Halder35

I too have the STR-DA777ES and love it. Great bass management, excellent build quality and it makes a great pre/pro. I currently use it as a pre/pro for my 2205AT and the sound is GREAT. Mike

The 20-39+ series is a great choice. Try using the port plug and see what you think. I run both of mine with the plugs in and have had great results. Mike

I run a Parasound 2205 with my KLF speakers and couldn't be happier. The sound is crisp and tight at any volume level ( at lease levels that you can remain in the same room. Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES Parasound 2205AT KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs 2 x SVS 20-39CS+ Samson 1000 Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV BrickWall PS Audio Ultimate Outlets

Congrats on your purchase! After 5 years of service my KLF's are still going strong. The KLF-30's are the only items I haven't, or wanted, to upgrade... they are just that good. The other bonus is that the are amazing in HT as well as 2 channel. Enjoy Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES Parasound 2205AT KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs 2 x SVS 20-39CS+ Samson 1000 Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV BrickWall PS Audio Ultimate Outlets

I recently added a Parasound 2205AT to my HT and LOVE it! In conjunction with my KLF's, the 220W x 5 drives the speakers to ridiculous levels with clean crisp sound. I have always believed that it is better to have to much power than enough. Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES Parasound 2205AT KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs 2 x SVS 20-39CS+ Samson 1000 Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV BrickWall This message has been edited by Halder35 on 05-26-2002 at 10:49 PM

I am a firm believer that too much is enough and enough is too much. I recently picked up a pair of 20-39CS+'s and the Samson 1000 for my 300 sq ft room( My HT )and still run my 2 Velo's with the SVS's. Goota go with 2,IMHO. Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES Parasound 1205A KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs 2 x SVS 20-39CS+ Samson 1000 Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center

John, You are right about the amp not being MUCH better than the reciever, but the sound was a little cleaner and the bass in analog direct mode is a little bit better. I would like to move to a pre/pro some day, but the Sony has a wounderful pre amp section, from what I have heard. The other plus is the gain adjustment on the amp to reduce the volume sesativity on the reciever, as I rarely made it past 1 on the dial, which made volume control a little tricky at times. I have the gain set at 75% which puts reference level at the 10-11 o'clock position on the receiver volume control(much easier to manage-WAF). Klipsch speakers are so efficeint. Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES Parasound 1205A KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs 2 x SVS 20-39CS+ Samson 1000 Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center

I recently picked up a Parasound 1205A 5 channel amp for my system and was concidering using this to bi- amp my KLF-30's and also to run my center(KLF-C7). My receiver @ 120WPC should be a close enough match, power wise, to allow me to run the surrounds. I use the system for about 70% music and was wondering if this would yield a dramatic improvement? Any comments on this configuration? TIA Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs 2 x SVS 20-39CS+ Samson 1000 Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center

Now that I finally have my SVS's, I went and got a Parasound 1205A amp since I was in the spending mode.I think that I am done upgrading after this...running out of living room. My dilema lies in weather to bi-amp my KLF-30's with 4 of the 5 channels and use my receiver(120wpc) to run the surrounds or would I be better served running all 5 channels with the Parasound. These Legend speakers are so efficient that the 140wpc would probably be plenty. Anyone tried bi-amping with a Parasound? Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs 2 x SVS 20-39CS+ Samson 1000 Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center

Any thoughts on bi-amping my KLF-30's with the Parasound 1205A? I was thinking of using the amp section of my receiver(Sony STR-DA777ES) to run my surrounds and using 4 of the 5 channels on the 1205A to bi-amp my mains and the 5th channel to run my center speaker.Or would I be best served running all five speakers through the 1205 and keeping the mains bi-wired(Monster Z2 Bi-Wire)? 4 x 140W channels might be a bit excessive for the KLF-30's since the are so efficient. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center

Well I decided to get the dual 20-39CS+ package locally from someone whos wife said 'NO WAY'. I also found a Parasound 1205A amp for less than $800 and decided to go that route. These Klipsch speakers are so efficient that I figure that this amp wil drive them nicely at 140wpc. Now I got to figure out what to do with my SPL1200's. I was thinking of placing them on either side of the couch(main listening position) and setting their crossovers at 40HZ or so for that increased tactile action. With a 2400 cu ft room(20x15x8) this might be an overkill though. Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center This message has been edited by Halder35 on 03-16-2002 at 07:33 PM

I have the oppportunity to pick up an Aragon 8008x5 amp and would like to get some feedback on how this unit might work with my current set up? As this is my first separate amp purchase(for home audio) and no opportunity to demo units, any comments on this unit and its ability to drive my system for both HT and 2 channel would be greatly appreciated.In a recent development an opportunity has presented itself to get a pair of SVS 20-39+ subs and the Samson 1000W amp from someone local...would my money be better spent on the subs or the 8008x5 amp? Like I asid, I have had no experience with separates and want to invest my money wisely. Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center This message has been edited by Halder35 on 03-14-2002 at 06:46 PM

Any comments on Parasound or Aragon. I have found soulutions from both manufacturers(used) for $1500 or less. Any comments on the Aragon 8008 x 3 or the Parasound 2205A? These are the models I have been looking at. If I went with a 3 channel amp I would end up using the STR-DA777ES(120WPC) to power the surrounds. Would this cause serious issues matching speaker levels for HT? Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center

The upgradeitis has set in again, just after I got over a serious case. I finished upgrading my sub section and receiver and am looking at possibly getting a separate 2 or 5 channel amp. Dont get me wrong, the amp section in the STR-DA777ES is great, MILES ahead of anything I have had before.but its a long road. Any suggestions on brands/models to look at, or will there not be much improvement? Thanks, Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs Behringer DSP1124P Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony SLV-R1000 VCR Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center

I have love my Sony/Klipsch combo. I would recommend looking at the ES line if you are concidering going that route. You can find deals on used ES receivers as I did and get a great price. I found my DA777ES for $850.00 online and love it. I also ran my KLF's on a DA333ES ($395 online) before upgrading and they sounded wonderful as well. Mike ------------------ Sony STR-DA777ES KLF-30 mains KLF-C7 center KLF-10 surrounds 2 x Velo SPL1200 subs Sony SCD-CE775 SACD Sony DVP-NC600 DVD Sony 32" TV HTS-2500 power center