Solid amplifier. Simple clean design. Quite no hiss. Highly recommended.
I now have a 4 sub setup, I added 2 DS6000 to my existing 2 x SVS PB2000. The integration worked out well. The DS6000 are placed near field, sound and tractile feel is amazing. The Tone Winner App along with DS6000's internal DSP made setup a charm. I verified the DS6000s performance with REW, frequency response, distortion and group delay are all great. Ordering and shipping from Summit HiFi went without a hitch, Aamir was very helpful with prepurchase questions . Highly recommend you purchase from them.
Everything was fantastic! From the product to the service to the shipping
I initially purchased dual D4000 subwoofers, I was impressed but my home theater being a big wide open basement it did not hit as hard as I wanted so I contacted Aamir to arrange a upgrade to dual D6000's, these pound more and you definitely feel it more than my previous D4000's. Also made dual DIY subwoofers using dayton audio um12-22 wich are identical in size to the D4000's wich are used nearfield.. I'm a very happy camper !
Had a great experience with Aamir and the Summit A7 so...I bought another one for my home theater system (first one went in the game room). I'm using this one to drive (2) sets of front L&R + C + front heights. Since I already had 2 Emotiva A2's and (2) outlaw M2200's I decided I didn't really need the Emotiva MR1 any longer for amplification so I wanted to try a separate processor. That's where the Tonewinner AT-300 came in. First observation was is was immediately clear when I opened the interface that TW makes
the processors for Emotiva.
The next thing was the remote. I was concerned the remote wouldn't have all the individual trim functions. Concerns alleviated. It has MORE control.
Next...the microphone. A MUCH nicer mic setup than anything I have used to date. XLR mic and a REAL TRIPOD. Fantastic! Also of note, since I was already familiar with emo's gui, it was super easy to set things up. At first I just set up the 5.2.4 layout manually/by ear just so I could enjoy and movie the first night. Today I used all the mic-driven auto tuning functions and the levels were spot on for the most part to what I did by ear. What I didn't do by ear was the distance and eq functions. Ran those today and the distances are also spot on. Pretty amazing. I run (4) different brands
of speakers (I know). The eq did a great job leveling things out. I would have had to spend a good amount of time doing that manually.
Trigger and CEC controls work flawlessy. Every time.
As another bonus...the unit itself is also quite attractive.
A few improvements I would like to suggest:
-Larger on unit display. When in eArc mode it's tough for these old eyes to see from 4.2 meters away.
-There are some "emotiva-like" ticks when searching for audio format, but not as noticeable and easy to make less apparent by reducing volume before switch program sources. *To be fair I noticed this in an Onkyo RZ50 I tested also
-OSD/User Interface...looks I designed it
-The phone app is a little klugey but does work. Mainly an appearance consideration.
-The whole package could be "more Americanized. I'm sure that's coming.
If you want to dip your toes in the separate processor level of the hobby, this is the way to go, no question
Really looking forward to the next iteration of the TW processor.
RB
For the price a great amp and simple connect to pre outs !!
Purchased a Marantz 7015 a few months back because it was being discontinued so the price was a deal ! I was wanting to run 7.2.4 in my living room which the Marantz is capable of processing but can only power 9 channels ( speakers ) . So obviously I needed another power amp and the 7015 has full array of preouts !! I research the crap everything I buy online (I’m 1/4 Scottish) . In Canada a lot of equipment is so much more than in the USA and it’s a lot more than just exchange rates and duties !! Summit Hi-Fi prices on Tonewinner are $100 to $200 Canadian over the US cost ( awesome ) I have now ordered the Tonewinner D6000 from Summit !! I’m running left right centre channels with the AD- 5100 PA + and it’s made a huge difference in my surround system and I do mean for the good !!! 👍 👍👍
I’d been looking for an amp to upgrade my current Denon AVR X6700h to a pre amp system. I came across this amp online and I have to admit I was skeptical. I’d never heard of Summit Hi-Fi. I’ll tell you now, I’m sure glad I took a chance and ordered this beast . The amp runs my 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos theater perfectly. Plenty of clean pure power and a noticeable improvement to the sound stage. Honestly, the amp should cost a lot more for what you get. When you order yours and hook it up, you’ll be writing a review just like I did. The product, service, delivery and performance is truly impressive. Great job Summit Hi-Fi!!!!
Honestly worth taking the chance on. This is the little amp that could. Really sounds confident and clean running my theater speakers. The center channel was where you really noticed the difference made the dialogue clearer right up. The effects speakers really came to life. It’s easy to recommend! I went from an anthem Mrx720 to this and I can say it’s much more immersive.
