Has anyone compared the Panasonic SA-XR45 to expensive amplifiers? [message #28419] |
Mon, 08 December 2003 13:28 ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
Scholl
Messages: 67 Registered: May 2009
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It's getting a lot of buzz on other forums. I've been using it for two channel audio with SACD, DVD-A and redbook with very good results for such a cheap unit. It doesn't image as well as good tube amps. The one I'm using has no mods but I do have power adapters on order to upgrade the power cord to a computer grade.
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Re: Questions about SA-XR45 [message #28421 is a reply to message #28420] |
Mon, 08 December 2003 18:00 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
Scholl
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I bought mine from a local shop. They sell for 300.00 to 400.00 depending on where you get them. They have six 100 watt digital amps. Detailed info can be found on the pioneer web site and Newform Ribbon web site. If find their best attribute is with redbook CDs and DVD-As using digital coax input. Others have fond a way to use the Beringer 2496 crossover.
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Re: Questions about SA-XR45 [message #28423 is a reply to message #28421] |
Thu, 18 December 2003 13:29 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
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Scholl, I recently finished breaking in my XR45, running it via coaxial from a DVD player in my notional two-channel HT. Unfortunately, my old DVD player flamed out at about the same time and I just got the Pioneer DV45a to use with it. I'm running them 24/7 to speed up the DV45a's break in. Once I figure out how well they work together, I may bring the XR45 out into my main system to hear there. I have my doubts that it will cause me to sell my amp and linestage, but I have to try anyway. Regardless, if it is good for my HT set up, I may look into some simple modifications (eg, a normal IEC connector so I can use a decent cord without an adaptor). Wayne, I picked the XR45 up via an internet dealer for $300. The coaxial feed seems to be the best, albeit that channel won't work for some DVD-As or any SACDs if that is what you want. Regards, Chris
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Re: Questions about SA-XR45 [message #28424 is a reply to message #28421] |
Thu, 18 December 2003 17:04 ![Go to previous message Go to previous message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/up.png) ![Go to next message Go to next message](/forum/theme/AudioRoundTable/images/down.png) |
Bomber
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They have six 100 watt digital amps. 100W according to the marketing dept. The spec on the Panasonic website says: 100W per channel (10Hz-20kHz, 6 ohms, 0.9% THD). I've never seen a distortion rating that high. And everyone else rates amps at 8 ohms. A proper rating would also state how many channels are being driven. I doubt it NAD would rate the same amp above 50W.
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