cezarL
Prominent Member
Hi everyone,
Asked this in the Denon X4500H owners thread initially, but I'm thinking it might get more visibility with its own thread.
I'm looking to buy an amplifier to go with the Denon for a 7.1.4 config (well, 7.2.4 but anyway).
The amp stuff is all new to me, don't really know what to go with (power amp vs. integrated, power output etc).
The Denon is currently driving 9 speakers: Tannoy Mercury V4 + VC + 3 pairs of VR. All have 8 ohm nominal impedance and the floorstanders have a nominal output power of 100W. Crossovers are set to 80Hz for all speakers.
One pair of VR will be dropped and replaced by 2 pairs of Dali Alteco C1 for Atmos - these have 6 ohm nominal impedance.
From what I've seen around here, people usually drive their fronts when they add amps to the system. So I'm thinking of doing the same, unless because of the different impedance, you guys will recommend using the amp to power the Altecos?
I've had a quick look online and found the amps below. I was searching for something that provides at least 2x100W@8ohm so as to match the specs of the floorstanders.
I should probably add that I've never gone higher than -15dB on the Denon; it's usually at -20dB or -25dB for movies.
Sooo... any opinions on these amps, or other recommendations?
Emotiva A-300: EUR360 (local shop)
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20: EUR260 (local shop - they have a sale that runs for another 2 days, I see it's 380 on Amazon DE)
Sony STR-DH190: EUR160 (Amazon DE)
Thanks a lot!
Asked this in the Denon X4500H owners thread initially, but I'm thinking it might get more visibility with its own thread.
I'm looking to buy an amplifier to go with the Denon for a 7.1.4 config (well, 7.2.4 but anyway).
The amp stuff is all new to me, don't really know what to go with (power amp vs. integrated, power output etc).
The Denon is currently driving 9 speakers: Tannoy Mercury V4 + VC + 3 pairs of VR. All have 8 ohm nominal impedance and the floorstanders have a nominal output power of 100W. Crossovers are set to 80Hz for all speakers.
One pair of VR will be dropped and replaced by 2 pairs of Dali Alteco C1 for Atmos - these have 6 ohm nominal impedance.
From what I've seen around here, people usually drive their fronts when they add amps to the system. So I'm thinking of doing the same, unless because of the different impedance, you guys will recommend using the amp to power the Altecos?
I've had a quick look online and found the amps below. I was searching for something that provides at least 2x100W@8ohm so as to match the specs of the floorstanders.
I should probably add that I've never gone higher than -15dB on the Denon; it's usually at -20dB or -25dB for movies.
Sooo... any opinions on these amps, or other recommendations?
Emotiva A-300: EUR360 (local shop)
Cambridge Audio Topaz SR20: EUR260 (local shop - they have a sale that runs for another 2 days, I see it's 380 on Amazon DE)
Sony STR-DH190: EUR160 (Amazon DE)
Thanks a lot!