Computer - Small Amp for RT25i

rskarvan · February 2003

I would like to use my RT25i's as computer speakers.
Is there a very small physical-size amp available that could drive these. I'm thinking something that is maybe 50Wx2 and is physically about 8" wide x 6" deep x 3" tall.

Most computer speakers suck.
The RT25i's would kick **** as computer speakers.
But, they will require an external amp.

Suggestions anyone? I would want it to be relatively cheap too.

Ceruleance · February 2003

Carver M-400 Cube

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3009428609&category=14973

jcaut · February 2003

Personally I'd run them with an integrated amp or receiver, just so that you'd have a volume control other than the one on the computer.

I used RT3's as computer speakers for a while and drove them with a Pioneer SA-940 integrated. Right now I've got my RT800i's sitting on either side of my desk being driven by a Carver TFM35 off the preamp-outs from an old Kenwood receiver.

Jason

RuSsMaN · February 2003

Don't know how much you want to spend, but the best, smallest seperates I have found are the Parasound compact series.

amp:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=PARZAMP&product_name=Zamp%20Compact%20Stereo%20Amplifier

pre:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=PARZPRE&product_name=Zpre%20Compact%20Stereo%20Preamplifier

Other than that, I think a small integrated would be your best bet.

Cheers,
Russ

shack · February 2003

If you are interested in a small integrated, the Pioneer Elite A-35R might be just the ticket. It can be had from Soundpros for $160. Here is a link. Pioneer Elite A-35R . I listened to one of these with a small pair of Boston bookshelf speakers a while back. It sounded pretty good.

Here is the Pioneer Elite web site if you want the specs.

rskarvan · February 2003

Thanks everybody. Good advice. I'll let you know when I make up my mind.

Computer - Small Amp for RT25i

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