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#67915 11/12/04 08:07 PM
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I'm thinking of going 2 Channel for my M60s. Does anyone have any experience with the new HK 235? Does it have enough juice? or should I go with a 2 channel amp instead?


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#67916 11/13/04 01:56 AM
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I am running M60s with an HK3270 stereo receiver, which I believe is about the same power as a 235 in stereo. It wasn't quite powerful enough to make M2s fill the room, but it sure does the job with M60s.


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#67917 11/15/04 06:53 PM
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My HK 230 has plenty of power to fill a 20' X 12' X 10' open loft - even on 2 channel stereo with Polk RTi8 fronts that are not quite as efficient as the M60's.

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#67918 11/15/04 11:19 PM
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I do know that Outlaw Audio is coming out with a pretty nice 2 channel option. May want to check it out.

www.outlawaudio.com

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#67919 11/16/04 12:09 AM
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Heres a pic of the Outlaw 2150 2 ch reciever.



It's the silver piece on top,it's a good looking piece of equipment. Here is some info on it.


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#67920 11/16/04 02:29 AM
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Great pic of the 2150. I have not seen it to date. I am amazed they went away from the Black look into silver. Nice look.

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Nice retro look.I believe the 2150 is going to go for $599.


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#67922 11/16/04 05:19 AM
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I don't need it but it does look nice. I took a look at the Outlaw forum on this unit and people are getting a little heated on teh delay of the unit. I understand that Outlaw is not the best when it comes to quick releases. I do know that they want to do it right but there has to be a breaking point with your customers.


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#67923 11/16/04 02:42 PM
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I'm not familiar with the HK 235, but I'm running my M60's with a Denon DRA-395 Stereo Reciever, which has 80W/channel and it has PLENTY of power to drive the M60's (and it sounds wonderful!)

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#67924 11/17/04 02:24 AM
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Thanks for everyones input.

I actually bought the HK 235 and still doing some extensive listing with them. I can always return it if I dont like it; but thats not the case. So far these sound better than my Yamaha 1400. Its smoother and bit laid back(warmer) than the Yamaha. I can actually listen to my M60s without fatigue. The HK 235 have plenty of power as well. I found that I had to crank the Yamaha up four notches to get the same loudness with the HK. For example

Yamaha RXV1400: -26dB to HK AVR235: -30dB

So much for Yamaha's 110w/channel. I also found at a higher volume the Yamaha is harsh where the HK really shine.(Very Smooth) I really love how the HK matches the M60s. I will be keeping these for two channel music. And the Yamaha for my HT use.

Thanks again guys.



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