Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Has Anybody Auditioned Outlaw Audio Equipment?

Getting my wonderful Axioms has made me wonder if the weak link in my system isn't my receiver, an Onkyo TX-SR 800. After reading these forums for a few weeks, I have an urge to move up from mid-fi to real hi-fi. I have seen some real good reviews for the Outlaw Audio separates, and though they're amything but cheap at $2498 for the stack I desire, they are less than many of the high end components from Rotel, Carver, etc.

Any of you guys have any experience with the Outlaw gear? I am interested in the Model 950 pre-amp and the Model 770 power amp. Is there anything else in this price range that I should consider? Anything that might turn up on Ebay I should watch for?

You guys are very knowledgable and generous with your advice. Thanks in advance for your input!

Mark

I haven't personally but those that have rave about the gear. It's supposed to be a great set of seperates for the price. I just wish they'd leave the 80's for their aesthetic design. Jam Short Green doesn't appeal to me.

Actually, since most of my music is from the '70's, they should fit right in!

Mark

Mark, I had the monoblock 200's and they were fantastic. I chose a Rotel amp over them, but the build quality and sound were similar. I don't think you can go wrong with the Outlaws...

I am confident that you cannot really go wrong with the Outlaw power amps. But I don't know if the 950 pre/pro is truly up-to-date with respect to the ADC/DAC/DSP chips and proficiency for the newer digital formats... If I were to buy an Outlaw pre/pro, I would wait till they revise the 950, which is already far from a "brand-new" product in the digital-domain time-scale.

I'd look on audiogon.com for a Rotel RSP-1066 processor and RMB-1075 amp. They are usually easy to find, and buying them slightly used will save you considerable money.

You should be able to easily get both pieces for under $2000.

The photos may make them look greenish but my 1050 is matte charcole grey just slightly lighter and less shiny than my other black gear. I'm an architect and pretty picky but I have no ploblem with the looks.

No, it's the 80's green button that drives me nuts.

Mark, your Onkyo 800 is "real hi-fi" and in no way a weak link. The fact that you used the term "mid-fi" indicates that you've been reading high-end nonsense that attempts to categorize sound quality according to price.

Yes, I have to agree with JohnK. It is entirely possible that your $2500 "upgrade," regardless of the brand, may result in zero tangible sonic improvements. Your Onkyo is no slouch to start with.