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jeh
02-02-2005, 05:48 PM
just curious what other members use amp/reciever-wise.

bikeman
02-02-2005, 06:00 PM
I have a Kenwood 6060 driving my 340 mains.
Soon it will also be driving a 340 center.

David

Lou-the-dog
02-02-2005, 06:17 PM
Denon 3803.

Randy

curtis
02-02-2005, 06:46 PM
Sherwood Newcastle P-965 pre/pro
ATI AT1502 and AT1505 amps

Cliff_L
02-02-2005, 09:51 PM
I'm sort of embarassed to say - just a measly Pioneer VSX-409. That will be remedied SOMEDAY.

jeh
02-02-2005, 09:59 PM
i'm using an older technics 5.1 reciever. will probably go the refurbished denon route after awhile.

gr1m
02-02-2005, 11:00 PM
Pio 1014

bamputin
02-02-2005, 11:16 PM
nad 320bee

Kpt_Krunch
02-03-2005, 07:10 AM
Harman Kardon

AVR520 - powers 340 center & 170 surrounds
PA2000 - bridged to supply 100 watts of H/K power to 340 mains

Quinn
02-03-2005, 07:19 AM
HT(340CC, 170L/R, 200 surrounds)- Marantz 7200

2 channel- Audio Refinement Complete integrated with a pair of 340s

kindredspirit
02-03-2005, 07:27 AM
Old Onkyo 656 driving everything...

Mag_Neato
02-03-2005, 07:47 AM
Outlaw 1050 receiver powering 170L/R, older B&W 600CC and RA Labs Micromonitor surrounds.

The sub is a PSB Subsonic 3.

airs
02-03-2005, 03:36 PM
I have a Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K biamping my Ascend CMT-340M's. Next purchase = HSU sub, then finally CMT-340C + a pair of CMT-170's!

bikeman
02-03-2005, 03:58 PM
Hey Quinn,

"2 channel- JVC RX-F10 "digital" receiver with a pair of 340s"

Have you posted your impressions of this combo anywhere? I'd be very interested in reading about it.

David

Eddie Horton
02-03-2005, 04:43 PM
I have a Yamaha HTR-5790 that handles my CBM-170 surrounds and processing duty. Outlaw M-200 monoblocks (3 of them) run my CMT-340 mains and center.

menglish
02-03-2005, 05:31 PM
He ain't heavy...he's my brother...

Onkyo TX-NR 801
170's L/R/surrounds/rears
340c
Hsu VTF-3 MK 2

mattepntr
02-03-2005, 11:55 PM
Anthem AVM30 pre/pro
Outlaw 770 200x7 amp
running 340 mains and center
4 170 surrounds
Also have an HSU VTF-3 MkII sub

My sister-
Pio 1014
running 170 mains and 340 center
HSU STF-2 sub

She's lovin em, Quinn!

DaveG
02-04-2005, 06:07 AM
We have an integrated HT/2 channel system, with 340s across the front, 170s to the rear, and an Hsu VTF-3 Mk2 sub. A Pioneer VSX-2012 handles movies, and an NAD C370 integrated amp does the 2 channel.

Dave

Dave Nelms
02-04-2005, 04:06 PM
MY system is powered by a B&K 507.

(I LOVE IT !)

BillS
02-04-2005, 07:37 PM
Denon AVR-5700 (140 watts per channel in 5.1 setup). I love this receiver....

Bill

demunb
02-05-2005, 09:51 AM
Integra 5.2 powering 340 center, 170 mains, and 200 surrounds.

always looking to upgrade. Maybe HK or Denon next time.

jimsiff
02-11-2005, 09:43 PM
When I receive my 340 L/R pair Tuesday, they will be powered by a Pioneer VSX-54TX.

jeh
02-14-2005, 08:20 AM
I have a Yamaha HTR-5790 that handles my CBM-170 surrounds and processing duty. Outlaw M-200 monoblocks (3 of them) run my CMT-340 mains and center.

how do you like your yamaha? i've been thinking about that receiver. it seems to have some good features for it's price. would you recommend it to someone who's looking for an affordable 7.1 solution, powering 6 170's and a 340 main?

jimsiff
02-14-2005, 10:22 AM
I'm sure the Yamaha is nice. You might also want to check out the Pioneer VSX-1014TX 7.1 receiver. It shares a lot of the power supply and amp guts with the Elite 52TX receiver and is a great bang for the buck. It's 110wx7, THX Select, Auto MCACC setup, component upconversion, etc. It can be had from Best Buy or J&R for $399.

