Author Topic: SAKURA AMP (Read 325760 times)

pnb-guy · « **on:** Apr 17, 2002 at 08:35 PM »

I'm just curious as to the origin and quality of these widely available amps. My pioneer amp broke down months ago and I would like a stop gap before I really go for a full fledged AVR to start a home theater. I'm planning on buying one of these cheap amps.

How powerful would an amp ideally be to power 2 50watt RMS speakers?

cybermms · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 17, 2002 at 09:40 PM »

Hi pnb-guy,

No offense meant but suggest you try a more decent amp. Yamaha's price has gone down, i.e. RXV 420 is available at less than P15k. Pioneer is even cheaper.

;)cybermms

pnb-guy · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 17, 2002 at 10:16 PM »

I would really like nothing better but as I said this is just stop gap measure (maybe 2-3 months) before I buy the Onkyo 494 I've been eyeing for a while now.

Titanium · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 08:30 AM »

Cybermms, pasingit ha,

What model of pioneer amp ( maski amp lang, not a receiver) that has 6.1 channel na pinakamura and where to buy? Thanks.

Alfie · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 08:30 AM »

PNB-Guy,
Kindly heed Cybermms suggestion, your bound to be Php 2-2500.00 poorer if you'll use this as a stop-gap measure as you stated.
The only redeeming factor I can see here is that once you get your decent amp, you can use this for the bass shakers, however, I still doubt their capabilities, since the decent amps, I saw for the bass shakers were nowhere near this, furthermore a fellow member already reported that the 5.1 label is actually a misnomer, it's nowhere near that, he even doubt the prologic capability. Now ain't that a bummer.

Alfie · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 09:05 AM »

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What model of pioneer amp ( maski amp lang, not a receiver) that has 6.1 channel na pinakamura and where to buy? Thanks.

Titanium- I bumped up the Pioneer Cheapest DTS-ES thread. Read on.

pnb-guy · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 12:21 PM »

Thanks guys.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 12:42 PM »

I had a Sakura prologic receiver (AV-1600) before. And I sold it to my cousin and it is on its 3rd year now and it is still working. Forget about the DSPs coz they don't work! But you'll get 2-channel, 3-channel, dolby Prologic..no DD or DTS. It has a 5.1 channel input and subwoofer out.

Another alternative is Pier. You can get Prologic receivers there at a price range of P3.5-6k depending on the brand and the outside appearance. Brands I saw were Onkyo, Denon, Yamaha, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony.

Bottomline...the choice is yours!

NIRVBLAKR

cybermms · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 18, 2002 at 09:01 PM »

Hi Titanium,

I am not aware of a cheap Pioneer with 6.1 channels. Also, they do not have home theater amps, only receivers. Their entry level sells for around P11.5, pro-logic but with 6 channel input. Next model with DD/DTS decoder is selling at P17k. Sorry forgot the model numbers but Pioneer is usually available at SM Applicance section or Abenson. You can also go to Raon.

I think the best entry level HTP receiver today is Yamaha's RXV 420 now selling at between P13k to P14k.

Good stop-gap is to check out customers units at AV stores around MM. Customers who recently upgraded usually asks the AV store to sell their old receivers or amps. I think this is a safer route than buying @ the pier.

Good 2nd hand receivers with DD decoder is selling at between P7-9k.

cybermms

Quote from: Titanium on Apr 18, 2002 at 08:30 AM

Cybermms, pasingit ha,

What model of pioneer amp ( maski amp lang, not a receiver) that has 6.1 channel na pinakamura and where to buy? Thanks.

Titanium · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 19, 2002 at 09:06 AM »

Cybermms,

Thanks for the tip. OK na muna used receivers with 6.1 channel input sa akin since my dvd player has decoders na. Ill look for second hand then, wala pang budget for brand new eh.

hilander · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 26, 2002 at 08:40 AM »

Prologic Sakura Home theater system, where to buy and how much.

Thanks a lot you guys.

antoy · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 26, 2002 at 11:10 PM »

I saw several models at Deeco, Ever Commonwealth ranging from about P3,000-P7,000. Why buy Sakura though? Why not buy a good condition, used, branded Prologic AVR some members are selling? Just a thought. I have a friend selling some equipment if you're interested. Text me 0917-7946809

torque · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 16, 2002 at 01:04 PM »

bump for mojako

mojako,
there are other comments on several threads regarding Sakura Amps. you can use the search feature to read these comments.

mojako · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 16, 2002 at 02:59 PM »

Thanks again torque.

Guys,
I'm planning to buy this Sakura 5/6 ch amp. There are 2 reasons why i wanna buy this. I don't have money to buy a receiver (I really don't wanna spend that much money-i am poor) and because my dvd player has a built in DD5.1 and DTS decoder.

Who's currently using this amp?

Philander · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 16, 2002 at 05:55 PM »

I used to have Sakura 1600, certified ProLogic Receiver with 5.1 channel input, DSPs, 300watts per channel (main), 33 watts for center, rear left and rear right. Remote.

Well its sounds fair enough for a very low cost set-up. Price is about P 3,325.00

torque · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 18, 2002 at 05:32 AM »

Quote from: mojako on Dec 16, 2002 at 02:59 PM

Thanks again torque.

Guys,
I'm planning to buy this Sakura 5/6 ch amp. There are 2 reasons why i wanna buy this. I don't have money to buy a receiver (I really don't wanna spend that much money-i am poor) and because my dvd player has a built in DD5.1 and DTS decoder.

