Desktop Amplifier for RTiA1

crzycuyler
crzycuyler Posts: 16
edited April 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
I currently have my Denon AVR-3312 hooked up to my desktop setup amplifying my RTiA1s. I have to clear up some space, and I will soon be using the Denon AVR in another setup. What options do I have for a desktop amplifier? I have considered the AudioEngine N22. I can get the N22 at a great price. Will it give the A1s what they need? I am using them as near field monitors, essentially.

Thanks!
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,090
    edited April 2013
    How about one of this or hell maybe two running in mono there are some in Craiglist here in the Bay Area going for $99.00 a bit more on Ebay.

    http://www.parasound.com/ParasoundZ/zampv3.php

    Cheers
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited April 2013
    I have a Qinpu A3, and folks marvel at the warmth.... I upgraded the tubes with some NOS. Couple hundred bucks cost
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited April 2013
    I have a Qinpu A3, and folks marvel at the warmth.... I upgraded the tubes with some NOS. Couple hundred bucks cost

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?145179-What-s-on-your-desk
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • crzycuyler
    crzycuyler Posts: 16
    edited April 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    Likely WAY out of your price range, but look at the Peachtree Nova. Its a nice all-in-one package that has everything but the kitchen sink.... and speakers. Used, they go for $750-800 though. If you're looking for a cheap solution, check out Parts Express for some T-amps, like this one: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=310-322

    That sure does sound nice, but you are correct. That price just doesn't make sense for me to spend on this setup. I am looking around $100 to $300. The T-amp thing is pretty much up my ally, though. I'll be checking these out.
    Irrenhaus wrote: »
    How about one of this or hell maybe two running in mono there are some in Craiglist here in the Bay Area going for $99.00 a bit more on Ebay.

    http://www.parasound.com/ParasoundZ/zampv3.php

    Cheers

    That's interesting. I like it. I'll be looking into it.
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    I have a Qinpu A3, and folks marvel at the warmth.... I upgraded the tubes with some NOS. Couple hundred bucks cost

    I noticed this device before. I like to switch out components often so I would be afraid that the Qinpu A3 wouldn't always have enough juice.

    Thanks for all the responses.
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  • crzycuyler
    crzycuyler Posts: 16
    edited April 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    As an aside, it might be smart to find you an amp that isn't USB powered like that AudioEngine. Not sure if it would introduce noise as much as a DAC can, but I wouldn't want to risk it. I'd be looking for a wall wart.

    The USB is actually used to power external devices. It provides power. That's it.
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  • sodablue
    sodablue Posts: 24
    edited April 2013
    I just use an integrated amplifier... I have a Rotel RA970BX on my computer, and a Cambridge Audio A300 on my wife's.

    I've been doing this for about 10 years now, after I'd replaced my third set of $150 amplified computer speakers that lasted a year.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2013
    crzycuyler wrote: »
    I currently have my Denon AVR-3312 hooked up to my desktop setup amplifying my RTiA1s. I have to clear up some space, and I will soon be using the Denon AVR in another setup. What options do I have for a desktop amplifier? I have considered the AudioEngine N22. I can get the N22 at a great price. Will it give the A1s what they need? I am using them as near field monitors, essentially.

    Thanks!

    What sources do you need to connect up? More than one?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • crzycuyler
    crzycuyler Posts: 16
    edited April 2013
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    What sources do you need to connect up? More than one?

    Only my computer.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2013
    crzycuyler wrote: »
    Only my computer.

    And if your computer has a good sound card with analog out, then I'm kinda with mikey081057 - a low powered, low cost tube amp - the RTiA1s are easy to drive, you are using them near field, you only need one input, and tubes will be a glowing warm compliment to the sparkle of the RTiA1s.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • crzycuyler
    crzycuyler Posts: 16
    edited April 2013
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    And if your computer has a good sound card with analog out, then I'm kinda with mikey081057 - a low powered, low cost tube amp - the RTiA1s are easy to drive, you are using them near field, you only need one input, and tubes will be a glowing warm compliment to the sparkle of the RTiA1s.

    Thanks for the advice. I like the idea.
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