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Post by tasdom on May 15, 2013 8:06:27 GMT -5
I couldn't find much info on this amp as far as users or reviews. I was hoping some folks in the lounge might give me their thoughts if they have any experience with it.
I'm currently running a 5.2 set up and will be upgrading to a 7.2 in the near future. I don't have the space for 2 amps so a 7 channel would work out best for me. I know my Klipsch speakers are very efficient and don't require the power this amp provides but there just aren't a lot of 7 channel solutions.
I don't push my system too hard but I'd rather have too much than too little. I'm about 70/30 movies / music.
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!
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Post by Andrew Robinson on May 15, 2013 9:25:27 GMT -5
I just installed this amplifier yesterday (it's a beast) and will be weighing in probably in the next two or three days re: my thoughts on it. Out of the box and in my limited testing so far, it's incredible, but if you can wait a couple of days I can give you a full report.  |
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Post by stads77 on May 15, 2013 9:31:06 GMT -5
Sounds like you should go for Sherbourn's PA7-150 amp instead if you don't drive your high efficient speakers very hard as you stated. Then again after looking at those speakers specs, they can handle a lot of power.
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Post by Andrew Robinson on May 15, 2013 9:52:29 GMT -5
Sounds like you should go for Sherbourn's PA7-150 amp instead if you don't drive your high efficient speakers very hard as you stated. Then again after looking at those speakers specs, they can handle a lot of power. My speakers are 98dB efficient into 8 Ohms, and the PA 7-350 might seem like too much of a good thing, but I wouldn't outright say it's a bad fit. Not to take anything away from the 150 (I have that amp too), just there are benefits to having more even if your speakers are efficient like mine. |
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Post by Jessica on May 15, 2013 10:20:50 GMT -5
I couldn't find much info on this amp as far as users or reviews. I was hoping some folks in the lounge might give me their thoughts if they have any experience with it. I'm currently running a 5.2 set up and will be upgrading to a 7.2 in the near future. I don't have the space for 2 amps so a 7 channel would work out best for me. I know my Klipsch speakers are very efficient and don't require the power this amp provides but there just aren't a lot of 7 channel solutions. I don't push my system too hard but I'd rather have too much than too little. I'm about 70/30 movies / music. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated! Andrew is going to give his full report on the PA 7-350 soon. Home Theater Magazine reviewed it recently. Check out the full review here: www.hometheater.com/content/sherbourn-pt-7030-surround-processor-pa-7-350-amplifier-page-2 |
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Post by tasdom on May 15, 2013 12:33:18 GMT -5
Excellent! Looking forward to your impressions Andrew and thank you Jessica for the link. I'm in no hurry. As with any large purchase, I have to research and form an educated opinion. It's obviously best to listen for myself but the return policy takes that edge off.
Thanks again!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2013 13:41:47 GMT -5
What is the point of throwing massive power at speakers that are incredibly efficient? The real answer is: NONE. A 100 watt/ch. amp would give you way more power than you'll ever use. Horses for courses, son...
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Post by hemster on May 15, 2013 13:48:00 GMT -5
What is the point of throwing massive power at speakers that are incredibly efficient? The real answer is: NONE. A 100 watt/ch. amp would give you way more power than you'll ever use. Horses for courses, son... -RW- I take it you'd turn down a Porsche for a Kia then? I mean there's only so fast you can drive, right?  |
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Post by arthurz on May 15, 2013 13:55:42 GMT -5
I take it you'd turn down a Porsche for a Kia then? I mean there's only so fast you can drive, right? Ha!! That depends on whether the cops are into chasing down burglars or handing out speeding tickets. I sort of agree with RW's point of view on excessive power, but only if it's truly excessive (such as when throwing a kilowatt at 100 dB-efficient speakers). In my power calculations, I always consider a solid 20 dB of crest factor for the transients and other peaks plus maybe 6 dB of headroom for good measure. Also, AFAIK speakers aren't uniformly efficient throughout the frequency spectrum, and I suspect the specs are "optimistic" in any case. |
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Post by Andrew Robinson on May 15, 2013 13:59:39 GMT -5
What is the point of throwing massive power at speakers that are incredibly efficient? The real answer is: NONE. A 100 watt/ch. amp would give you way more power than you'll ever use. Horses for courses, son... -RW- I take it you'd turn down a Porsche for a Kia then? I mean there's only so fast you can drive, right? I'm going to respectfully disagree. The car analogy above is pretty good. Both my Subaru Impreza and my wife's F-150 get to 60 seconds in around 5 seconds, but I'd hardly call the driving experience the same, or even comparable. My 98dB efficient Pendragons sound brilliant via Sherbourn's own PA 7-150, but more so via the 7-350. Both are good, I argue the 7-350, if you can afford it, is better. |
