[blee0120]

I have decided to not upgrade to a new AVR and just buy a amplifier. Right now I'm using an Oppo 103D, but will be upgrading to the higher model when the new Oppos are released. I haven't looked into buying amps before, so I'm not sure what to look at or what brand. I have a 7.3 setup, but my 3 subs have amps. I'm using Ascend Acoustics 340s LCR and (4) 200 HTMs for my surrounds. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[fatbottom]

You mean a power amplifier? So using the Oppo as pre-amp?


I personally don't like the idea of a source into a poweramp but I guess people are doing it


How many channels? Budget?

 

[FMW]

You will need 7 channels of amplification. How you do that is up to you.

 

[blee0120]



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Originally Posted by fatbottom  /t/1523508/amp-help#post_24508497


You mean a power amplifier? So using the Oppo as pre-amp?


I personally don't like the idea of a source into a poweramp but I guess people are doing it


How many channels? Budget?

I'm not all the way sure of what to buy. I would like to keep everything under $1500

 

[blee0120]

I been using an AVR, so this is new to me.

 

[fatbottom]

How much is ATI 1807 in your country?

 

[blee0120]



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Originally Posted by fatbottom  /t/1523508/amp-help#post_24508564


How much is ATI 1807 in your country?

Can't seem to find a price online in the US

 

[fatbottom]

Neither can I.


What about this?


I understand you know the differences between a AV amplifier and a power amplifier?

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/7200.html

 

[phantom52]



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Originally Posted by blee0120  /t/1523508/amp-help#post_24508703


Can't seem to find a price online in the US

http://www.classicaudioparts.com/index.php/amplifiers/ati-at1807-seven-channel-x-180-watt-amplifier-b-stock-120v.html


dealers list added

http://www.ati-amp.com/dealers.php

 

[blee0120]

The 7125 is on sale for half the price. Will there be a big difference?

 

[fatbottom]

So using the Oppo as the pre-amp?


What about when connecting other sources?


I believe the 200W models (Outlaw) are made by ATI, in the USA. The 125W model is chinese OEM made.


Emotiva

http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/amplifiers/products/xpa-5

 

[blee0120]

It has two inputs. Cable and HTPC. The Oppo covers my media player, 2d/3d player, and network.

 

[FMW]

The current ATI 7 channel amps are AT1800, 2000 and 3000.

 

[blee0120]

I remember I had to buy a new AVR after I purchased my first projector in 2009. In 2010, I had to upgrade to a 1.4 AVR for 3D. Now its hdmi 2.0 and UHD or 4K, then next it is going to be 8K. I might as well get a good amp, rather than upgrading my AVR 3-4 more times in the next 10 years.