I purchased the AD5100PA+ amplifier to reduce the load on my Denon AVR-X4700H. I'm running my 5 bed layer (4 JBL 530, 1 Emotiva C1+). Denon is only powering my 4 heights, Emotiva A1. After calibrating my system I could immediately notice a difference. The biggest difference was the noticeable improvement in detail from my speakers, even at lower volume levels. The denon isn't bad but yes, the tonewinner is worth every penny. For about $450 with free shipping and the best customer service from Amir, it's the best. If I was needing a new sub that D2000 would be it. I listen to alot of music also and with music WOW!!!
Aamir, as everyone has expressed really goes above and beyond. We need retailers like him that make this hobby fun. He is willing to bend over backwards for you. Truly a classy guy. The sub is fantastic. Its integrates very well and has great output. SPL is there. If you are looking for a new sub I wouldnt hesitate. Only thing I wish it had were speaker level inputs. Another wish list item would be if in the app you could create diffrent profiles. Ie Music and Movies. I should mention when using Anthem ARC - the sub literally mesaured perfect after the corrections. It hits the target curve 100%
Item as described and delivered very fast. Outstanding !
The best by far at any price!!!...I've been working on replacing my 1990's home theater system. I've always have been tech savvy, but the technology today is so much more advance since the 90's, so this meant a lot of research is required to get the best technology for the money with what my setup and needs are. Having said that, there are three components that makes up your home theater system, and each one is just as important as the other, but the one component of them that is most important of components, is quality amplifier! I have spent no less than five month and several hundred hours on line researching all of the three components, because I'm the guy who doesn't have $15,000.00 - $30,000.00 to buy the "so called" best of the best of all the components. I've come to find after all my time invested researching the actual specification, and the materials and internal components of these devises, that no matter what all these so-called influencers and so-called experts say on YouTube and on-line articles...It comes down to the Spec's, internal components, and material used. Not Name brand and price...More money in most cases is not always better! My home theater AVR is A Denon X6800H, awesome 11 channel unit!! I'd only recommend any Denon AVR for home theater! Right now, I'm running Klipsch speakers which are entry level but I'm going to make my final decision on speakers soon. If you hung in her this long, thank you! Now this is why I made the choice to purchase the Summit Hi-Fi A11 amplifier! I have eleven channel Denon AVR. Having said that, after looking into what is the most cost-effective way to get 11 channel Amplifier: do I break it up into multiple amplifiers or do I do one amplifier? What the research showed was, no matter if you bought multiple amps., or one to get the job done there was a set industry cost to the number of watts per channel your needs call for, and the number of channels your looking for, for your setup. (Again, set cost for watts and channels) Based on these finding I found that whether I break it up or not I'm looking at spending no less than $4,500.00 or more to get 11 channels amplified. Crazy!! You name the brand of amplifier and I looked at every spec of every one. Just when I was about to give up, this 11-channel amplifier pop up in a search and it was the Summit Hi-Fi A11 amplifier for less than $2,000.00. My first thought was this cannot be right! So, I compared the spec's, internal components and material used in this product and compared them to ALL the others, and after speaking with the owner, Aamir who by the way is the most professional, patient, knowledgeable and no pressure, not tell you what you want to hear just to buy his product business owner I've ever met with. His customer service is unlike no other. The product was promptly shipped, awesome experience!!...GREAT GUY!! I have the unit a week. Even with my entry level Klipsch's speakers the sound quality is AMAZING!! Not only can I hear sound now on all my eleven speakers so much better, I can now hear the rain, I can hear the birds, bugs, wind you name it now on all my surround speakers as well! If you are looking for THE BEST amplifier there is on the market regardless of price. The Summit Hi-Fi A11 amplifier is the one!! The last thing I like to suggest to anyone looking for an amplifier is, whether you have a five channel all the way up to an 11-channel surround sound home theater system. Bye this eleven channel A11. You may not think so now, but the day will come when you will upgrade and you will regret not having the most important and one of the most expensive items needed for your system when you do! You look at any so-called big name brand 3, 5, or 7 channel amplifiers out there. You'll spend more than $2,000.00 from any one of them!! You get it all with unit! I've been in contact with Aamir who is helping me with technical questions regarding floor speakers for my needs.
First, let me start off by stating how great the customer service is from Aamir at Summit Hi-Fi. After I placed my order online for the Tonewinner 11-channel amp, Aamir immediately called and thanked me for my order. He then explained that for a short time, I could get the Summit Hi-Fi A11 for just a little more. I took the chance, and I am so glad I did. From the display, to raw power, this Amp delivers on all fronts. Went from a Monolith 7 channel amp, and I can tell you there is a significant difference. No noise/hiss at any level, clear audio delivery, awesome sound stage. The amp really brings my Emotiva speakers to life. Delivery was fast, with a minor issue. Customs opened the crate and damaged one of the feet, but Aamir immediately made things right! This is my second major audio purchase from Summit Hi-Fi and it will definitely not be my last. I would be remiss if I did not mention how big a value this amp is at the price point. No other amp delivers this big with 11 channels at under 2k. You will have to spend significantly more for the same power/channel count and performance with other brands.