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Post by creimes on May 15, 2013 14:27:07 GMT -5
What is the point of throwing massive power at speakers that are incredibly efficient? The real answer is: NONE. A 100 watt/ch. amp would give you way more power than you'll ever use. Horses for courses, son... -RW- I take it you'd turn down a Porsche for a Kia then? I mean there's only so fast you can drive, right? Hey now I have a KIA and it has 280hp.....lol |
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Post by thepcguy on May 15, 2013 15:20:35 GMT -5
I take it you'd turn down a Porsche for a Kia then? I mean there's only so fast you can drive, right? I'm going to respectfully disagree. The car analogy above is pretty good. Both my Subaru Impreza and my wife's F-150 get to 60 seconds in around 5 seconds, but I'd hardly call the driving experience the same, or even comparable. My 98dB efficient Pendragons sound brilliant via Sherbourn's own PA 7-150, but more so via the 7-350. Both are good, I argue the 7-350, if you can afford it, is better. I hate car analogy. Feeling and hearing are entirely different. Driving different car models, even from the same manufacturer will feel different. I doubt anyone will hear a difference between well built Amps. |
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Post by deltadube on May 15, 2013 15:30:31 GMT -5
What is the point of throwing massive power at speakers that are incredibly efficient? The real answer is: NONE. A 100 watt/ch. amp would give you way more power than you'll ever use. Horses for courses, son... -RW- I take it you'd turn down a Porsche for a Kia then? I mean there's only so fast you can drive, right? is the PA 7-350 really a Porsche thought that was the XPR 1 i would turn down your Porsche for a Bently!!!! cheers.. |
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Post by garbulky on May 15, 2013 18:15:48 GMT -5
The PA7350 is essentially the XPR-7!
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Post by Andrew Robinson on May 15, 2013 18:44:58 GMT -5
The PA7350 is essentially the XPR-7! If such a thing were to exist, perhaps. |
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Post by hemster on May 15, 2013 19:16:16 GMT -5
I'm going to respectfully disagree. The car analogy above is pretty good. Both my Subaru Impreza and my wife's F-150 get to 60 seconds in around 5 seconds, but I'd hardly call the driving experience the same, or even comparable. My 98dB efficient Pendragons sound brilliant via Sherbourn's own PA 7-150, but more so via the 7-350. Both are good, I argue the 7-350, if you can afford it, is better. I hate car analogy. Feeling and hearing are entirely different. Driving different car models, even from the same manufacturer will feel different. I doubt anyone will hear a difference between well built Amps. Is there a double-blind study on "feeling" different car models? Please post a link. |
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Post by hemster on May 15, 2013 19:18:22 GMT -5
I take it you'd turn down a Porsche for a Kia then? I mean there's only so fast you can drive, right? is the PA 7-350 really a Porsche thought that was the XPR 1 i would turn down your Porsche for a Bently!!!! cheers.. The XPR-1 is more like a Lambo.. sheer raw power and style too! |
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Post by thepcguy on May 15, 2013 19:23:32 GMT -5
I hate car analogy. Feeling and hearing are entirely different. Driving different car models, even from the same manufacturer will feel different. I doubt anyone will hear a difference between well built Amps. Is there a double-blind study on "feeling" different car models? Please post a link. That's sarcasm for sure and you are a Moderator. So I will not bite. Thanks. |
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Post by Lsc on May 15, 2013 20:10:07 GMT -5
The PA7350 is essentially the XPR-7! If such a thing were to exist, perhaps. It does exist. I saw the prototype at Emofest in Naperville IL. What's next? The XMC-1 and RMC-1 are vaporware? ;D |
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Post by chicagorspec on May 15, 2013 21:47:40 GMT -5
What is the point of throwing massive power at speakers that are incredibly efficient? The real answer is: NONE. A 100 watt/ch. amp would give you way more power than you'll ever use. Horses for courses, son... -RW- An interesting topic so I took a read. I have really liked since the beginning of joining this forum how tolerant everyone is of others' opinions, it's tolerated if not encouraged to present opposing points of view, and people can even (gasp!) agree to disagree. This one I felt transported back to the forum for the car I drive where everyone personalizes their arguments and takes pot shots. RW I have seen on many occasions your posts, which are often very insightful, but the argument here would be no less strong without the personal dig ", son" at the end. While he may be younger than some of us, I don't think Big Dan and Co. would have brought him on if his background and manner didn't deserve our respect, and he's done nothing to change that for me since showing up a couple weeks ago. Kudos to you, Mr. Robinson, for keeping your response objective and respectful, and not wrapping up with "Pops". |
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