Weird Questions about amps...
Check it out guys, I have my setup, which is great n' all, but my Athenas are rated at 250 watts RMS and I'd LIKE to get a 2channel amp that feeds 'em that much. My questions are as followes...
Should I get a pro audio amp for price factor? (Crown, QVC etc.) Do people even do that for HA\HT? Price vs. power is an awesome ratio.
Next Q is...
Is there an amp that has optical in?
My ultimate amp choice would be a 2 ch. tube amp that drives 250 rms with optical in. I'm sure it's made but most likely VERY expensive. Any Ideas guys. Thanks
Austin
Setup:
Harman Kardon AVR 135
Harman Kardon DVD 22
Athena A-SF2 towers
SVS 16-43PCi sub
Re: Weird Questions about amps...
Analog is still the only way to hook up an amp to a preamp or receiver. A GOOD (Crown's higher-end models for instance) pro amp costs almost as much as a "budget audiophile" amp anyway. Might as well get the right tool for the right job.
Now... Your biggest problem as I see it, is that your Harman Kardon AVR-135 doesn't have the pre-amp outputs (only 1 for the subwoofer) that you would need to hook up an outboard amp. (the AVR-230 and higher models have pre-outs for all the channels) Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this should at least clear things up for you a bit. What you would need is a receiver with pre-outs (could hook up an outboard 2-channel amp to the main speakers) or (if you've got lots of money!!!) a separate home theater preamp / processor with separate amplification for all of the channels.
Yeah... Stop over and hear my Carver
Tell me if you barely notice it's loud!!! lol