Who's currently using this amp?

Mojako,
I have the same reasons why I bought my AV-337 Sakura Int Amp. My current set-up is only two speakers and a sub, wala pang center and surrounds. next year pa ako mag add ng speakers. Regarding the rear channels (mono as posted by other members), nang hiram na ko ng speakers before to complete the 5.1 set-up. sinubukan ko yung Fast and the Furious DVD, stereo naman and not mono ang sounds ng rear channels.
Yung remote nga pala ng unit ko walang kwenta sira kaagad. Pero okay lang lahat naman kasi ng major functions/control may manual adjustments sa unit.

nirvblakr,
thanks nga pala pare sa mga inputs mo before re Sakura Amps

Sakura Integrated Amplifier AV-377

Specification
Main channel power output (PMPO) - 250W+250W
Speaker impedance - 4 to 16 ohms
Center channel power output (PMPO) - 50W
Speaker impedance - 8 to 16 ohms
Surround power output (PMPO) - 50W+50W
Speaker impedance - 8 to 16 ohms

Features
CPU control of all functions
360-degrees digital volume control (auto-restored on power up)
Quartz AM/FM stereo tuner, with memory for storing up to 38 stations (19 each band)
Audio input jacks for AC-3 (ready), super bass output system
Built-in super high main amplifier
Built-in independent amplifier for center, right surround and left surround
Separate volume control for center, right surround, left surround

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anybody here have heard about the MAAV 9908II digital surround integrated amp 400watts w/ analog AC-3 input.. i got it for Php 4k and it seems worth it.... kaysa sakura bibilhin ko.... i tried sakura and tested it pero mono ang rear output nya.. good thing i found the MAAV amplifier...

try mo ring hanapin yung MAAV amplifier kasi as posted by shoestrings mas maganda to kaysa Sakura.

mojako · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 18, 2002 at 06:32 AM »

thank you very much for your reply torque. Sige, i'll research on this MAAV amp. Merry Xmas!

tABs · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 18, 2002 at 05:44 PM »

maganda ba tunog ng sakura?

xetrov · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 22, 2002 at 12:37 PM »

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Mojako,
I have the same reasons why I bought my AV-337 Sakura Int Amp. My current set-up is only two speakers and a sub, wala pang center and surrounds.

What type of sub you use

PUSH · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 27, 2002 at 01:02 PM »

naguguluhan n ako help naman. what should i buy a receiver or an amp? what's the difference ba in use?
if there is a thread here that could explain this question of mine kindly provide me a link naman oh. thnx!

iceman90a · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 27, 2002 at 10:05 PM »

Quote from: PUSH on Dec 27, 2002 at 01:02 PM

naguguluhan n ako help naman. what should i buy a receiver or an amp? what's the difference ba in use?
if there is a thread here that could explain this question of mine kindly provide me a link naman oh. thnx!

hi,

try this link - i personally learned a lot here:

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?&postid=517124#post517124

hope this helps

antoy · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 04, 2003 at 09:27 AM »

Where can I find Sakura and MAAV amps and receivers? I need an amp and I want to check them out. Thanks

xetrov · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 04, 2003 at 12:07 PM »

You can find both brands in RAON where I bought my sakura AV-377

artsky · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 04, 2003 at 09:23 PM »

xetrov, ok naman ba yung SAKURA mo? how much did u get it? 5.1 ba sya?

antoy · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 04, 2003 at 10:32 PM »

xetrov, which shop kaya? am not too familiar with the area e. thanks

xetrov · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 05, 2003 at 08:38 PM »

Quote from: artsky on Jan 04, 2003 at 09:23 PM

xetrov, ok naman ba yung SAKURA mo? how much did u get it? 5.1 ba sya?

AC3 5.1 sya got it for 3K paired it with my Xenon 810D (DD/DTS)

xetrov · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 05, 2003 at 08:50 PM »

Quote from: antoy on Jan 04, 2003 at 10:32 PM

xetrov, which shop kaya? am not too familiar with the area e. thanks

I forgot the name of the shop pero marami run. I also checked MAVV, mas mura sakura.

j@y · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 05, 2003 at 08:51 PM »

xetrov,

care to share which shop because I've looked all over raon and to no avail can't find the Sakura AV-377.

torque · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 06, 2003 at 09:56 AM »

Quote from: xetrov on Jan 04, 2003 at 12:07 PM

You can find both brands in RAON where I bought my sakura AV-377

congrats on your sakura amp.

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AC3 5.1 sya got it for 3K paired it with my Xenon 810D (DD/DTS)

for 3K best buy talaga yan. pareho pala ang DVD player and integrated amp natin.

okay lang ba ang remote ng Sakura mo? yung remote kasi ng Amp ko wala pang 2 months nasira na, mukha kasing chipipay.

xetrov · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 06, 2003 at 10:50 AM »

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for 3K best buy talaga yan. pareho pala ang DVD player and integrated amp natin.
okay lang ba ang remote ng Sakura mo? yung remote kasi ng Amp ko wala pang 2 months nasira na, mukha kasing chipipay.

I bought them both last Dec. 21 [ pamasko ko sa sarili ko

] ung remote nga medyo naiipit ung pindutan pero binalot ko siya ng plastic tulad ng ginagawa ko sa ibang remote ko.