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Post by rommel on Feb 4, 2018 0:50:57 GMT -5
Keep an eye on the Monolith amps, they just had a B-Stock sale with amps nearly half off with full warranty. I would most likely look to them if I was in need of any amps at this time. Tim +1 And to add. These are very nice. Very small company. Hand built in the USA. www.classdaudio.com/So many options my heads going to explode!! |
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Post by localnet on Feb 4, 2018 0:58:32 GMT -5
Keep an eye on the Monolith amps, they just had a B-Stock sale with amps nearly half off with full warranty. I would most likely look to them if I was in need of any amps at this time. Tim +1 And to add. These are very nice. Very small company. Hand built in the USA. www.classdaudio.com/Now that looks interesting! I know there are Class D amps out there, but they are not really designed to go in the living room. And made here in the USA too? WOW. Thanks for the link. |
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Post by creimes on Feb 4, 2018 0:59:07 GMT -5
So many options my heads going to explode!! Yup haha |
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Post by emofrmcgy on Feb 4, 2018 1:01:59 GMT -5
So many options my heads going to explode!! I don’t think you’d be unhappy with any of the amps you’re considering. I’ve owned more different Emotiva amps than I’d like to admit.. lol. They were all fantastic. I used a few different crown pro amps for a while in my home theater, some were very good... some not so good. My favourite amps are the Sds series class d amps I use currently. A close second is the Emotiva xpa1L. With the recent updates to the monolith amps I think they are an excellent bargain for their price. I’m sure the new gen3 amps are stupendous as well. But I have yet to hear/try one. |
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Post by rbk123 on Feb 4, 2018 8:59:45 GMT -5
With the recent updates to the monolith amps I think they are an excellent bargain for their price. What updates did they make? Those were already great amps. |
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Post by emofrmcgy on Feb 4, 2018 10:54:33 GMT -5
With the recent updates to the monolith amps I think they are an excellent bargain for their price. What updates did they make? Those were already great amps. Xlr inputs. And from my understanding “new” circuit boards. Not totally sure of all changes but for my personal use the xlr addition is very welcomed. |
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Post by rbk123 on Feb 4, 2018 14:09:21 GMT -5
Good. Balanced inputs was it's biggest differentiator for those that wanted them. Now, no longer. Might be some closeout deals on the original to keep an eye out for.
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Post by localnet on Feb 4, 2018 14:36:39 GMT -5
I would seriously give those SDS Class D Amps a serious look for the money. They look like the BOMB! That gain control, and XLR, and the price... The kits look tempting, I would just need relearn how to solder. Seriously.
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Post by emofrmcgy on Feb 4, 2018 14:58:29 GMT -5
I would seriously give those SDS Class D Amps a serious look for the money. They look like the BOMB! That gain control, and XLR, and the price... The kits look tempting, I would just need relearn how to solder. Seriously. Lol soldering was the easy part. I use a trio of sds120’s bridged on my mains in the theater. They are excellent. And dead quiet. Tom is a super easy guy to deal with. And if you contact him he usually cuts ya a package deal. He can also custom build you an amp if so desired. And he can lower the gain on cda amps if ask as well. I have some cda250’s with 26db gain that he built for me. |
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Post by annjones13 on Feb 4, 2018 16:08:58 GMT -5
Ordered
Well, I decided to see how far class D has progressed.
I just ordered an SDS 470c w/upgraded power supply to run my mains. $669. Delivered.
I have been using a Harman Kardon Signature 7.1 bridged delivering 375w X 2. It is an 80+ lb monster. I feel guilty that it probably runs 12 hours a day
I'll post my opinion after I get installed.
Ann
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Post by annjones13 on Feb 4, 2018 16:14:17 GMT -5
Oh, I probably should say what my mains are....
Snell B-minor - 86db eff w/12" woofers
They respond to POWER
Ann
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Post by rbk123 on Feb 4, 2018 17:06:10 GMT -5
Snell are a very under appreciated speaker.
