Rlbol Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Current setup is marantz av-7701 with xpa2 running rf7 mains and xpa5 running rc7 as well as rs7's I have been looking for some new power. I just don't know what. I have found a krell kav 500 that looks interesting. I have also been thinking about just spending the money and getting an mcintosh amp. The theater use is a combination of movies as well as 2 channel audio. I am looking for clarity and definition In the amp. So I would love to hear some options on what would be the best amp or amps to power these speakers as well as a price point to expect to spend to get the most out of the speakers. I don't have a budget per say but would like to know what the least expensive would be and still be the cleanest power? Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 do you feel the xpa-2 is lacking in power, detail, and clarity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I am looking for clarity and definition In the amp I wonder what part the room is playing in the clarity and definition that you feel is lacking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 So I would love to hear some options on what would be the best amp or amps to power these speakers I don't know if this is the "best" but it would be able to do whatever you want it to. Insane power, clarity, soundstage, punch, etc. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/multi-ch-anthem-statement-p5-power-amplifer-2013-07-29-amplifiers-80503 I don't have a budget per say No budget per say, the before mentioned would be perfect. The description of the Anthem above also applies to this Aragon, except for the much better price. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/multi-ch-spectacular-aragon-8008-x3-three-channel-x-200-watts-amplifier-msrp-2-500-2013-08-01-amplifiers-94925 Look for any of the matching Aragons(4004, 8008) to complete your system. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 7, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 7, 2013 Bill, that Anthem looks nice but I'm not sure it will provide enough power for the OP. [:^)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Bill, that Anthem looks nice but I'm not sure it will provide enough power for the OP. [*-)] 325w/ch not enough power? Actually, I plugged in the wrong link for the Anthem amp. This is the one I meant to reference. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/multi-ch-anthem-statement-a5-multi-channel-amplifier-225w-x-5-2013-07-30-amplifiers-60657 Believe me, either of the referenced Anthems will do the trick with ease. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 7, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 7, 2013 6000 watts would be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 6000 watts would be better Hey, OP wanted something better than his Emos and mentioned McIntosh so I figured he did not mind spending a bit more $$$ than we would. I always heard that RF-7's love power.[] Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 7, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 7, 2013 No doubt. The Anthems have always received great reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Sunfire TGA-7401? Heard they match great with Klipsch and have tons of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo171 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Just plunk down for one of these. Pick out how many channels you want. Don't forget the welding rod and glasses. http://ati-amp.com/AT3000.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 My opinion is if the op has enough dough for mcintosh amps is maybe he could move from the rf-7ii into the palladium line? I would think the sound quality even on the p-37 would be notches above the rf-7ii? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 If this can't drive the front stage, nothing can! http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1011/boulder_3050_monoblocks.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I upgraded from emo to B&K and I'm very happy with the upgrade. Used they cost just a little more than an emo amp cost new. So it wont break the bank and will still be a noticeable upgrade in sound. Good luck on your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Get some emotiva XPR-1's and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Parasound Halo http://www.parasound.com/halo/a51.php I got Emo & I am happy But I have CornScala's & they be a easy push Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I have a pair of Epic CF3's, which have very similar power handling specs as the RF7"s, I believe. Though I will never need it, I always wanted an amp that can fill out the 250 watts continuous with 1000 watt peak specs that the Epic's are rated for. For fun I purchased a pro amp that I have read good things about over the years, a Crown K2 amplifier. it puts out 500 watts a side at 8 ohms, 750 at 4ohms and 1250 at 2. I think it has great clarity and definition, has very tight bass and looks fairly cool as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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