Richard's PL Beastie Rework

[Richard D]

Damn this fuckin thing cranks. Only turned it half way so far; definitely enough power!

 

[kevin]

Are you sure.... Put it in the red for a few min.... Make sure it's loud enough !!!

 

[jbeckva]

Damn this fuckin thing cranks. Only turned it half way so far; definitely enough power!

Awesome!!! Are you over the weather enough now to enjoy it???!

 

[Richard D]

Yeah I am better now. I considered getting a CAT scan, but the dizzy spells stopped. I was afraid I'd had another mini stroke.

 

[laatsch55]

Depending on WHAT 901's ya have, you should be able to let the 700 stretch it's legs....

 

[Richard D]

Definitely want a subwoofer.

 

[laatsch55]

Enough volume and CPR is definatly an option....

 

[Richard D]

Depending on WHAT 901's ya have, you should be able to let the 700 stretch it's legs....

They are series I but seem like they can take lots of juice.

 

[laatsch55]

The Series I's were the juice hogs, had a pair myself...

 

[NavLinear]

They are series I but seem like they can take lots of juice.

I'm glad you're ok Richard. Here is what I collected some time ago regarding the 901's input power range.

 

[Richard D]

I put the needle in the red but I never seemed to go past 1/2. This is a powerful amplifier. I have never had equipment like this. I really like it. I will have lots of ???

 

[Richard D]

It's loud. Fuckin loud. Everything sounds good so far.

 

[Richard D]

Far as a powered sub.. hmmmm.... so many ways to answer that. One way is to use a "Y" cable that splits the preamp output

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Out in my garage, I have an old Technics reciever and a box that allows me to turn on and off four sets of speakers. I have another of those boxes, is it safe to use it(in lieu of a Y cable) on an amp this powerful?

 

[laatsch55]

It's just a router is it not?

 

[Northwinds]

It's loud. Fuckin loud. Everything sounds good so far.

Dude, I am totally jealous and at the same time very happy for you being able to own one of these magical beasts!

 

[jbeckva]

Out in my garage, I have an old Technics reciever and a box that allows me to turn on and off four sets of speakers. I have another of those boxes, is it safe to use it(in lieu of a Y cable) on an amp this powerful?

I'd not recommend it. Assuming your sub has it's own amp built in (it does, right.. with RCA inputs??), best to stick with the diagram above. Or shop around for a good preamp (remember.. that Onkyo was just to test the PL when you first had it, before we upgraded ya).. one that has more than one set of preamp outputs. Old PL pres have 'em (I'll leave it up to Lee to recommend which one). Adcom preamps do too - just give the one you're interested in a "google" and you should be able to see a pic of the back panel.

 

[laatsch55]

Yep, all good advice. Let me see if I got this right. You have a second set of speaks you want to run?

 

[jbeckva]

Yep, all good advice. Let me see if I got this right. You have a second set of speaks you want to run?

Thought it was a powered sub + the 901's? If a 2nd pair hmmm... If both on the 700, then problem would be the Bose EQ while matched for the 901's wouldn't be for the other pair.. unless those too are 901's, but I don't think you want that.

 

[Richard D]

No for a powered sub. I'll pick up a y cord and be on the lookout for another preamp. Anybody got one to unload?

 

[laatsch55]

What EXACTLY are you trying to do Richard?