what should I get to power HT3's

RawB8figure · « **on:** 13 May 2007, 01:03 am »

Looking for a integrated amp with tuner and a cd player. I want to power a pair of HT3's. I also want the amp and cd player to have a small form factor too.

RAW · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 May 2007, 02:29 am »

Are you talking reciever or a integrated plus a tuner and CD player.

If you are leaning to a reciever I would go to the Denon or Marantz.

Budget?

A small birdy told me from the intergrated shoot out,the Little dot was still a very good intergrated for the money.And a tuner and CD player and you have a economy sytem.

Away from these look at the 3205 intergrated.

RawB8figure · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 May 2007, 05:23 pm »

I checked out denon and marantz. Didn't really see anything. Looking to spend around 1000-1500 on the electronics. Want somehin that looks good and has the power to make the HT3 sound really good.

Thanks,

jono2channel · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 May 2007, 07:16 pm »

Rotel has a muscley integrated rated at 100W. My buddy has it and it drives his PSB Stratus Golds quite well. Not sure if it has a tuner.

Tweaker · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 May 2007, 08:24 pm »

Integtrated:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CA640AV2

CD player:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CA540CV2#

Tuner:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CAT340

RawB8figure · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 May 2007, 10:51 pm »

Vincent Audio - SV-123 Stereo Receiver

What do you guys think of this one. Will it be enough to power the HT3's.

Anyone know who carries vincent audio in calgary or canada

RawB8figure · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 May 2007, 10:56 pm »

Also is Music hall any good and would 50x2 be enough to power the HT3

RawB8figure · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 May 2007, 11:16 pm »

I also seen the Shanling MC30. Can't find any info on it. like RMS and such, does anyone know anything about these.

Thanks

RAW · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 May 2007, 02:33 am »

Quote from: RawB8figure on 13 May 2007, 10:56 pm

Also is Music hall any good and would 50x2 be enough to power the HT3

Depends on your listening levels.
I think so for most people

RAW · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 May 2007, 02:37 am »

Quote from: RawB8figure on 13 May 2007, 01:03 am

Looking for a integrated amp with tuner and a cd player. I want to power a pair of HT3's. I also want the amp and cd player to have a small form factor too.

http://www.musical.ca/catalog/item/4377302/4344398.htm

In stock ready to ship $399.99 in Burnaby BC

AS I said before a good find from the reviews just posted then just add a tuner

RawB8figure · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 May 2007, 01:54 pm »

I like the look of that one. What exactly is a class T amp. Do they make a matching CD player and tuner.

RAW · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 May 2007, 02:32 pm »

http://www.stereomojo.com/SHOOTOUT2007INTEGRATEDS.htm

If you never read the amp shoot out this amp was in it.

RawB8figure · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 May 2007, 04:17 pm »

the MC-30 is 6 WPC class A. So is this powerful enough.

mcgsxr · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 May 2007, 04:31 pm »

I have had the pleasure of the HT3 in my house, and I tried them with a 30wpc receiver, 50wpc gainclone, and 300wpc monoblocks.

The gainclone caused some issues with an odd sound that seemed like the ribbons were "snapping". Turned off ASAP and never reinserted.

The 30wpc receiver (a JVC EX-A1 for the record) did very well, and was fun. Enough power.

The 300wpc monoblocks were fantastic.

I presently own a low powered tube amp (3-5wpc single ended pentode) and would NOT recommend that - but of course Al knows his speakers, and I am sure his insight would be beneficial.

I would take a poke at that Tripath integrated, for $399, and already in Canada, that could be excellent!

RAW · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 May 2007, 05:09 pm »

Thanks for the input Mark.
The HT3 you had had the old crossovers not the ones designed by Danny.
These new crossovers have more SPL as well a better over all stronger presence.

Yes that amp looks very good for the money!

RawB8figure · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 May 2007, 09:28 pm »

Hey Al, Do you have the T150 also.

Thanks,

Is that 399 US or CDN and does it come with the tube prestage.

RAW · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 May 2007, 10:16 pm »

I have the Little Dot T 100 Class T that was in the amp shoot out.That one from the shoot out I purchased from Danny and just recieved the other day.
Yes it had has the upgraded tube pre stage

All I can say is aa for the money $399.99 this amp is a no brainer

• Based on the Tripath TA2022 Class T • Continuous Maximum Output: 2x100W @ 4 ohms, 2x60 @ 8 ohms • Frequency Response: 9 hz - 93 Khz (+/- 5db) • THD+N: 0.02% • Micro-chip switching from four different sources • 0 to -63 digital volume control (degree of distortion < 0.002%) • Samsung digital (VFD) display • Speaker surge protection: 200VA • Infrared remote control • Dimensions: 14"L x 10'W x 3"H • Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) • Includes Upgraded Tube Pre-stage PCB with EF92/CV131 vacuum tubes

The new 150 would be a pick for me if it carries itself as this one does.

http://www.musical.ca/catalog/item/4377302/4344398.htm

RawB8figure · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 May 2007, 11:45 pm »

Would this be considered a high current amp.

audioferret · « **Reply #18 on:** 4 Jun 2007, 04:03 am »

May I suggest:

Outlaw 2150

Reviews:
http://www.stereophile.com/integratedamps/306outlaw/
http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/outlaw_rr2150.htm
http://www.hometheatermag.com/receivers/1206totem/

Or, if you want to go really crazy....

http://www.emotiva.com/products.html

-Get these at $1200 for the pair at free shipping!!!

Not a shill, I just lust for this combo...

RawB8figure · « **Reply #19 on:** 4 Jun 2007, 05:14 am »

Thanks,

The out law is what I am looking for, but not sure if I like the look of it. As for the Emotiva, i like. Price is a little out of my budget but you sure get alot for the price.