Which 2 channel amplifier?

JustinChiu24
JustinChiu24 Posts: 39
edited October 2012 in Electronics
I am going to use the amp to power 2 TSi200's or 2 RtiA1's, which amp will be the best? I don't need DAC as I'm going to stream out audio from my Asus Xonar Essence STX. I'm looking for an amp that can power at least 60W as I am going to turn the speakers quite loud from time to time.
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    edited September 2012
    Safe to say there's a plethora of amps that will meet those requirements at any price range
    Up
    LSi15 LSiC - RX-V3000

    Down
    LSiM707 - 706c - 702f/x - Dual HSU VTF-15H Mk2
    Parasound HCA-3500 - HCA-2003A - Marantz SR7005
    Sim2 D60 - Dragonfly 106" Panny 500

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  • JustinChiu24
    JustinChiu24 Posts: 39
    edited September 2012
    Some suggestions?
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited September 2012
    What is your budget for this piece?
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited September 2012
    So, you need an integrated amp then, right?
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  • JustinChiu24
    JustinChiu24 Posts: 39
    edited September 2012
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    what is your budget for this piece?

    300usd
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  • JustinChiu24
    JustinChiu24 Posts: 39
    edited September 2012
    deronb1 wrote: »
    So, you need an integrated amp then, right?
    Yes, I'm looking for an integrated amp.
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited September 2012
    Here is a list of integrated amps that I would look at. Some of the prices are a little higher which means you might have to look on a website called "Audiogon" to buy used. If you buy "Crutchfield" is a good place to buy online as they have a no hassle return policy.I also wouldn't be hesitant to buy their open box items or scratch n dent items at considerable savings. Here are my top picks and prices I found online

    Marantz PM6004 - $539 open box or older Model Marantz PM6003 you may be able to find this one cheaper
    NAD C326BEE - $494 open box I once owned its big brother, Nad 355, and it was an extremely powerful amp.
    Cambridge Audio is also a good brand to look at

    All these amps have less than 60 watts but they are high current amps that will play pretty loud for you. I currently the own the Marantz PM6004 and love it. I use it to power my outdoor speakers and I can fill my entire backyard with loud, good sounding tunes with no distortion.

    Good Luck
    Chris
    Rig1 - Totem Hawks, Benchmark HDR, Parasound A21, Sonus, Samsung 52 LCD, Audioquest Type4
    Rig2 - LFD LE IV Integrated, Harbeth P3ESR, Rega Dac, MF V-Link, IMAC, Audioquest Type4
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited September 2012
    Don't know if you need all the bells and whistles, but the HK 3490 is nice all around performer. I know you said you don't need a dac, but this unit has phono in, internal dac, tuner, two sub outs. Very good reviews and has been a solid performer for me.

    It is a stereo reciever and not an integrated amp, but if you are looking for all the options...this one has it.

    I powered a pair of Monitor 70's with it for awhile and it did a very nice job.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • JustinChiu24
    JustinChiu24 Posts: 39
    edited September 2012
    I decided to get two RTiA1's and a PSW110 subwoofer, does this means I'll need to look for an amp with a sub output?
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    edited September 2012
    the aforementioned NAD has sub outs.... but yes you will need sub outs or a preamp section with a pair of line outs.
    Polk Lsi9
    N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
    NAD 1020 completely refurbished
    Keces DA-131 mk.II
    Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
    Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2
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  • trans am
    trans am Posts: 91
    edited October 2012
    try to score a used Adcom GTP-500II and a GFA 545II on ebay. best bang for buck and it will sound way better than any new gear for the same price.
    Adcom GFP-750
    Adcom GFA-555II
    Monitor Audio silver RX2
    NAD T585 SACD
    Technics sl-1200mk2 / ortofon m2 blue (signal cable/ Eichmann mod / Sumiko HS-12 Headshell
    Jolida JD9 II / Mulllard Tubes
    SignalCable Ultra speaker cables
    SignalCable Analog 2 IC's
    "ROMANCE WITHOUT FINANCE IS A DAMN NUANCE CAN YOU DIG I???"
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