novisnick
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Post by novisnick on Nov 5, 2013 20:01:44 GMT -5
I'm currently running a 11.3 HT system and I like my Bose 901 for the front and Klipsch surrounds for the back.
I can't run them off the AVR so they need external amps .
I do have a Sherbourn 2/150 amp for one of these two sets of speakers.
Should I buy a match to the Sherbourn or get a UPA-500 to feed them both?
Nick
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Post by Dark Ranger on Nov 6, 2013 2:06:14 GMT -5
I don't see that particular Sherbourn amplifier available on the website, so you're probably going to end up buying one used. That being said, I'd personally opt for the UPA-500 and sell the Sherbourn. You may even end up with a little money in your pocket (not sure how much you paid for the Sherbourn amp). Or you could keep the Sherbourn for another system.  Presence channels don't require a lot of power since they typically reproduce ambiance and environmental sounds. The UPA-500's 80/100 watts per channel will be plenty for your Klipsch and BOSE presence speakers. |
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Post by novisnick on Nov 6, 2013 3:48:16 GMT -5
I don't see that particular Sherbourn amplifier available on the website, so you're probably going to end up buying one used. That being said, I'd personally opt for the UPA-500 and sell the Sherbourn. You may even end up with a little money in your pocket (not sure how much you paid for the Sherbourn amp). Or you could keep the Sherbourn for another system. Presence channels don't require a lot of power since they typically reproduce ambiance and environmental sounds. The UPA-500's 80/100 watts per channel will be plenty for your Klipsch and BOSE presence speakers. The Sherbourn is used and would cost $125.00, now what do you think? Thanks Nick |
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Post by dally on Nov 6, 2013 7:59:55 GMT -5
I think go for the sherbourn! Can't beat that price!  |
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Post by Dark Ranger on Nov 6, 2013 12:48:27 GMT -5
novisnick, it's a no-brainer at $125. Even the mini-X a-100 on sale costs more. I agree with dally, go for the Sherbourn amp at this point. Thanks for the additional details.
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Post by deltadube on Nov 6, 2013 15:12:09 GMT -5
I don't see that particular Sherbourn amplifier available on the website, so you're probably going to end up buying one used. That being said, I'd personally opt for the UPA-500 and sell the Sherbourn. You may even end up with a little money in your pocket (not sure how much you paid for the Sherbourn amp). Or you could keep the Sherbourn for another system. Presence channels don't require a lot of power since they typically reproduce ambiance and environmental sounds. The UPA-500's 80/100 watts per channel will be plenty for your Klipsch and BOSE presence speakers. The Sherbourn is used and would cost $125.00, now what do you think? Thanks Nick Nick... think a xpa 200 be good.. or just get serious and get that xpr 5 on order cheers |
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