New Amplifier Recommendation

[Berberian Dreamer]

Hello,

I was looking to buy some computer speakers so that I can listen to music on my laptop, but since they are just sitting there gathering dust, I'm trying to put my dad's old Tannoy Mercury S speakers to good use. I already have an Apogee Duet (DAC and preamp) so I suppose all I need is a power amp now. I was wondering if anyone here could recommend something not too expensive (between $100 and $200 would be ideal) for this purpose?

Thanks, any help at all would be appreciated!

 

[ID.]

Others may know better, but as far as I'm aware, there aren't really many cheap power amps in the hi-fi world. I think if you were spending a couple of hundred dollars you would get far better performance out of a pair of active monitors using the Duet as DAC and preamp. Something like a pair of Fostex PM0.4d. Alternatively I think you would be better off looking for a used integrated amp for the Tannoys and using the Duet just as a DAC.

 

[Happy_Listner]

Hey,

$200 is not a lot of money these days to spend on a new power amp, but I got your amp for you. I saw $ signs on your post so I assume you live in the USA or Canada? Check out this amp, Amazon is selling it for only $125 and it looks well built inside. It was a popular cheap choice in the 1990's for many. I can't beleive they still sell them.
AudioSource AMP-100 Stereo Power Amplifier

 

[Berberian Dreamer]

Hey,

$200 is not a lot of money these days to spend on a new power amp, but I got your amp for you. I saw $ signs on your post so I assume you live in the USA or Canada? Check out this amp, Amazon is selling it for only $125 and it looks well built inside. It was a popular cheap choice in the 1990's for many. I can't beleive they still sell them.

AudioSource AMP-100 Stereo Power Amplifier

Thanks for this, it seems like a pretty decent deal to me. I live in Malaysia though, so I don't know if I can find one with the correct power rating (mains here is 240V and I'd rather not get a step-down transformer). I searched Amazon UK, and found some other options though:

Pioneer A-10-K: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-A-10-K-50W-Stereo-Amplifier-Black/dp/B0082JFKPQ/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_0

and a whole bunch of mini-amplifiers, though I suspect these won't sound good 😛

 

[Happy_Listner]

Sorry, I don't think I can help you further as I am not too familiar with the Malaysian market. I know that Pioneer amp but it is an integrated amp and not a power amp. Didn't you just want a power amp? You could try the used marketplace. You must have some sort of Ebay or Audiogon there right? You could look for a used Rotel, Adcom, NAD, or AMC amp. Good luck in your search.

Cheers