Opinions on Sunfire Amps


Anybody use Sunfire amps for music? What's their character? They provide lots of power for their price and size. Any catch?
Thanks
glai

Showing 2 responses by sbank

I think they're very under-rated, because of experiences like Bigjoes. When I was a lad, I sold Carver gear, and quietly laughed whenever someone bought it, because to my ears and college student's wallet, it was a bad decision.

The Sunfire is complete opposite. Lots of performance for the price, and the closest to tube type sound in its price range. Their HT amps are very competitive with much higher $ designs. They also run cool compared to other high power amps. They drive anything, and appear to be well made. Are they the most refined, no. But when I couldn't afford the big tube amps I craved, this was the next best thing.

Spencer
Bigjoe, I agree with you that reviews are overrated, but there are certainly a number of honest reviews out there, some negative enough that they ultimately killed the product.
I also agree w/you that most of the Carver amps are lousy.
Sunfire amps are not Carver amps. They sounds good, especially in their price range. They are built like tanks.
They hold their value better than most other brands.
Glai, you should certainly consider them.
Cheers, Spencer