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i failed to mention the speakers! Just to give the total picture.
RF-7's.
Reference 200.2 Power Rating @ 8 ?
225 W
Power Rating @ 4 ?
375 W
Number of Channels
2
Current (Peak to Peak)
75
Dynamic Head Room
1.2 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
0.09%
Signal to Noise (S/N)
95dB
Input Impedance
33.2 kΩ
Damping Factor (50Hz)
450
Frequency Response
5 Hz to 45 kHz
Slew Rate
14 V / µsec
Input Sensitivity (RCA)
Unbalanced1.4 V
Input Sensitivity (XLR)
Balanced2.8 V
Gain
28.3AV or 28dB
AC Line Voltage
120/220/240VDC
Level Controls
No
Binding Post Maximum Wire Gauge
4 AWG
Balanced Inputs
Yes
Control Input
5 - 24 VDC
Control Output
10 - 12VDC 200mA
Dimensions in Inches
(Cutout Dimensions)
(Width/Height/Depth)17 (17 1/8) W
5 13/16 (5 15/16) H
15 3/4 (16 1/2) DShipping Weight
42 lbs.
Max Power Consumption
875 Watts
Max Current Draw
9 Amps
With these specs, you will have no trouble feeding your RF-7's with plenty of current(75 amps peak to peak).
Bill
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Can anyone give a good breakdown of the pluses that the SC27 Elite will give over the 1020 Pioneer with an Academy/Chorus II/unknown surrounds/unknown subs (if any)?
Well for starters, the Elite weighs about 17.5 lbs more. Which usually equates to a larger power supply and transformer. The Elite uses Wolfson WM8740 DAC's which are their top of the line. I believe the overall sound quality and the ability to drive the speakers without any strain or hiccups, the Elite is the right choice. With that in mind, it also comes with a huge premium($$$) over the 1020. If $$$ is not an issue, get the Elite. If $$$ is an issue, there are better choices out there for a little more than the 1020 but a lot less than the Elite. I believe a mid priced Marantz receiver will give him the musicality he wants and plenty of features also.
Bill
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Usmcsoldriver,
Congratulations on your amp purchase. You should/will be pleased with your B&K for a long time. Rock solid build quality with a neutral/warmness that you would have to spend a ton more elsewhere to duplicate. Great price.
Bill
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considering even the older RF5/7
Here is a pair of maple RF-7's just a swim across the pond.
Victoria/Vancouver Island area is the most beautiful place I have ever visited. My wife and I honeymooned on the island back in October 2001.
Bill
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Inder19,
Welcome to the forum. Nice setup you are trying to piece together. The RT-12d is discontinued from most merchants but I found one used on C-list. Where is your location? If you don't have to have a Klipsch sub, there are many choices out there with the same or better performance for less $$$. HSU, SVS, Velodyne, are a few suggestions that offer good performance/price subs.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/ele/1823447009.html
Also, forum member Jtubbs(Jeff) has a nice Paradigm for sale.
http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/137062.aspx
The second question is if anyone has experience with that receiver and how do you think it would match up with that setup.
Onkyo's higher end receivers are stuffed full of features and bring it pretty good with the amp section also. I think at first you will be fine but to fully realize the potential of those speakers, you may want to ad a multichannel amp in the future and use the receiver as a pre/pro.
Bill
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Michael,
Is there a delay in powering the amp when you power on the receiver? Wouldn't want to overload with ampage.
Bill
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thanks for the help but its got to be from newegg so thats the place i am looking
My bad. Either one of your two choices are your best bet from Newegg. I have had Onkyo's and find them to be very reliable, great HT, good for music, very user friendly. I have no personal experience with Yamaha but Youthman loves his RX-V1800 and Clermontcop loves his RX-V2700. For what it is worth, clermontcop likes his Yamaha RX-V2700 better than the Onkyo TX-SR806 he had before.
will the non elite still have the elite sound thanks
I do not think the non-elite Pioneer receivers are on the same level as the Onkyo or Yamaha you are considering.
Bill
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Zippty2001,
What is your budget? I take it that you want a very musical receiver. I just moved my Onkyo TX-SR705 to my bedroom because I found a NAD T-773 which is a more musical receiver. Very neutral/warmish with plenty of low end slam and great detail. Marantz receivers also can be described that way. For the price of the Yamaha or the Onkyo(which by the way are great also) you could get one of these:
The 8002 is the current Marantz flagship receiver which the msrp is $2000.00.
They also sell the Onkyo TX-SR807 for a great price if these are too much.
Bill
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Omero,
Welcome Italian brother, welcome. Your English is much better than my Italian and most of the members Italian. There are many skilled and technically inclined members on the forum who should offer good advice. The Heresy's are great aren't they?
Bill
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Miamijay,
I don't know if you reside in Miami, FL but here is an ad for a great HT receiver for a good price.
http://orlando.craigslist.org/ele/1828929610.html
If you want me to check it out for you send me a PM.
Bill
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Ravi,
Your Yamaha RX-V3900 will work just fine. I don't think the Reference IV speakers are bright at all. Not what would be considered warm but more neutral with lots of detail for two way speakers. Forum member Youthman has the RX-V1800 and is very pleased with it matched up to his RF-83 system.
