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[minty]

I had this under a different title but have changed it and also the price. As per the title I have this 185w per 7 channel amp FS. It's in perfect condition and has only been powering my surround speakers for the last 12 months since I went active for my front soundstage. I can't link any reviews as I am posting via iPhone, but search just this site and you will find just how highly regarded this amp is.
Pick-up is from Ballarat and price $1800 firm, no offers.  
As mentioned it's in as new condition and is only being sold as it's a waste for what I'm currently using it for.
Cheers.

[blybo]

I'd love to... but I'm also pretty fond of having all my body parts

[bbar]

blybo, on 08 February 2012 - 02:55 PM, said:

I'd love to... but I'm also pretty fond of having all my body parts

Why ?

Remember, it is always better to ask for forgiveness

Edited by bbar, 08 February 2012 - 03:46 PM.

[agelessgoodguy]

blybo, on 08 February 2012 - 02:55 PM, said:

I'd love to... but I'm also pretty fond of having all my body parts

Nah your probably too old for some of them by now.................. body parts that is

[minty]

Still FS.

[minty]

Bump for weekend.

[minty]

Now $1650 (:

[Chopsus]

too low a price!  I wish you had this up for sale when I bought mine .... at a 2 hour drive from my place it would have been a deal and a half!

Now that I have finally eliminated the ground loop, buying a Theatron was the best addition I have made (well since the HC7000) - the sound stage it produces is exceptional compared to the integrated amps in my Yamaha 3800.

[GSpot]

Mmmm, [thinking] can speakers with one set of terminals be wired up to two sets of binding posts? I know that the power won't double, but will it fry anything? I've been keeping an eye out for an Elektra Reference, but since they're scarcer than a DTV mod , I was thinking about one of these.

[:)]

GSpot, on 21 February 2012 - 04:37 PM, said:

Mmmm, [thinking] can speakers with one set of terminals be wired up to two sets of binding posts? I know that the power won't double, but will it fry anything? I've been keeping an eye out for an Elektra Reference, but since they're scarcer than a DTV mod , I was thinking about one of these.

edit misread your post. speakers wiht one set of terminals ?, no you want to be only hooking upto one set of terminals on the amp, zero benefit to hook upto more.

ps what are your speakers ?

[GSpot]

:), on 21 February 2012 - 04:41 PM, said:

edit misread your post. speakers wiht one set of terminals ?, no you want to be only hooking upto one set of terminals on the amp, zero benefit to hook upto more.

ps what are your speakers ?

No specific speakers Al, Just a general Q. I have some cheapish ones that have only on set of posts, but may be getting another pair soon, which only have one set also. I'm just finding a way to justify using a Theatron in lieu of a Reference. Thought about it a few times but never really asked. Only using two channels would be a waste otherwise.

Sorry if OT, but sort of related to the post.

[mmu16]

Bi-wire capable speakers should be OK - provided that your pre-amp has bi-wire capability.  Single is a no-no.  Would damage the power amp due to impedance issues I believe.

[MRCRIST]

This is a bargain for anyone who wants to improve their current sound.

all the best with the sale

[Chopsus]

Agree - if your speakers only have one set of binding posts then you can't bi-amp them ... well without opening up the speaker enclosure and cutting out the passive crossovers.

what you *might* be able to do is "bridge" the amplifier channels to give you access to more power (+ to - of another terminal on the amp and vice versa on the other terminals) ,,.,,, I would want to ask Arthur of Elektra first though as you can destroy an amp if not designed to do this.

p.s. your pre-amp does not need to be bi-amp capable, you can simply use an RCA Y cable/splitter to split the signal to two channels on the power amp.  My Yamaha is bi-amp capable and I assumed this meant it had an active crossover for high and low frequencies .... it doesn't, all it does is split the signal internally as the Y cable will do.

Edited by Chopsus, 22 February 2012 - 09:03 AM.

[GSpot]

Cheers for the feedback peeps. Pitty as this amp is priced really well.

Chopsus, on 22 February 2012 - 08:59 AM, said:

what you *might* be able to do is "bridge" the amplifier channels to give you access to more power (+ to - of another terminal on the amp and vice versa on the other terminals) ,,.,,, I would want to ask Arthur of Elektra first though as you can destroy an amp if not designed to do this.

Cheers Chopsus. Bridging increases distortion I believe? No matter, probably not worth it anyway just to justify using a HT amp instead of a stereo amp.

Chopsus, on 22 February 2012 - 08:59 AM, said:

p.s. your pre-amp does not need to be bi-amp capable, you can simply use an RCA Y cable/splitter to split the signal to two channels on the power amp.  My Yamaha is bi-amp capable and I assumed this meant it had an active crossover for high and low frequencies .... it doesn't, all it does is split the signal internally as the Y cable will do.

Yep, I was considering using a Y-connection. My pre does have two sets of outputs though.   I've been using one set for connection to a sub.

Anyhoo, I've taken this thread OT enough. Cheers again all. Good luck with the sale seatonrocks.


Bump!

[Chopsus]

I believe all bumps are good bumps for a for sale thread, especially if they might encourage someone to buy - appologies if you feel otherwise seatonrocks.

G: you did see the Krell 2 channel here?

[GSpot]

Chopsus, on 22 February 2012 - 11:55 AM, said:

I believe all bumps are good bumps for a for sale thread, especially if they might encourage someone to buy - appologies if you feel otherwise seatonrocks.

G: you did see the Krell 2 channel here?

Nah didn't. But I have an Elektra pre-amp, so been kinda keen on trying out a Reference power amp. Already have a Theatron, but want a separate amp to set up a separate system. No wuz as I have more important things for my $. But I'm easily tempted hehe!

[minty]

Chopsus, on 22 February 2012 - 11:55 AM, said:

I believe all bumps are good bumps for a for sale thread, especially if they might encourage someone to buy - appologies if you feel otherwise seatonrocks.

No need to apologise Chops, I fully agree, it keeps it at the top of the heap.

[Chopsus]

GSpot, on 22 February 2012 - 02:36 PM, said:

Nah didn't. But I have an Elektra pre-amp, so been kinda keen on trying out a Reference power amp. Already have a Theatron, but want a separate amp to set up a separate system. No wuz as I have more important things for my $. But I'm easily tempted hehe!

mate! Ever think of Tri Amping with an Elektra Theatron?  7 channels means you could have a Tri amped stereo setup with I channel spare!  You would need to build some custom passive crossovers and re engineer your speakers though lol!

[perthpete]

Would you have been in WA, I might have been interested to at least do a trial (given I am new to using an external AMP, not sure if it will be improvement (sound character wise more than actual power) enough for my Denon 3808 with B&W CDM7s) ...

[Chopsus]

Mate those speakers would love a power amp

[GSpot]

Chopsus, on 22 February 2012 - 06:38 PM, said:

  You would need to build some custom passive crossovers and re engineer your speakers though lol!

I feel drained just thinking about that. lol!

[minty]

Withdrawn. Just know i will have sellers remorse at such a low price, i'll move it to the second system instead and continue to enjoy an awesome amp.
Thanks for the interest and apologies to some interested parties, not others.

Edited by seatonrocks, 03 March 2012 - 06:12 AM.