[rhcustoms]

Hello AC,

I'm looking at buying an amp for my Polk Audio Rti A7's, and would like to spend around $500. I'm looking for a solid state amp that is is 100 X 2 @ 4 ohms or greater, and would like to hear you recommendations.

Thanks,
RH

[Charles Calkins]

  Hi Guy:

  You might give the Emotiva XPA 200 amp a try. $399.00. 150 watts per channel.
   For the price of their gear you will be getting your moneys worth. I have the same speakers.
   I use them as fronts in my surround system. I have an Onkyo receiver that puts out 100x5.
   Sounds good enough for me.
   
                                                  Cheers
                                               Charlie

[Early B.]

You might give the Emotiva XPA 200 amp a try. $399.00. 150 watts per channel. For the price of their gear you will be getting your moneys worth.

Yep.

[Phil A]

Another vote for the XPA-200 - have one in a spare system driving old B&W P6s

[Stercom]

Look for a used Acurus A150 or A250. 150 watts/channel or 250/channel. You can get either one for under $500 (the A250 will obviously cost you more) - the sound quality and reliability will be excellent.  Best regards. 

Update - Just found this A250: http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649234297-acurus-a250/
(Not associated with seller)

[rodge827]

Crown XLS1500' there is a huge thread about the amp here on AC.
Best
Chris

[Charles Calkins]

Crown XLS1500' there is a huge thread about the amp here on AC.
Best
Chris

    Parts express sells Crown amps. Never heard them but they have a lot of power and are cheap.

                                         Cheers
                                       Charlie

[MLS]

I would recommend an amp on the warm side.  The RTi series tends to be a bit forward and aimed at home theater applications.

YMMV

Scott