zedturbo Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Hello all, New to higher-end home theater and it's time for me to move into the world of 4k and higher quality audio (within a reasonable budget),that is. My current setup is a Yamaha Rx-v1800 a/v receiver and Klipsch RF-82 front towers, RC-62 center, RS52 rear, and RSW-10. Just bought a Sony 75" 900F as well. The bottom line is I'm tossing around the idea of using separates instead of all-in-one receiver. Looking at either Marantz MM8077 7-ch 150 watts or ATI AT525NC 5-channel Amplifier (200W RMS per channel). I seem to like the Marantz AV7705 as a processor from the research I've already done. Any thoughts on these amps combined with the processor? I'm reading that audio quality is better with separates for many reasons but wasn't opposed to a really good A/V receiver either like a buddy of mine recommends. Thanks everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Welcome to the forum. You can't go wrong with ATI. The Marantz is a strong performer as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Welcome to the forum Zed! Also a big ATI fan, though I haven't heard any of their Hypex N-Core amps yet. Experienced a few class D amps and liked what I heard. That combined with ATI's reputation you should be good to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 You guys know what the model number is for those n core ati? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Scroll halfway down, under pricing: https://www.ati-amp.com/AT52XNC.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedturbo Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 I know the ATI is quite a bit more money but I realize that you def get what you pay for these days. I just keep reading about people saying that the ATI is a "bright" amp and apparently people also think that Klipsch is a "bright" speaker so the two together might not be a good match but I like the thought of having the class D so the amp doesn't have to be nearly as heavy or put out as much heat and also the 200w/ch. compared to 150w/ch. is also a nice benefit even though the speakers are rated at 98db so we don't need too much power but I'm sure the Klipsch won't mind it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 3 hours ago, zedturbo said: I just keep reading about people saying that the ATI is a "bright" amp Not bright but neutral, no coloration. Similar to Acurus and Anthem from my experience. 3 hours ago, zedturbo said: also the 200w/ch. compared to 150w/ch. The ATI is a true 200w/ch all channels driven while the Marantz is 150w/ch with 2 channels driven. Just wanted to point that out. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I have no experience with ATI digital amps but their standard amps pair extremely well with Klipsch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedturbo Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) Willland, this is the Marantz I was looking at...https://www.us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=AVSeparates&ProductId=MM8077. This one isn't a full 150w into all channels driven simultaneously? Thanks Edited March 21, 2019 by zedturbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 hour ago, zedturbo said: This one isn't a full 150w into all channels driven simultaneously? Marantz MM8077 Amplifier Two channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads: 0.1% distortion at 128.4 watts 1% distortion at 150.3 watts Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads: 0.1% distortion at 113.9 watts 1% distortion at 125.4 watts Seven channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads: 0.1% distortion at 108.9 watts 1% distortion at 116.8 watts https://www.soundandvision.com/content/marantz-av8801-surround-processor-amp-mm8077-amplifier-ht-labs-measures Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedturbo Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Wow! I def didn't do enough research then. Thank you for that link. I would like to find a bench test on that ATi 200x5 amp as well but clearly, I won't be choosing the Marantz amp. I believe the Ati is rated at true stated power...hopefully. Your opinion on the Marantz AV7705 then in conjunction with the ATi AT525NC? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, zedturbo said: clearly, I won't be choosing the Marantz amp Just for the record, I am by no means able to tell you much about the MM8077 other than what I have read. It does look like a well made piece with high quality parts. Under most conditions provided driving efficient Klipsch speakers, I bet the Marantz will be a fine addition to a multichannel rig. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedturbo Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Thank you! I'll keep reading up on processors. Found the ATi bench test off of your link you sent me. https://www.soundandvision.com/content/ati-at527nc-and-at524nc-amplifiers-review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 6:52 AM, CECAA850 said: I have no experience with ATI digital amps but their standard amps pair extremely well with Klipsch. +1. Let us know where you end up Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedturbo Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 I'm getting some negative feed back from another thread I'm on by saying that I'm wasting money on high end electronics by using inadequate speakers. Being that you guys are hardcore Klipsch users (so am I) would you guys say that by me stilling using the 1st series Reference line, I'm too out dated and just throwing unnecessary money out the window by overloading on new electronics instead of starting from scratch on speakers as well? I know the sub has to go to a larger unit but the rest?? I don't have the funds for a complete HT make over nor was that the goal. 😪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 40 minutes ago, zedturbo said: Being that you guys are hardcore Klipsch users (so am I) would you guys say that by me stilling using the 1st series Reference line, I'm too out dated and just throwing unnecessary money out the window by overloading on new electronics instead of starting from scratch on speakers as well? Yours are actually Reference IV like my RF-63s/RC-64 combo. My RS-35s are Reference III. I have been using quality separates for more than 10 years and have been very pleased with the sound quality. 42 minutes ago, zedturbo said: I'm getting some negative feed back from another thread I'm on by saying that I'm wasting money on high end electronics by using inadequate speakers. Don't listen to that nonsense. As revealing as Klipsch speakers are, a quality front end is a really good thing. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedturbo Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Not sure if they were saying the series I Klipsch compared to the latest reference III but still think these don't sound bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Parasound and Acurus make nice bottom of high-end gear. I loved my ACT-3 with Klipsch upgrade and would still be running it but for lack of parts after a lightning strike. The ACT-4 looks killer. I am enjoying my current Integra 80.1 and would look hard at Integra if I upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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