good morning ozzman !!!

This is where ! bought my acoustic foam !!

http://www.thefoamfactory.com/acoust...usticfoam.html

Vary reasonable in price

ozzman · 06-02-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Good morning ozzman !!!

This is where ! bought my acoustic foam !!

http://www.thefoamfactory.com/acoust...usticfoam.html

Vary reasonable in price

Your a good man,Iam looking into doing something for my corners

Thank you

got rice · 06-02-2009, 04:05 PM

Separates...ahhh I see you are thirsting for more out of your speakers.

off topic: Ozman I've always liked reading your threads. It's good to see you back on the boards.

Krelldog1977 · 06-05-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzman

Just ordered my Harmony 1100.
This usually means i have a completed system. --RIGHT

--WRONG

Before that i dropped around a grand just for interior stuff for my systems room (I'll put new picks in my gallery in a couple of days)

Now iam thinking of taking the next step into my audio sickness,I really don't think i have anyway else to go at this time,
So iam thinking about making my reciever my preamp.

Now what do you boys think the best course is for me to take.
And am counting on vets here that have made mistakes in the past and could direct me on the right path.

I live in Canada if this matters.And iam one of those guys that always wants the best deals i can get out there without losing high quality and without breaking the bank

Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated

http://www.ultimateavmag.com/amplifiers/706anthemamp7/

I just checked out your picture gallery and am very impressed with your setup. I am a huge Paradigm and Yamaha fan myself

It looks like your current Yamaha AVR is putting out a good deal of power...around 140wpc rms. I'm curious as to your spending budget for the amplifiers...?

...quality amplifiers are not cheap, but deals can be found! I'm not saying anything negative about emotiva, but please be cautious of amps in those ultra low price ranges.

For example, your Yamaha 3800 is valued at around $1,500. And the most expensive " signature " emotiva amp is only $1000...

I'm not sure that this would be much of an upgrade in terms of sonic fidelity...

Get back to me with your budget and I'd love to give you some ideas...

Bri

06-01-2009, 10:55 PM	#1
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	The only thing i guess i have to do is start looking at AMPS ,Any Suggestions Just ordered my Harmony 1100. This usually means i have a completed system. --RIGHT --WRONG Before that i dropped around a grand just for interior stuff for my systems room (I'll put new picks in my gallery in a couple of days) Now iam thinking of taking the next step into my audio sickness,I really don't think i have anyway else to go at this time, So iam thinking about making my reciever my preamp. Now what do you boys think the best course is for me to take. And am counting on vets here that have made mistakes in the past and could direct me on the right path. I live in Canada if this matters.And iam one of those guys that always wants the best deals i can get out there without losing high quality and without breaking the bank Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated http://www.ultimateavmag.com/amplifiers/706anthemamp7/ Last edited by ozzman; 06-01-2009 at 11:20 PM.

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06-01-2009, 11:45 PM	#2
Blown 4.3 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:2	you want bang for buck ? http://emotiva.com/upa7.shtm

06-02-2009, 12:02 AM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	The Canadian $ is going well against the US sawbuck, so this may be a good time to proceed getting into seperates. Emotiva and Outlaw are good considerations, as they offer terrific value and most people that own their equipment seem to be pleased with their performance. I'd start perusing those threads and find info. Secondly, take a look at Audiogon and CanuckAudioMart for some "gently" used equipment. There can be some really good deals posted. Your higher end Audio Shops often-times have deals on demo equipment as well, so don't discount taking a drive and visiting a few. The bottom line though....what is your budget for this and what kind of amp do you want? 2-channel? 3-channel? etc>..... John

06-02-2009, 12:12 AM	#6
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	You could also biamp your fronts and amp your center with one of these while leaving surround duty to the receiver. http://emotiva.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=4 http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAT955 http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....otel-RMB-1095- http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....5-Channel-ampl

06-02-2009, 03:31 AM	#12
-DLS- Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:CANADA Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:-	Hey Ozzman, when you're buying stuff from the U.S. check out this link to get a rough estimate of the total damages to your bank. I just used this tool to get an idea of what the Oppo might cost me after duties. Sometimes it sucks as a Canadian to see how much some stuff cost Americans that would cost us so much more! thefinalcost I think Emotiva ships with duties/taxes included in their final price and the XPA-3 cost me $120cdn to get it shipped thru Fedex so the UPA-7 should be about the same. Don't know how much the other websites mentioned above charge for shipping to Canada or if they even do but like John mentioned - Canuckaudiomart would be a really good place to look first.

06-02-2009, 11:04 AM	#13
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	I think iam going to look into this powered amp.I knew you boys would step it up for me The looks of it as well ,looks sexy.Iam going to seach and destroy the net for the best deals.I`ll let you boys know what path i go. http://emotiva.com/upa7.shtm

06-02-2009, 04:05 PM	#19
got rice Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009	Separates...ahhh I see you are thirsting for more out of your speakers. off topic: Ozman I've always liked reading your threads. It's good to see you back on the boards.

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