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vintage_tube 10-22-2017 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by phishphan (Post 874200)
The 2150 monos can draw 30a each when hitting peak power. It would require most people to re-wire a room to get them. And those are their mid range models. Not to mention they’re 100 grand a pair.

Many Boulder amps need 30A breakers. Just switch out breakers if awg is appropriate. Some upper elite models require 220/240v -- not many reviewers with those outlets in their homes & when they do a review, they in some cases go to Boulder (demo room).

Best Sir,

Bob

phishphan 10-22-2017 06:50 PM

The $100,000 cost of the amps is going to be a problem long before the wiring in my house. [emoji857]

docmd2010 10-22-2017 09:07 PM

I actually just spoke to my dealer. He was telling me that it's extremely rare for Boulder to actually sell their monoblocks (2150's or 3050's). He said it's simply unnecessary, in most cases. Told me that Boulder almost always sells stereo amps, because they give you 80-90 percent of the performance, and they are more amp than you will ever need. Really, with monoblocks you are paying for a separate chassis and power supply. :) Also, he told me (like others have said on this forum), it makes more sense to get stereo 3060 (115k) vs mono 2150's (98k).

The stereos are just that good!

metaphacts 10-23-2017 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by docmd2010 (Post 874230)
I actually just spoke to my dealer. He was telling me that it's extremely rare for Boulder to actually sell their monoblocks (2150's or 3050's). He said it's simply unnecessary, in most cases. Told me that Boulder almost always sells stereo amps, because they give you 80-90 percent of the performance, and they are more amp than you will ever need. Really, with monoblocks you are paying for a separate chassis and power supply. :) Also, he told me (like others have said on this forum), it makes more sense to get stereo 3060 (115k) vs mono 2150's (98k).

The stereos are just that good!

Last Boulder amplified system I heard included 3050's and a 3010. Don't know if it was "more than you(the owner) would ever need", but it certainly seemed like a great match to the speakers.

vintage_tube 10-23-2017 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by metaphacts (Post 874282)
Last Boulder amplified system I heard included 3050's and a 3010. Don't know if it was "more than you(the owner) would ever need", but it certainly seemed like a great match to the speakers.


Dang Bill -- mono blocks & a 4 chassis pre -- that's $365K retail. What were they pushing?

Best Sir,

Bob

metaphacts 10-23-2017 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vintage_tube (Post 874292)
Dang Bill -- mono blocks & pre -- that's $305K retail. What were they pushing?

Best Sir,

Bob

Oh I think you know the answer to that Bob.

vintage_tube 10-23-2017 01:24 AM

Makes sense -- WAMM Master Chronosonic. Fortunate fella.

Best Sir,

Bob

metaphacts 10-23-2017 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by vintage_tube (Post 874294)
Makes sense -- WAMM Master Chronosonic. Fortunate fella.

Best Sir,

Bob

:tresbon:

docmd2010 10-23-2017 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by metaphacts (Post 874295)
:tresbon:


That's 1 Mil gone the wrong way!

metaphacts 10-23-2017 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by docmd2010 (Post 874319)
That's 1 Mil gone the wrong way!

:confused-22:

If you are worried whether or not the top of the line Boulder is sufficient for the WAMM, rest easy. It's a beautiful match.


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