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What amplifier(~100 or sub) for polk rt5

post #1 of 5
9/15/08 at 8:19pm
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I just bought a pair of rt5 for 50$ , I need an amp now but I don't know anything about speakers, I dont know if a t-amp can drive them. What would you advise me to buy, I think something warm would be better as the speakers are a little on the bright side and I prefer warmth
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post #2 of 5
9/16/08 at 1:47am
Hi

I have the Polk RT7's. 89dB sensitivity- the RT5's are the same.
Most reviews say the low power T-amps need higher efficiency speakers. >90dB. I know some using the Trends TA-10.1 with 88-89dB speakers no problems.
The power output ratings are deceptive as they get increasing disortion levels from about 60-70% of output apparently. Driving speakers is not all about sensitivity either from what I have read.
Depends also on what volume you need, size of room etc.

If you want more power in a T-amp you have to go up to the PopPulse T70i or Winsome Mouse ( both around 30-35 watts/channel into 8ohms).
Some T-amps (KingRex) have been reviewed as being more 'tube-like' which is what you may be after.
There's some reviews on 6moons for T-amps.

Or.... you could go for a tube headphone amp with pre out and hook up to a solid state amp. This would add tube warmth (depending on choice of driver tubes). This option also gives you a nice headphone option.

Or ...cheaper option still is get your amp and then just spend time on room treatment.

Hope this helps.
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post #3 of 5
9/16/08 at 12:27pm
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KingRex is pretty much out of my price range, maybe I should get a power amp + old little dot II to use as pre amp, well keep those opinions coming. We need fun sound with this setup, its for my shared apartment with two guys
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post #4 of 5
9/18/08 at 2:31pm
If you need an amp o a pre amp, I'm selling a couple of metaxas amps and pre amps. like charisma III marquis III and Iraklis III or go for an amp like Solitaire
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post #5 of 5
9/26/08 at 7:54pm
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I just bought a pair of rt5 for 50$ , I need an amp now but I don't know anything about speakers, I dont know if a t-amp can drive them. What would you advise me to buy, I think something warm would be better as the speakers are a little on the bright side and I prefer warmth
I don't know if any under $100 Class-AB amp is half decent. Sonic Impact TA2024 is the only popular option. Maybe you can find some other Chinese Tripath amps.

http://stereo.50webs.com/
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