Is this unit powerful enough for my Klipsch KG 5.5 floor standing speakers? Since I listen to vinyl only, how's the phono playback at high levels?
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I have Klipsch speakers, not sure of the model & I can't get to the back now to check, but they have 10'' woofers & 2" tweeters. More then enough power. I also have lots of vinyl (over 2,000 albums) & they sound good. I would like a little more high end though.
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Probably will work. I have 45 year old 4-8 ohm Utah's with 12" woofers/7" mid horn/2" dome tweeter. At 25% volume my wife gets really upset. IU use a Stanton Turntable to spin LP's while I work out and it sounds great. The price difference between the 6004 and the 5004 was over $100, but slight differences. The 5004 (now the 5005) has better THD specs, but slightly less power. It depends on what your are doing. I prefer the quality over the volume. In short: I am VERY happy with the 5004 and sound produced with my LP's. I also plus my iPad into the AUX jack and that sounds excellent as well. I just like the sound of LP's over CD's and Audio files. Probably will work. I have 45 year old 4-8 ohm Utah's with 12" woofers/7" mid horn/2" dome tweeter. At 25% volume my wife gets really upset. IU use a Stanton Turntable to spin LP's while I work out and it sounds great. The price difference between the 6004 and the 5004 was over $100, but slight differences. The 5004 (now the 5005) has better THD specs, but slightly less power. It depends on what your are doing. I prefer the quality over the volume. In short: I am VERY happy with the 5004 and sound produced with my LP's. I also plus my iPad into the AUX jack and that sounds... » Read More Probably will work. I have 45 year old 4-8 ohm Utah's with 12" woofers/7" mid horn/2" dome tweeter. At 25% volume my wife gets really upset. IU use a Stanton Turntable to spin LP's while I work out and it sounds great. The price difference between the 6004 and the 5004 was over $100, but slight differences. The 5004 (now the 5005) has better THD specs, but slightly less power. It depends on what your are doing. I prefer the quality over the volume. In short: I am VERY happy with the 5004 and sound produced with my LP's. I also plus my iPad into the AUX jack and that sounds excellent as well. I just like the sound of LP's over CD's and Audio files. « Show Less
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I would strongly recommend against that setup. One of the distinguishing features of any Klipsch speaker is their amazing sensitivity. The rf-7ii are a great example at 101db's. So, using a bruiser amp like the Behringer is completely unnecessary for achieving any goal. If you need them to go louder or just want more headroom for sound quality then I would suggest looking in the home amplifier arena. I have married pro audio with home audio before and its great if you are just going for huge sound for like a party in a big hall or something...but you need to use line level from your pre-amp to this pro amp and the volume increments will not line up as precise as you might like. Since you dont need a ton of power for these Klipsh speakers I would look for a solid home amplifier to just take RCA's straight from you pre-amp. I think you will be more happy. NOTE: the fan on this amp will be really annoying in a home set-up.
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I love mine, but I am not a Klispch fan at all. I also have a 12 in sub. They compliment each other very well. Happy listener!
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Hi There.....I have a Yamaha 200 amp connected to this unit, running 4 seperate set of speakers. Its been in use for a few years with no problems. I don't crank my music very high and listen to easy music. Hope it helps!
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It has "phono in" rca's in the back. Just FYI, running it with a Parasound A51 and they are really good together.
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Ditto, This player brought my lexicon dc2,bridged carver amps, and klipsch chorusll's(4 of them) back to life.I had a pioneer dv05, thx, like everything else listed here,and simply cannot believe what I was missing in sound quality from the pioneer. This player could pick up a pin dropping in the middle of a pete townsend solo(doesnt get any louder than that).Yes the blueray is very good, yes the upconverting is very good, but the sound is only surpassed slightly by the denon (4500.00) blueray player.Buy it for 500.00, I paid a thousand for the dv05, Technology just keeps jumping by leaps and bounds. Ditto, This player brought my lexicon dc2,bridged carver amps, and klipsch chorusll's(4 of them) back to life.I had a pioneer dv05, thx, like everything else listed here,and simply cannot believe what I was missing in sound quality from the pioneer. This player could pick up a pin dropping in the middle of a pete townsend solo(doesnt get any louder than that).Yes the blueray is very good, yes the upconverting is very good, but the sound is only surpassed slightly by the denon (4500.00) blueray player.Buy it for 500.00, I paid a thousand for the dv05, Technology just keeps jumping by leaps... » Read More Ditto, This player brought my lexicon dc2,bridged carver amps, and klipsch chorusll's(4 of them) back to life.I had a pioneer dv05, thx, like everything else listed here,and simply cannot believe what I was missing in sound quality from the pioneer. This player could pick up a pin dropping in the middle of a pete townsend solo(doesnt get any louder than that).Yes the blueray is very good, yes the upconverting is very good, but the sound is only surpassed slightly by the denon (4500.00) blueray player.Buy it for 500.00, I paid a thousand for the dv05, Technology just keeps jumping by leaps and bounds. « Show Less
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Nope, I added extra speakers via the headphones out port. That did help add a little low end. But I'd still caution against buying this unit for vinyl records.
