Arcam Alpha 10 power amp problem

[A.Ryan]

Not long ago bought an integrated alpha 10 amp and since then been looking for the power amp to go alongside it. The only problem is no one is selling one at all , I must check eBay and other second hand markets at least twice a day. Anyone know anyone or place who would be selling one

based in the UK btw

 

[Al ears]

Not long ago bought an integrated alpha 10 amp and since then been looking for the power amp to go alongside it. The only problem is no one is selling one at all , I must check eBay and other second hand markets at least twice a day. Anyone know anyone or place who would be selling one

based in the UK btw

If you have an integrated amp why do you need a power amp??
Power amplifiers normally sit alongside pre amplifiers.

 

[A.Ryan]

I am wanting more out of my system while also having an dedicated connection for a sub

 

[Integralista]

Not long ago bought an integrated alpha 10 amp and since then been looking for the power amp to go alongside it. The only problem is no one is selling one at all , I must check eBay and other second hand markets at least twice a day. Anyone know anyone or place who would be selling one

based in the UK btw

Hi, do you want to make a biamping of your speakers? I just want to understand better your aim with amplification. If yes, power amp working in paralel with poweramp in your integrated Arcam Alpha 10 must not be just Arcam power amp. You simply need good power amp with the same amplification in dB like your amp and similar power output. It is even possible to combine one tube amp (high and mid section if speakers) and your transistor amp for bass. Just an idea for you. BR.

 

[A.Ryan]

Hi I am still pretty new to all of this so a lot of this still goes over my head haha but thanks anyway asking
my current set up is
2 floor standing speakers - B&W 683 200W/8Ω (each)
2 speakers - B&W 601 S2 100W/8Ω (each)
Then both connected into the integrated alpha 10

so the plan is to use the integrated amp as the pre amp then the power and also buy a sub

like I said I am pretty new to this so I might be completely missing something haha

 

[Al ears]

Hi I am still pretty new to all of this so a lot of this still goes over my head haha but thanks anyway asking
my current set up is
2 floor standing speakers - B&W 683 200W/8Ω (each)
2 speakers - B&W 601 S2 100W/8Ω (each)
Then both connected into the integrated alpha 10

so the plan is to use the integrated amp as the pre amp then the power and also buy a sub

like I said I am pretty new to this so I might be completely missing something haha

You cannot connect four speakers of those specifications to your amp, or even amps.
If you want a subwoofer as well you need to be looking for a multi channel AV amplifier that can handle all those connections.
A stereo amplifier like your Arcam 10 is designed for two speakers only.
Adding a power amp will not help in your situation.

 

[jjbomber]

Not long ago bought an integrated alpha 10 amp and since then been looking for the power amp to go alongside it. The only problem is no one is selling one at all , I must check eBay and other second hand markets at least twice a day. Anyone know anyone or place who would be selling one

based in the UK btw

Normally the integrates would power the high and the power amp the low.

 

[Al ears]

Normally the integrates would power the high and the power amp the low.

Normally you wouldn't bi-amp using an integrated....... 🙂