Cheap, decent 2ch amp

[organ]

I want to give my parents a seperates system for the bedroom and I'm looking for a good quality 2 ch amp under $200 to power a pair of RT5. So far the 80w/ch Audiosource is on my list. partsexpress.com is selling them for $199.

Maurice

[Tour2ma]

For a new integrated amp that Audiosource looks pretty good.

If used is an option, as always, it brings some interesting vintage options into consideration...

[organ]

Not planning to buy used because I need something small. Just a good new SS amp. You're right, that Audiosource could be an int. Are those volume knobs on the front?

Maurice

[Tour2ma]

Would appear that's what they are.... All AudioSource Stereo Amplifiers have these same features and specifications: * Left and right channel level controls * Toroidal power supply * Line output jacks * Stable into 2 ohm loads * THD: Less than 0.04% * S/N Ratio: Greater than 110 dB, 2 dB headroom.

[organ]

Sweet:) Thanks for the specs and description. I was planning to let them use the Rotel pre until I get the LSi9 up and running again in the future. I've already got a great Technics double deck tape player. Will probably buy a cheap $100 DVD player for CD. They're already using the RT5's with an Aiwa boom box. Should be a good system when completed.

Maurice

[George Grand]

Ladies,

It's not an integrated amp. It's a power amp with input level controllers. All Audiosources have input level controls. They're all power amps too. Gonna need a switchbox or preamp for multi-sources.

George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)

[organ]

Thanks for the info GG. I guess I'll use the Rotel pre with it.

Maurice