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While i have a nice set of bowers wilkins speakers, i am not as hifi and have no vinyl. This will do the job, I think, but there are probably $400 units by other manufacturers that would be better??? i dunno, but the other weak leak would be a not having a dedicated DAC. I only use this to record segments of DirecTV music channels for long flights. At home I now just do Rhapsody or Pandora for ease... super hifi doesnt matter when you are working out in the garage with power tools. Sorry I cant tell you more
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Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so can not comment on that. Overall, it's a great little piece for the price. Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so... » Read More Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so can not comment on that. Overall, it's a great little piece for the price. « Show Less
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I am using the amp to drive to Klipsh 5.2 reference speakers in a 7.2 surround sound system. The amp I'm using to drive the other surround speakers is an Demon 4308 receiver. The amp has so many controls (also via the web) that it allows you to use those two amp's power to drive other amps in the receiver that drive all the surround sound speakers...Bottom line. I am EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THE AMP. It was recommended to me by a friend of mine who's in the business. I used to be a rep for JVC in the late 80's to early 90's. Now they don't make nearly as good as stuff as they did. But as for the amp I have driven those speakers so loud that I thought I was going to come out of my skin watching the new Godzilla (also have 2 12 in Klipsh 1000 watt each power subs) I hooked them up in such a way that the LFE signal was not only going to the subs but to the front main speakers too. The amp did great. Hardly got warm! Frankly I could not believe it. Then only after about 20 minutes of extremely loud sounds did the amp shut down. Guess what. It was not the Emotiva. It was the Denon Receiver. Over drove it. Even with the receiver's front channel amps bridged into the surround amps. Thinking about going to Denon separates next time I upgrade but I'll for sure keep my Emotiva amp on the front channels. Very happy indeed......
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The Cambridge is definitely a better preamp than the one in a standard receiver. Whether or not you can hear the difference will depend on how much better it is than the preamp in your Marantz. I would say that if your Marantz is near their top of the line quality, then you might not hear much improvement. If it is a budget quality model, you would probably notice an improvement. Obviously, your phono cartridge quality will make a world of difference also. Good luck!!! PS Be careful to order a preamp that plays the type of cartridge you have- moving coil or moving magnet. I bought the Cambridge that can play both, but some units don't.
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It does a great job with my small Klipsch speakers, but the Klipsch are legendary for their efficiency. Not sure how it will do with anything else.
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If your speakers can handle it the 700 is awesome. I replaced a 30 year old kenwood and my old vinyl has never sounded better. I love this receiver.
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I would move up to more power for floor standing speakers. Odds are you'll bottom out with this receiver.
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Both amps are nice and both are 7.1 vs the 5.1. Can't imagine them not having an option to set up for 5.1. Or you could buy two more satillite speakers for it. But the klipsch speakers are amazing sound! You won't hurt the speakers if you hook up to the 7.1 if that is your concern.
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Yancy, this is similar performance to my setup,and not unusual. The moving magnet cartridge on your Music Hall generates 5 millivolts.The VP130 steps that signal "up" 30db max. Your other receiver inputs have higher preamplified signals (db gains) into your receiver, hence a lower volume setting for them (at the same perceived "loudness").Also,make sure you tie your preamp,turntable, and receiver together with a ground wire to reduce hum. Others here have commented about replacing stock power supply with the Enercell 15v supply and the "M" adapter tip from Radio Shack. I did and Recommend it also! Hope this helps. Yancy, this is similar performance to my setup,and not unusual. The moving magnet cartridge on your Music Hall generates 5 millivolts.The VP130 steps that signal "up" 30db max. Your other receiver inputs have higher preamplified signals (db gains) into your receiver, hence a lower volume setting for them (at the same perceived "loudness").Also,make sure you tie your preamp,turntable, and receiver together with a ground wire to reduce hum. Others here have commented about replacing stock power supply with the Enercell 15v supply and the "M" adapter tip from... » Read More Yancy, this is similar performance to my setup,and not unusual. The moving magnet cartridge on your Music Hall generates 5 millivolts.The VP130 steps that signal "up" 30db max. Your other receiver inputs have higher preamplified signals (db gains) into your receiver, hence a lower volume setting for them (at the same perceived "loudness").Also,make sure you tie your preamp,turntable, and receiver together with a ground wire to reduce hum. Others here have commented about replacing stock power supply with the Enercell 15v supply and the "M" adapter tip from Radio Shack. I did and Recommend it also! Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yeah it's a great little unit. Sound quality is good not fantastic but considering money you can't go wrong. I have mine connected to Wharfdale Diamond 9.1 speakers and they go loud enough to easily fill a medium size room.