Any advice on this decision?

[Nuglets]

I currently have a pair of Paradigm Monitor 90P's. I am greatly underpowering them with my Denon AVR-1603 and am trying to decide on some external amplifiers. I will also need a new reciever that has front pre-outs. I have been looking at some Adcom GFA-5300's but I don't have an unlimited budget and they seem expensive. I want to get two amplifiers to bi-amp my front speakers and I also need a reciever. I don't have a specific cut-off line in price, but any idea's would be appreciated within $800-$2000 range, give or take.

 

[Nuglets]

I could also use the Peavey PV-1500 amp I have, which is 300wRMS per channel @8Ohms, but I don't know if that will sound very good. I would still want to get a new reciever with some pre-outs to hook that up. I also couldn't bi amp with this setup so that is another reason I may just sell the Peavey, but I don't know.

 

[highfihoney]

are you only looking at buying new gear or is used gear something that interests you,your bucks will go alot further buying used over new?

im also wondering why you are going with a biamp set up for your mains,you can get just as good results for way less cash by just running a more powerfull stereo amp & letting the speakers xover take care of the rest.

 

[zumbo]

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Use a 5-channel amp. Bi-amp the mains, and put the center on the fifth channel.
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I am using a similar set-up. I have a Yamaha 1400 with the Adcom 7605. I am running 5.1 with all of my speakers on the Adcom. I haven't tried the bi-amp set-up. It's fine the way it is.

 

[Nuglets]

I don't really have to bi-amp the setup I guess, but I thought it would help. I am up for anything really. I have actually been looking at the Denon 3805 without an external amp for now because that seems like it would do the trick until I get the cash for an amplifier. Would that be a good idea?

 

[mtrycrafts]

I don't really have to bi-amp the setup I guess, but I thought it would help. I am up for anything really. I have actually been looking at the Denon 3805 without an external amp for now because that seems like it would do the trick until I get the cash for an amplifier. Would that be a good idea?

I presume your current receiver doesn't have pre amp outputs?

There is nothing wrong with that Peavey. So, if you need a new receiver, get one that will meet your needs of flexibility, processing features you need and pre outs, and you are set.

 

[Nuglets]

Thank you, glad to know the PV will work fine. I was just under the impression that it was more for PA systems rather than home audio and wouldn't have the accuracy as others, but since I have it I might as well try it out.

 

[blues651]

You might to look at the rotel rb1080, 200 w. per ch. . As far as bi-amping (passive I assume) I don't believe you'll notice a big improvement in sound quality , I tried it ( had to find out!) on my studio 100's and I would say I noticed maybe a 10% difference , I personally think the money would be more wisely spent elsewhere in you sytem.

 

[j_garcia]

I don't really have to bi-amp the setup I guess, but I thought it would help. I am up for anything really. I have actually been looking at the Denon 3805 without an external amp for now because that seems like it would do the trick until I get the cash for an amplifier. Would that be a good idea?

I don't see why you would need an amplifier. The bottom half of the 90 is self powered, so that guy should be fine with the 3805. The Monitor series like power, but a TON of power isn't going to make them sound better. 200W for the Stuidos I can see, but for the Monitor line, probably only the 9s and 11s would need something like that.

 

[korgoth]

agreed, monitor 90P's dont need more than 100 watts..

my cousin is running them off a Hk630 which is 75, 85 in stereo mode, and it is plenty.


the subs are self powered. if you have a 3805, no amp necessary.

 

[MacManNM]

Grab that yammie 2500 off of ubid, at 459 its a steal. The 2500 has great preouts, but chances are you won't need to use them.

 

[JES14]

Keep in mind an HK is EXTREMELY conservative with power ratings. That 630 would have as much or more then the Denon rated at 120 per.

 

[Nuglets]

Well, I just ordered a Yamaha RX-V1400. I think I am still going to hook that up with my Peavey to see how it sounds even though my subs are already powered (worth a try, I have it, might as well use it). I wish I had seen that deal on the 2500 sooner but that's ok maybe I'll find somebody who wants the 1400 real quick and I'll snatch that up. I think the 1400 will be fine considering I have the amp. I listen to 90% music and don't really care all that much about HT, although I am going to be getting some surrounds soon, but I have an Adcom amp I can try if the Yamaha doesn't want to power those, but I don't think I'll have a problem with the few lacking features of the 1400.

 

[zumbo]

Well, I just ordered a Yamaha RX-V1400. I think I am still going to hook that up with my Peavey to see how it sounds even though my subs are already powered (worth a try, I have it, might as well use it). I wish I had seen that deal on the 2500 sooner but that's ok maybe I'll find somebody who wants the 1400 real quick and I'll snatch that up.

I have a 1400. You will be impressed. Take the time for proper set-up. It takes a while to get the best performance out of it. Follow this advice from Audioholics. Oh, and use the remote to turn on and off. If you use the power button on the panel, it automatically turns ZONE 2 & 3 on.

http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/setup/avhardware/audiovideosetup.php

 

[buckyg4]

I have 90Ps in my second system bi-wired with McCormack DNA-1 which is rated at 185 or so watts per channel. The extra wattage and the fact that its a high quality amp was a large benefit over the previous amp that was 100 Watts.

Jason

 

[blues651]

agreed, monitor 90P's dont need more than 100 watts..

my cousin is running them off a Hk630 which is 75, 85 in stereo mode, and it is plenty.


the subs are self powered. if you have a 3805, no amp necessary.

You can never have to much power, the more you have the more (clean) useable power you have, granted some speakers will benefit more than others. I had monitor 7's running off a onxyo w/ 120watts when I bought my present amp (200 w. ch.)to run the 100's which were on order, so I hooked up the 7's to it and noticed quite an improvement!