Bill
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Reluctant PM sent.
Bill
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Ravinathan,
Welcome to the forum.
First is either one of the setups in your $$$ budget? If $$$ is not an issue, I think the choice #2 is your best bet. Your room is pretty large and the RF-62 system will not fill the room the way #2 and #3 will. The RSW-10d is a great sounding more compact sub that is very musical and does well for HT. I have the RSW-10d in a 16' x 32' room(kitchen/FR) and it does not struggle to keep up. One day I might add another sub just for more impact.
Again if $$$ is not a problem, consider getting the RC-64 center channel instead of the RC-62. With such a large room you don't want your guests saying "What did they say?" "Back up I did not hear that."
Good luck,
Bill
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Those seem like good choices. Slim line HT receivers are few and far between. What is your budget? Cambridge Audio has a well reviewwd HT receiver that comes in under 6 inches high.
http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/specifications.php?PID=493&Title=Specifications
Bill
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Yes,
The SR5004/6004 receivers will do all that you are asking. The PM8003 may have a slightly better 2 channel preamp section but your options would be limited.
Bill
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Steve,
Got this from the Marantz website:
"In the PM8003, even the pre-out/main-in terminals serve an additional purpose. A convenient front panel switch optimizes the main-in terminals for use with a separate surround processor and disables the PM8003’s front panel controls (input selection, volume, balance, etc.). Another three-second push on the Power Amp Direct button restores the PM8003 to normal stereo operation."
You could still get the PM8003 and find an outboard surround processor to matrix from 2 channel to multichannel. Just a thought if your heart is dead set on the PM8003.
http://us.marantz.com/Products/2570.asp
You might just want to purchase the Marantz SR5004(or any other up the line) receiver which has 90w/channel and is capable from the start to grow with your systems growth. The Marantz home theater receivers have very good preamp sections for 2 channel playback. In the long run this way will be lighter on the wallet.
Bill
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I have the RF-63's and I think they are the best thing since sliced bread. With that said, the RF-83's are better, marginally though, but better. I say sell the RS-7 and get the RC-64, or save for it. Or maybe get another RS-7 and move to surrounds.
Bill
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Michael,
I am truly sorry for your loss. You will blame yourself for a while but eventually the feeling of guilt will be replaced with the joy of knowing that your cat was well loved and did not want for anything. You gave Gypsy a good life and in return she gave you bounds of joy and comfort.
Bill
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July 5th I am going to see Rush with my 21 year old son. The last time I saw Rush was back in the late 70's when I was in high school
Getty Lee can't quite hit the high notes but can still pound the bass. Alex Lifeson is as good as ever. Neil Peart, one word, master. Pick up Rush:Snakes and Arrows on bluray as a tuneup before you go. Excellant concert disc.
Bill
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As a teen in the late 70's and early 80's, Kansas,Styx,Journey,Foreigner, and REO Speedwagon(in that order), were by far my favorite bands. Steve Walsh in his prime was in total command of his vocals but overextending and hard living has destroyed his voice. Okay maybe not destroyed but has severly affected the quality. All these bands were really known for their lead singers with Steve Perry probably topping that list. It is nice to see most of the members of these groups involved somehow but really would kill to see Journey with Perry belting it out.
Bill
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How do they get the legs to stand? Also would i need a back plate on this to make it secure for a 90lb tv?
The specs on the website indicate the riser will hold a TV up to 120 pounds. I am sure the legs are secured properly to do so.
Bill
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Here is one suggestion. Build a wood riser a little wider than the LCD TV stand and place the center inside or in front of it. Or just get one of these.
http://www.hootjudkins.com/products.php?pid=1836&detail=true
If the sides of the riser are not tall enough, have the guy build it taller to accomodate the RC-52.
http://cdrackem.com/wotetvtvriwi.html
Order this one raw(unstained/painted) and make it color of TV stand.
Bill
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For Loud, but not pain inducing, listening, does this receiver provide enough power?
Usmcsoldriver,
Truthfully, I don't see how a 17.6 pound Sony HT receiver can push your RF-7's at moderate levels let alone at loud levels. While the RF-7's don't "require" an amp with high power, they do need high current which your Sony will not provide. While I am not knocking the Sony brand, their non ES line receivers just won't cut the mustard with low impedence speakers. I would suggest you sell the Sony and get a mid priced receiver with preouts and add a high current amp to the mix. On the used market, there are many good deals out there to find. Here are a couple of examples.
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1282055620&/B-K-Reference-4420-225w-X-2
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?miscrcvr&1281622410&/Marantz-SR7002-thx-select2-dol
Bill
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Sarge1976,
Welcome to the forum. It seems like one or two things are happening. You have a defective RC-64 or you do not have it set properly. Do you have the center channel on your receiver set to large or small? What is your center crossover set to? I have my RC-64 set one decibal louder than my RF-63's to compensate for the difference in sensitivity.
Did you have the XPA-3 hooked up to your RC-52? If not, maybe the center channel on the amp has an issue.
The RC-64 is the best sounding center channel I have ever heard. It could double as a small tower speaker if you wanted to.
Bill
Chorus II/Academy stage, what reciever?
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Alkemyst,
I sent you a PM.
Bill