You could just use a power amp and use the volume control on the squeezebox. If you wanted a really neat solution (and are a bit nifty with a screwdriver) you could get a power amp module from Maplins and mount it in one of the speakers... or flog your missions and buy a pair of active monitors (Tannoy, Alesis and Behringer all do fairly good active monitors for around 2-300 quid)
Cheers,
Joe
On 7 Apr 2005, at 19:40, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Iain Donaldson (Mailing Lists) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 7 April 2005 14:09:01 BST
To: [email protected]
Subject: [slim] Slightly OT: Small Amplifier recommendations
Reply-To: Slim Devices Discussion <[email protected]>
Folks:
I am about to install an SB2 in a room on a shelf with shelf speakers (Mission M30is - http://www.mission.co.uk/product/m3iseries/loudspeaker_m30i.htm ).
My problem is the shelf is 25cm (10in) deep and I need a reasonable amplifier to sit between the SB2 and the speakers that fits on the shelf. This sounds like it should be easy, but it's not been very easy so far. Most hifi separate amps are 30cm deep at a minimum.
The only amp so far I've found has been the Creek A50i which is 23cm deep (just fitting with an RCA at the back) but it's a bit over the top for the room and pricey at GBP 479 (USD 800+).
I've been through the archives to the list and seen some of the in-wall suggestions, but I don't really have that option as I've just replastered :)
I recall seeing an amp that was designed for PC amplification alongside a laptop as part of following a thread on this list once, but i can't find it at all.
Anyway, what I need is:
- a decent amp (by decent i mean it has to deliver a sound I'm likely to enjoy - I've been quite impressed by Cambridge Audio's A1 & Azur range so that is the kind of thing I'm after.
- nothing too expensive as it's only driving bookshelf speakers (that are pretty good for their size)
- 23cm or less deep and not wider than a standard piece of hifi separate (I could use something like a second hand NAIT 1 put sideways, but there's no guarantee of getting them at a reasonable price)
- available in the UK
Anyone any thoughts or suggestions they'd care to share with me ?
Thanks in advance
..Iain
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