Sony amplification sufficient to drive GP Homes?

I am not familiar with your Sony, but have listened many times to SF GPH, those are really nice speakers. You should hear a difference with an upgraded receiver/amp. I heard them in a HT configuration once with a B&K seperates set-up which sounded great. What is your listening 2 channel vs. multi going to be? Also, what budget range are we talkiing about?

Hi Maineiac,

For 2-channel listening, I have the Plinius SA-100MkIII driving the SF GP Concerto which is the older model. Since the GPH require quality amplification, I guess the Sony is not up to the task and have ditched the plan of getting those speakers for my HT setup.

Thanks for responding anyway.

I wouldn't discount it altogether, just saying that it does sound good with better amplification. Since Hi Fi Buys aka Tweeter carry these, it would be pretty easy to test them at a store or even better bring them home (30 day return). Best of luck.

Ryder,

I think it's a just matter of degree. In home theater, it's important to achieve maximum dynamic range in the system and to avoid distortion. You have to use bass-management properly to achieve this. Your Sony amp would most likely sound very good in your proposed system IF you apply proper bass management. I would suggest you set all channels to "small" and subwoofer "on" (assuming you have a powered subwoofer (or two!). Even if your main speakers are large floor-standing hulks, set them to "small" for bass-management.

Set your crossover to either 80hz or 100hz depending on the in-room bass response of your mains. Dial in the proper volume for all speakers and sub using a SPL meter and voila! - your TA-N9000ES will coast through the most demanding movie soundtrack without breaking a sweat.

JZ.