Eddie Horton
02-15-2005, 05:12 AM
Jeh, I really like my Yamaha, and still consider it at the top of the short list for best bang-for-the-buck receivers. The Pio 1014 has also garnered lots of praise, but I haven't heard it.

Lee Bailey
02-16-2005, 02:27 PM
When I finally get my 340 L/C/R set up, they will be driven by my Denon 3803S(silver) receiver. I'll still be driving my older Polk RT-15i's for the surrounds until I get enough to order a set of 170s.

jermy4
02-26-2005, 01:43 PM
HK 3480 Stereo receiver

EDIT: I updated my receiver since I upgraded.

Jonnyozero3
05-02-2005, 02:50 PM
Harman/Kardon AVR-435 for my CBM-170 mains and CMT-340 center. A sub and surrounds coming in the next few months. Great sound....great sound...

jojo
05-02-2005, 06:57 PM
i currently have a denon 1803, when i order the ascends, im thinking of the h/k 335 or 435

GaryB
05-02-2005, 07:07 PM
See my sig... ;)

Nicholas Mosher
05-02-2005, 07:47 PM
Outlaw Audio Model 950 Pre/Pro
Rotel 120Wx5 RMB-1075 Amplifier

tamuct
05-03-2005, 10:17 AM
H/K AVR635.
But no Ascends yet... :( I'm hoping to save up enough in a few months.

s2pdname
05-03-2005, 11:06 AM
Denon 3803.

Ascends are scheduled for delivery on Thursday!

hhcan
05-03-2005, 12:41 PM
"MY system is powered by a B&K 507."

Did you have another receiver in the past and can you compare them? if you did.

I currently have the H/K 630. Sound good but I still feel the power is not very clean/clear. I have listened to separate and definitely feel the difference. I'm considering buying the B&K ref. 125.7 s2 and preamp my H/K to it and eventually replacing the H/K with B&K processor or Sunfire. So anyone with comment, experience with B&K stuff, please let me know.

curtis
05-03-2005, 01:36 PM
"MY system is powered by a B&K 507."

Did you have another receiver in the past and can you compare them? if you did.

I currently have the H/K 630. Sound good but I still feel the power is not very clean/clear. I have listened to separate and definitely feel the difference. I'm considering buying the B&K ref. 125.7 s2 and preamp my H/K to it and eventually replacing the H/K with B&K processor or Sunfire. So anyone with comment, experience with B&K stuff, please let me know.
Yes....Dave used to have a on older Sherwood/Newcastle receiver.

dpristin
06-30-2005, 06:23 AM
Marantz Sr-8400.

chas
06-30-2005, 08:28 AM
I have a Pioneer VSX-1014TX-K biamping my Ascend CMT-340M's.

Same.

leonp
06-30-2005, 05:18 PM
Pioneer 1015TX, but plan to upgrade in the near future to a Samson pro amp powering the front three channels and my sub.

leonp

BGHD
07-10-2005, 10:44 AM
HK dpr1005

FibreKid
07-12-2005, 01:03 PM
Denon AVR 3805

Eddie
07-12-2005, 10:51 PM
Marantz 5400 for center and surrounds, NAD 2200 amp and 1240 pre-amp for L/R.

sygyzy
07-27-2005, 04:38 PM
Pioneer 1015TX, but plan to upgrade in the near future to a Samson pro amp powering the front three channels and my sub.

leonp

How do you like this setup? I am trying to decide between receivers. The Pioneer or a HK.

Johnal
08-11-2005, 12:42 PM
Hk 7200

ChrisA
10-03-2005, 04:59 PM
Well, whenever they show up, they will be powered by a Yamaha RX-V757.

lei@forum
10-06-2005, 09:44 AM
Hk435