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Main => Audio/Jukebox/MP3 Forum => Topic started by: mccoy178 on December 19, 2010, 08:33:06 pm
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Where would I find an amp that would just power two house speakers? Like a 2.1 receiver but with only an input from the computer and an output to the speakers? I feel like this is a stupid question, but yet I don't know what I'm looking for.
This is similar to what I use now, and I would prefer to just have the power it provides:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+200W+2-Ch.+Audio+Receiver/9245836.p?id=1218067378669&skuId=9245836 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+200W+2-Ch.+Audio+Receiver/9245836.p?id=1218067378669&skuId=9245836)
(http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/9245/9245836_sa.jpg)
Thank you for your help! :cheers:
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Several people on the board here have used amps like this
http://www.1010store.com/products/Hi%20Fi%20Audio%20component/NEW%20MINI%20Bose%20Amplifier%20350WX2.html (http://www.1010store.com/products/Hi%20Fi%20Audio%20component/NEW%20MINI%20Bose%20Amplifier%20350WX2.html)
To power normal speakers from a line input.
I haven't tried one yet. I just used powered computer speakers (some old altec lansings).
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Thanks! I did find a few of these types of amps on Amazon. Now the next question:
I am trying to power 2 160w Cerwin Vega speakers that are home speakers. So, if they are 8 ohms, what should I use? I understand that if I run them in parallel they will be 4ohm, but what will provide the proper power to maximize their functionality? :cheers:
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i am running my juke from an onkyo reciever , but ill be purchasing a marantz 8004 intergrated amp make sure the amp has pre amp out for your subwoofer , this amp will power a couple of 1500 speakers . its only rated at 70wpc so not good enough for you , id probably be looking at a power amp with pre amp , any amp will have cd sources etc but you can buy a dac (digital to analougue convertor) which is usb driven ,dacmagic is a very good one i beleive although ive never used one
you should post your questions here or a similar site
http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php (http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php)
pour over the stereo forums mate
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Another possibility is to get on Craigslist and find just any ol' receiver/amp. I picked up a pioneer unit for 20$ that even had a remote. The only thing I use it for is to power the speakers on my back patio. I just run a cable from monitor out on my main receiver to one of the inputs on it.
The only downside to that approach is the space a full size receive takes up.