Moderators Youthman Posted March 13, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted March 13, 2015 Haha...that was funny. Not sure I'll be throwing that 115lb beast any distance. It's hard enough just lifting it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Wow, that makes sense with the bridged mode activated. I hope they can look at it while you are there Youthman. Sure would be nice to get it back home and fully functinonal I am sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Oh wow man, Duh! I would have never thought a 7 channel amp has bridging capabilities. Glad to hear you at least figured that part of it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 14, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2015 Yeah apparently it didn't cross the techs mind, the owners mind, Adams mind, WAKEJUNKIE'S or anyone else in this forum. Lol. I'm beginning to feel more confident in jersey Jims knowing the original tech didn't mess up the amp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 14, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2015 I dropped the amp off at 9:30am. He said give him a few hours. Went to a few stores and got something to eat. 3.5 hrs later, I'm headed home with the amp. Hopefully I won't have any more issues with it. The repair shop were super friendly, just stinks they are 50 min one way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Glad to hear they took it in immediately to check it over while you were there to pick it back up. Sucks about the drive but I am hoping as I am sure we all are that you got it back fully functional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I dropped the amp off at 9:30am. He said give him a few hours. Went to a few stores and got something to eat. 3.5 hrs later, I'm headed home with the amp. Hopefully I won't have any more issues with it. The repair shop were super friendly, just stinks they are 50 min one wayspoiled! I think just about anything cool is 50 minutes away from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Truly, I am glad as well to hear they helped you and took care of you right away, not making you wait. That store has been around for 30 years and they didn't last that long with bad service. I'm sure you tested the unit with the techs before you left this time. You didn't say it, but we all assume the unit met your expectations and worked fine on all channels? And one thing we'd probably all like to know, what did the techs do to fix it this morning? And now that it works, does this mean you're not driving it up here to me in West Virginia like you promised? The snow will only be on the slopes for just a few more weeks. Edited March 14, 2015 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 14, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2015 Thx teaman. Scrappy, I haven't always been spoiled. When I lived near Wakejunkie in Alabama, it was 25 min to Walmart, 45 to the movies and the mall. Nothing was close when you live in the mountains.Wvu, yes, their customer service was great. They stood by their work and their word. Would have no problem doing business with them again.I did test it with the tech before leaving with it. All channels powered on. As far as what specifically was done, I'm not sure. He did find a jumper that was in the bottom of the unit. I'm guessing he replaced another cap like the first tech did.I love Snowshoe! I've been taking my student ministry there for the past 11 years for some skiing and snowboarding. . Best in the SW that is driving distance 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASLS2 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Does the amp work like a champ now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 17, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2015 I just got it hooked up and it's working great! The only downside is I dont "hear" a difference when I added the amp. I'm realizing the LaScalas are ridiculously efficient and 200 watts is not just overkill...its a waste. I'm going to give it some time before I consider parting with this beast. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I just got it hooked up and it's working great! Michael, That is great. The only downside is I dont "hear" a difference when I added the amp. With a "cheap" AVR you might hear a difference by adding the Sherbourn but with the 5008 beast, I(we) figured you probably would not. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Well, maybe this case is closed on the amp that could not be repaired, lol. At least the amp is working and will be easier to sell. Maybe some extended listening may reveal a difference in sound compared to the avr. If the same preamp/DAC, ect is in place, the 200 watts most likely will not make a difference with the LaScala's. If you sell it, you can always buy and EQ to bring up the low end of the LaScala's. A friend of mine has one for his LaScala's. The SQ out of his setup is outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Personally if it was mine, and there was not a significant difference (meaning I or anyone else could readily hear repeatedly), I would sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted March 17, 2015 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2015 If the same preamp/DAC, ect is in place, the 200 watts most likely will not make a difference with the LaScala's. One thought I had was if I ever do go a different direction from the LaScala Trio and those speakers require more power, I could just pick up a 3ch amp to power the front. Any AVR would easily power (4) RS-62ii's. Personally if it was mine, and there was not a significant difference (meaning I or anyone else could readily hear repeatedly), I would sell it. I know that's the "logical" thing to do but I've used power amps for so long that I'm not sure how to act without one. LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I know that's the "logical" thing to do but I've used power amps for so long that I'm not sure how to act without one. LOL Yes, without the power amps in the mix you feel kinda naked, so to speak, lol. I can't let the Acurus amp go because It will leave an empty space in my console, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yes, without the power amps in the mix you feel kinda naked, so to speak, lol. I can't let the Acurus amp go because It will leave an empty space in my console, lol. I can't do without my Acurus amps because my NAD pre/pro don't have no amps on board. It would be tough for me to go just AVR again unless it was the behemoth NAD T787 or an Onkyo/Integra flagship AVR. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 If the same preamp/DAC, ect is in place, the 200 watts most likely will not make a difference with the LaScala's. One thought I had was if I ever do go a different direction from the LaScala Trio and those speakers require more power, I could just pick up a 3ch amp to power the front. Any AVR would easily power (4) RS-62ii's. Personally if it was mine, and there was not a significant difference (meaning I or anyone else could readily hear repeatedly), I would sell it. I know that's the "logical" thing to do but I've used power amps for so long that I'm not sure how to act without one. LOL If you are dead set on keeping the amp... I would look for a AVP, and sell the Onkyo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I would look for a AVP, and sell the Onkyo. The Onkyo TX-NR5008 is almost identical to the Onkyo PR-SC5508 pre/pro but with on board amps. Which in turn is the Integra DHC-80.2 pre/pro. Performance in the above three mentioned should not vary much at all if any. Bill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 There is no substitute for power....that's my motto. If the amp is back and working as it should just think of the dynamic range, power reserves and headroom this monster amp gives you. I say it's a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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