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908/930 · 908/930's Garage

Some receivers do have pre out and are able to run external amp or back to an internal amp.

ErVikingo · 05-04-2023, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 908/930

Some receivers do have pre out and are able to run external amp or back to an internal amp.

Yup, I have one of those here. I guess you would go that way to have surround features.

hey, I have 2 5 channel amps for sale!

908/930 · 908/930's Garage

What are the 5 channel amps are you selling, I do not need any at the moment but somebody else here could.

I did a quick look at some new AVR's and the available pre-out and amp-in appears to no longer be available, I guess with all the internal processing available they feel no longer req. Sort of unfortunate.

ErVikingo · 05-05-2023, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 908/930

What are the 5 channel amps are you selling, I do not need any at the moment but somebody else here could.

I did a quick look at some new AVR's and the available pre-out and amp-in appears to no longer be available, I guess with all the internal processing available they feel no longer req. Sort of unfortunate.

A neighbor added a speaker level to line converter to address this. I'm not a fan, I loaned him my Lexicon MC-1 (not the latest and greatest surround modes) but he likes it.

5 channel amps 2 Sherbourn 5/1500 with integrated rack ears.

also 1 mono VTL Manley Reference 100/200

For now keeping the SAE and dad's Fisher, Bryston, Meridian and Adcom stuff

ErVikingo · 05-05-2023, 10:18 AM

I was looking at amazon for an outlet and clicked on a Pangea. Check out this Q&A. ha ha ha

Question:Is this outlet ‘tamper-proof’?

Answer:No, it is not. You must purchase a balanced audio grade outlet safety cover to prevent the impedance mismatched electrons emitted by other devices from sneaking into the unused port.

In addition, as many audiophiles have discovered to their dismay, the plug slots are perfectly sized to allow the genitalia of most serious audiophiles to slip in almost unnoticed causing a nasty surprise. see less

By CaptainSlappy on January 22, 2019

charlesbahn · charlesbahn's Garage

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Originally Posted by astrochex

Looks like a great project. Keep us posted.

Actually built the system quite a while ago. Also picked up some components from the attic, garages sales, etc and built things up a bit.

I know, not really very pretty, but each component sounds really good (at least to me).

Symphonics and vocals are good across the board.

Thanks to the true audiophiles on the board for inspiring my effort.

Charles

Chocaholic · 02-09-2025, 06:28 AM

Sunday morning nirvana in the listening room with Alphonso Johnson, David Garfield & Land Richards on the streamer (via Tidal).

javadog · 02-09-2025, 07:11 AM

Monster Trio?

ErVikingo · 02-11-2025, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by charlesbahn

Actually built the system quite a while ago. Also picked up some components from the attic, garages sales, etc and built things up a bit.

I know, not really very pretty, but each component sounds really good (at least to me).

Symphonics and vocals are good across the board.

Thanks to the true audiophiles on the board for inspiring my effort.

Charles

Love it!

ErVikingo · 02-11-2025, 06:44 AM

I replaced my streamer with an Innuos Zenith. Sounds great plus the built in ripper is very useful. Their app (Sense) is great!

ErVikingo · 02-11-2025, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocaholic

Sunday morning nirvana in the listening room with Alphonso Johnson, David Garfield & Land Richards on the streamer (via Tidal).

Bravo!

KFC911 · 02-12-2025, 03:14 AM

I've always been in awe of some the systems you guys post .... I just lurk here

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Just tossing this out ... I need two SS amps and a pre-amp .... for 2-channel only. Big azz vintage Polks ... need gobs of power. I've used Carver stuff for years.

Prolly a decent DAC too ...

Help a po' Pelican brother out .... any suggestions?

Thanks .... No Thank$

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astrochex · 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KC911

I've always been in awe of some the systems you guys post .... I just lurk here

.

Just tossing this out ... I need two SS amps and a pre-amp .... for 2-channel only. Big azz vintage Polks ... need gobs of power. I've used Carver stuff for years.

Prolly a decent DAC too ...

Help a po' Pelican brother out .... any suggestions?

Thanks .... No Thank$

?

Look here https://www.schiit.com/home. Its really good schiit. Tyrs might be what you're looking for. They have many DAC choices.

ErVikingo · 02-12-2025, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KC911

Help a po' Pelican brother out .... any suggestions?

Thanks .... No Thank$

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Out on meetings all day. Suggestions to follow.

First, how are the caps on the crossovers of your polks? I suggest you measure them

greglepore · 02-12-2025, 04:16 AM

Agree on that. I use a shiit dac in my main system with an Adcom 555 ss amp or a Cary tube amp.

KC-if you're willing to deal with older, the 555 is a great deal for the $$'s. Its a Nelson Pass design, available used for 300-400 bucks, and is better than 200wpc or something crazy like 600 when bridged mono by flicking a switch. I've had carver gear since the 80's-first the m400, then a 1.0t and finally a couple different tfm amps. The Adcom sounds palpably better, more airy and transparent. Check out the old review by Stereophile online. I would caution that later versions of the same amp (555ii and others) no longer had Pass's engineering imput and aren't considered to sound as good.

ErVikingo · 02-12-2025, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by greglepore

Agree on that. I use a shiit dac in my main system with an Adcom 555 ss amp or a Cary tube amp.

KC-if you're willing to deal with older, the 555 is a great deal for the $$'s. Its a Nelson Pass design, available used for 300-400 bucks, and is better than 200wpc or something crazy like 600 when bridged mono by flicking a switch. I've had carver gear since the 80's-first the m400, then a 1.0t and finally a couple different tfm amps. The Adcom sounds palpably better, more airy and transparent. Check out the old review by Stereophile online. I would caution that later versions of the same amp (555ii and others) no longer had Pass's engineering imput and aren't considered to sound as good.

and from personal experience (dad's system) some of the caps on the Adcoms are on the way out by now. Cheap and easy to replace.

New Class D amps are pretty clean sounding too! I like my SS and tubes but that new tech is interesting. Look at Orchard, amps made with Purifi modules etc.

Chocaholic · 02-12-2025, 04:45 AM

Why do you think your Polks need gobs of power? What is their sensitivity and how low does this impedance curve go? Size of the speaker is irrelevant. Remember, most amps put out little more than 2 or 3 watts at normal listening levels with speakers above 87db/w.

greglepore · 02-12-2025, 05:06 AM

And if you want more sda's-https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845772700975387
Greensboro, 500 bucks.

KFC911 · 02-12-2025, 05:15 AM

I will start another thread a bit later listing what I have and what I seek to have

.

I will welcome suggestions... already looked at an Adcom link ... melikey!

KFC911 · 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by greglepore

And if you want more sda's-https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845772700975387
Greensboro, 500 bucks.

I have three pair already ... none are for sale

170lbs each for the big boyz ... and two baby brothers at 120 each...

They like gobs of power .... Carvers bridged mono.... 1K

I couldn't see that FB link.... these are a pic of my big boyz ... not my pic.

Upper left pic .... I also have some 2.3s and another....