Posted by: rajeshjha
Compare the 7700 - 07/07/06 08:49 PM
Hello all,
My system consists of Onix Rocket speakers (7.1) powered by an HK 7300. The family room is huge and acoustic treatments are not possible. Usage is 50/50 music/HT.
While the HK 7300 is quite a beast, I feel I need even more channel separation and center channel clarity. So, on to separates. I love the features on the HK 7300 (especially the bass management, xover, trim, etc customization per input per mode!) and would like to continue using this as a pre-pro for now (but willing to upgrade to a dedicated pre-pro if that is finally what it takes). So, I would like to start out by choosing an amp that has far more muscle than the 7300 and also balanced inputs for accommodating a possible future pre-pro upgrade.
The outlaw 7700 seems like a good candidate. However, I would be interested in hearing any comments and opinions comparing the SQ and HUM/BUZZ factor to the following:
1. The Emotiva MPS-1 in 7-channel (price reduced from today to $1699).
2. Parasound Halo A51 (only 5ch, would need to use 7300 for 7.1 rears) definitely more $$ but how does SQ compare?
3. Earthquake cinenova grande 7 (are the highs subdued?)
Thanks,
Raj
My system consists of Onix Rocket speakers (7.1) powered by an HK 7300. The family room is huge and acoustic treatments are not possible. Usage is 50/50 music/HT.
While the HK 7300 is quite a beast, I feel I need even more channel separation and center channel clarity. So, on to separates. I love the features on the HK 7300 (especially the bass management, xover, trim, etc customization per input per mode!) and would like to continue using this as a pre-pro for now (but willing to upgrade to a dedicated pre-pro if that is finally what it takes). So, I would like to start out by choosing an amp that has far more muscle than the 7300 and also balanced inputs for accommodating a possible future pre-pro upgrade.
The outlaw 7700 seems like a good candidate. However, I would be interested in hearing any comments and opinions comparing the SQ and HUM/BUZZ factor to the following:
1. The Emotiva MPS-1 in 7-channel (price reduced from today to $1699).
2. Parasound Halo A51 (only 5ch, would need to use 7300 for 7.1 rears) definitely more $$ but how does SQ compare?
3. Earthquake cinenova grande 7 (are the highs subdued?)
Thanks,
Raj