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No problems at all.  Maybe a little trial and error but should not be too tough to get it "right".      Again no issues but may involve a little more work.   Yes.   My family room rig before I moved the RSW-10d to the living room and sold the RT-10d twins.  It was tough to set up but was mostly pleased with the results.   Bill

While I don't personally own any of these amps and haven't heard them yet, I've been hearing good things about Emotiva and Outlaw as a relatively affordable way to go. Spare Change recently reviewed models from both of these brands: EMOTIVA BasX A-700 & A-500 Review     OUTLAW AUDIO 5000 AMPLIFIER Overview       I hope this will help get you started on your hunt for a suitable external amp.   Brendon

Good afternoon pioneerhip! Are these still available?

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I auditioned the La Scalas.  The seller was reasonable and polite, although the sign on the front door gave me pause.  The sign does evidence a sense of humor.   The La Scalas work.   All drivers work.  I confirmed the tweeter operation by stuffing a towel in the squawker horns and putting my ear right up to the tweeters.  Apparently, the speakers and Crown components were used by a band.  I saw no evidence of plywood delamination.  The cabinets are in much better condition than the last pair I refurbished.   I told him similar La Scalas could be had for $1,000 or less.  He understands, but figures the Crown amp, Crown Pre-amp and the Nikko tuner can be sold for ~$500.  He could be right.  I don't know the market for used Crown or Nikko equipment.  All three units work, as he played the tuner through the pre-amp and amp.  As expected, the pots were noisy.  Claude @ClaudeJ1 might know the value of the Crown equipment.  My hunch is, with patience, the electronics could be sold to bring the $1,500 package price down to a more reasonable net cost for the La Scalas, but I have NO INTEREST in testing that hunch.  If you or @djcindc are interested in pursuing these, I'll be happy to assist with the logistics.  Do not even consider these unless you're willing to gamble on the Crown & Nikko, which might be difficult, or impossible, to sell.  FWIW, the seller agreed the included Sony dual cassette is worthless.  He says he is not willing to sell the speakers alone, but $1,000 cash might change that opinion.  Just don't try to persuade him to vote for anyone.   Send a PM if you want to discuss this in greater detail.   OBTW: Someone beat me to the chrome alternator. 😥        

The used market in the US is pretty substantial so we are fortunate to be able to find very high quality gear for little money.  What other brands are available that fall within your budget?   Nothing wrong with the Marantz 8077 but here in the US there are much better amps with more power for less money.   Bill

Hello guys   i currently have 2 x Klipsch R-112SWs and i am deciding to buy R-115sw Does combining two different models make any problem? Won't the each of the sub do their own job with their specs? i mean r-112sw can go deep as 24hz and r-115sw can go 18Hz.Does this difference make any problem?  also i am considering to buy the SVS PB-4000 which can go as low as 16hz according to its specs.Does pairing svs also cause any issues?  wont the either of the two subs pb-4000 or 115sw take the sound and bring it down to the deeper frequencies after 112sws finish their job at 24hz?  

Which amp do you recommend? This would be the first time for me, so I don’t know what to look for. I only saw the marantz because I can buy it new for 1600 euros.

I think it will be fine.  Though it would not hurt to look for a better amp for less money.  How is the used audio gear market in Holland?   Bill