Compact amp?

[delusion77]

Hey guys, Iv been looking around to see if there are any small amplifiers out there that can drive a pair of old sony 3way speakers(6ohm, 70w peak) I have here connected to my desktop. Iv seen things like the scythe bay amp but tbh idk where to begin. I dont want to spend a lot on a new hometheater amplifier but id still like to get the most out of these speakers. any suggestions?

 

[PEXON]

Whats your budget? Any old Stereo AV receiver that can do 80-100W per channel will be plenty. There is always a good selection of Sony amps and stuff from Pioneer and Yamaha that goes well under £100 on eBay.

 

[delusion77]

mmhm but dont those tend to be kinda bulky? I was hoping to hav it on my desk if possible.

 

[Tomtom565]

For something small and compact you could use a Car Stereo Amp, small form factor, or dennon do a small amp, with built in CD/AM/FM tuner etc.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Denon-RCDM3...W1EO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336264730&sr=8-1

yes its not cheap,but you can get it fairly cheap on ebay, albeit a bit stripped down without that many features....

Maybe http://www.amazon.co...&pf_rd_i=468294

 

[delusion77]

hmm these look interesting. Ill keep an eye out for something like that denon. It does seem to support a lot of goodies, including LFE out. the renkforce, well iv never heard of that company but looking at the specs it seems to be close to the scythe (Yamaha internals for the scythe).

 

[PEXON]

PLEASE don't go for the Schyte. They are not an audio company, I personally wouldn't trust it. That Denon amp looks very nice, good features at a cheap price, espcially iPod input on a unit under 200.

 

[delusion77]

XD I saw it from scythe and was confused but I read it was Yamaha internals? Also Im having trouble finding the Denon unit without 2 bookshelf speakers already included besides that link tom provided...

 

[potatis]

That depends on the size of your desk

Go to seconhandshops and look. I have a quite good (imo) and i think i paid something along the lines of 18.33 £ for all of it

 

[delusion77]

Yea, a trip to the thrift shop might be a good idea.