Summit HiFi and Amir are outstanding to do business with. Great price and fast shipment.
The DMP-8 is just what I wanted. The DAC section is top notch makes recordings sound as they were intended by the sound engineers. No harshness digital sound, very transparent with good bass extension. Sound stage and imaging are wide with good separation and good air around instruments. So far, I'm using Wi-Fi with my mobile phone as the server off internal SD card. Sometimes it takes a while to make the connection. Not sure why! I do plan on installing a SSD and that should solve any problems I'm having. Great value/excellent product. Recommend both SummitHifi and the DMP-8!
Just got this into my rack and added it to a new JBL Preprocessor and speakers. So far so good. The amp pushes my speakers will relative ease and I’m looking forward to getting the speaker through the break in period so that I can really listen to the difference this amp has made to my system.
Exc preamp, it really enhanced all my system, in all aspects. This had been the most dramatically upgrade I have made in my stereo in years.
I started looking to upgrade my SVS subs and came across the Tone Winner SW-D6000’s. Ended up watching and reading reviews on them and decided to give them a shot. I got in touch with Aamir at Summit Hifi and he answered all my questions and gave me a full run down on them. Picked them up and couldn’t be happier. The Tonewinner app is awesome and made them very easy to set up and use. The bass they provide is amazing! I heard bass in music and movies that wasn’t there before. Did a demo with John Wick 3 and the scene with the shot gun blasts going off was like getting punched in the chest!
I highly recommend these subs and the customer service from Aamir was nothing but amazing. Exactly as the reviews I read had stated.
I’m using this for my ceiling speakers. More than enough power. Awsome amp
Very easy, received in time, all perfect
Very simple to use
Recommend
This was one of the best purchases I have made towards my home theatre setup. Reticent in looks, but grabs attention when it's on duty. Built like a tank with elegance. Brought body and heft to my LCR with wider imaging and the surrounds are more lively giving the punch when the movie demands it. Shows no sense of strain even at reference levels and beyond. Just keeps going. And while doing that, the thing stays cool to the touch. I never managed to get it to kick start its fans. Power is the only attribute it adds. And the amp is quiet. With highly sensitive Klipsch reference tower speakers, it is pin-drop silence from my listening position. Truly happy with it and would recommend it to anybody who wants a pure power amp that delivers power.
Was very easy to configurated and has great sound .No sure if it sounds better then DMP-A6.( its looks better ! ).
Big sound. Awsome looking speakers. Exactly what you can expect from Klipsch
I'm getting sick of typing this same thing over and over again I'm just going to cut and paste from the last Facebook forum conversation I just had a few minutes ago.
"I added one of these to my system that also contains an emotiva MR1 which has similar power to the base x 5. It made a GIGANTIC difference.
https://summithifiusa.com/products/copy-of-summit-hi-fi-a7-7-channel-toroidal-power-amp"
"Never heard of them before. If my Rotel ever bites the dust I’m giving them a call!!! That’s a lot of amp for the price! Having two toroids really makes them stand out from the rest of the crowd. And the price!"
"I don't have a ton of experience with higher end audio gear but I did a LOT of research for about 75 days. This thing weighs 82 pounds and it sounds amazing. To give you an idea of what I first noticed, when I first turn on the system the default volume is at 30 (out of 80} on the emotiva by itself. That gives you a fairly low level volume for a start and then you move that up just a touch to listen to news and stuff. When I added the summit it fired it up to the default of 30 it was substantially louder. Changing the new default to 20 made it play at the same level as the emotiva alone at 30."
"Speaking of giving them a call. Amir from summit called me on a Sunday afternoon after I submitted a question on a form. He answered all of my questions on a call that took approximately 25 minutes. I ordered the unit immediately after and had it by Wednesday. No shipping charge and no tax. An amazing experience."
"My big Rotel is a RMB 1095. 200 wpc and two toroids. My “little” - RMB 1075- is 125 wpc and only one toroid. The 1075 sounds wonderful. But the 1099 is at a totally different level. Compared at same volume the 2 toroids make for big, but much more detailed bass, fuller mids and the highs are even better! The 1099 sounds like it’s similar to your Summit. Certainly “feels” that way. Weighs a few pounds less than yours- even comes with built in wheels for gods sake.
That Summit is a real find! You’re getting sound you shouldn’t be getting at that price."
How's that?
RB
