Amp recommendation for Sadhara

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  • eddiem67
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2004
    • 139

    Amp recommendation for Sadhara

    Ok I have this sweeet a$$$$$$ sub, I want to put about 1000 watts to it. Can anyone recommend me an amp. cheap or expensive, as long it is clean power.
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  • JonMarsh
    Mad Max Moderator
    • Aug 2000
    • 15261

    #2
    A lot of folks go out and buy a pretty serious subwoofer with great Xmax and the attendent relatively low efficiency, then try to low ball the amplifier, often going with a relatively "lightweight" pro amp that has lots of watts (rated) per the dollar.

    With my experience on amps for full range speakers, my feeling is that a really good solid power supply is quite necessary for tight, deep, NATURAL sounding bass.

    In your shoes, I'd consider shopping Audiogon for a good used amp, such as Bryston, Aragon, etc. Just my 0.02. Not every one is a nut case like me, and likes bridged Aragon 8008BB or Palladium monoblocks as sub amps, but they sure do grab hold of a big sub and don't let go (Stryke HE15, for example).

    Many other good choices out there, though, so don't be afraid to shop around.

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    • jimmyp58
      Super Senior Member
      • Aug 2003
      • 1449

      #3
      Simple --- Bryston 7B SST.
      jpiscitello@ameritech.net

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      • Andrew Pratt
        Moderator Emeritus
        • Aug 2000
        • 16507

        #4
        I'm using a Samson S1000 which is one of the sub amps SVS is selling on their site. I got mine used for very cheap and it seems to do a nice job with my IB but as Jon points out its not the be all and end all for power amps...but given a restricted budget if I'm going to spring for a Aragon amp it sure won't be powering my sub :B

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        • eddiem67
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2004
          • 139

          #5
          Thanks guys, anybody else, these amps are nice but pricey, but it is exactly what I am looking for, since my rack is open and I dont want anything with a fan built in (noise). Are there any model that are cheaper out there, I am willing to go down to 600-700 watts.
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          • aarsoe
            Senior Member
            • May 2004
            • 795

            #6
            My experience is a little different. Sure - you can get very good D class power amps, but a well built amp with lots of current will do the same trick with a lot less wattage.

            So unless you can find a ice power module (and they are not sold seperatly) I would recommend to find two of the old Marantz MA700 power amps (mono) and bridge them.
            They even have the bridging built in so it is very easy to do.
            Should be a cheap and very good sounding solution.
            You should be able to find them on e-bay for a couple of hundreds each..

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