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Post by emofrmcgy on Feb 4, 2018 17:33:33 GMT -5
Ordered Well, I decided to see how far class D has progressed. I just ordered an SDS 470c w/upgraded power supply to run my mains. $669. Delivered. I have been using a Harman Kardon Signature 7.1 bridged delivering 375w X 2. It is an 80+ lb monster. I feel guilty that it probably runs 12 hours a day I'll post my opinion after I get installed. Ann How’d you get such a good price ? It’s $795 list. |
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Post by annjones13 on Feb 4, 2018 18:30:03 GMT -5
Ordered Well, I decided to see how far class D has progressed. I just ordered an SDS 470c w/upgraded power supply to run my mains. $669. Delivered. I have been using a Harman Kardon Signature 7.1 bridged delivering 375w X 2. It is an 80+ lb monster. I feel guilty that it probably runs 12 hours a day I'll post my opinion after I get installed. Ann How’d you get such a good price ? It’s $795 list. They have a sale page - I found a silver case rack mount unit there for $650. I will trim off the ears, and I don't mind the silver I am also tempted by a CDA unit on EBay. But I should see how I like this first Ann |
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Post by annjones13 on Feb 4, 2018 18:33:51 GMT -5
Snell are a very under appreciated speaker. The only speaker that I would replace them with is Aerial Accoustics Ann |
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Post by emofrmcgy on Feb 4, 2018 19:21:52 GMT -5
How’d you get such a good price ? It’s $795 list. They have a sale page - I found a silver case rack mount unit there for $650. I will trim off the ears, and I don't mind the silver I am also tempted by a CDA unit on EBay. But I should see how I like this first Ann I found the sds had more detail almost "extended" highs compared to the cda lineup, it was subtle and I may have imagined it. Looking forward your thoughts. And please post some pics of the back end  when it arrives. |
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Post by annjones13 on Feb 4, 2018 19:39:08 GMT -5
They have a sale page - I found a silver case rack mount unit there for $650. I will trim off the ears, and I don't mind the silver I am also tempted by a CDA unit on EBay. But I should see how I like this first Ann I found the sds had more detail almost "extended" highs compared to the cda lineup, it was subtle and I may have imagined it. Looking forward your thoughts. And please post some pics of the back end when it arrives. I was pondering if I could use the CDA unit on surround channels for $250, but it is more power than needed there. I will definitely need to move some of my big heavy amps along to new owners. I have 9 amps at present..... Ann |
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Post by rbk123 on Feb 5, 2018 9:34:50 GMT -5
I will definitely need to move some of my big heavy amps along to new owners. I have 9 amps at present..... You may not like the Class D's with the Snells; might be too bright sounding of a combination. Will be curious what you think. |
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Post by chicagorspec on Feb 5, 2018 10:58:27 GMT -5
I will definitely need to move some of my big heavy amps along to new owners. I have 9 amps at present..... You may not like the Class D's with the Snells; might be too bright sounding of a combination. Will be curious what you think. ...or you might love it, depending on how the Class Ds you get are implemented. I got mine last Thursday and they've kicked all my Emo amps to the curb in short order. Yes, will be interested in your thoughts. Good luck and happy listening. |
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Post by socketman on Feb 5, 2018 11:11:53 GMT -5
You may not like the Class D's with the Snells; might be too bright sounding of a combination. Will be curious what you think. ...or you might love it, depending on how the Class Ds you get are implemented. I got mine last Thursday and they've kicked all my Emo amps to the curb in short order. Yes, will be interested in your thoughts. Good luck and happy listening. Thats a strong statement,care to quantify it with some observations. It certainly flys in the face of most things i have read about class D amps not that i went out of my way to read about them. I have listened to class A/B amps all my life and i am hestitant about class D. Different does not equate to better and i think i need to live with something more than a week to draw any conclusions no matter the product. |
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when it arrives. 
