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  1. Paul Donovan

    Do the surround channels really need equal power that's identical to the fronts?

    My understanding is that the "gain" has to be identical or you may hear some differences. My suggestion would be to buy a 7 channel amp or two identical 4 channel amps like HK which you can get on UBID usually or I assume even cheaper somewhere else. ;)
  2. Paul Donovan

    Integra Research RDA-7 amp, need advice

    I have had one for almost a year. Excellent build quality and sound. 112 pounds. Doesn't get very hot. Sold two Citation 7.1s to purchase it. Ironically, I purchased it because I was buying the matching processor RAC-7 but due to the inflexible bass management I ended up with an MC-1. Now that...
  3. Paul Donovan

    Should I upgrade? Do I really need all these new surround modes?

    I have an Angstrom 100 processor, designed by Mike Moffet. It has no video inputs or DTS. Sounds pretty good to me and built like a tank. I also have 2 Citation 7.1 amps, two 7.4 subwoofers, Sony SS-9 speakers, (great sound and bass,) Aerial CC-5 center channel and Citation 7.3 surround...
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    re:ADA products

    First, this is a great forum. Just found it. I just sent back a ADA Rhapsody today to UBID. Basically it is a professional unit formerly sold by custom installers that is not being supported by ADA. There is a 60+ page manual that shows all of the great features but a two page preprinted sheet...
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