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looking for power amp

post #1 of 3
7/29/09 at 11:59pm
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im about to buy a set of JBL ES30 bookshelf speakers and i was curious if anyone had any suggestions for a power amp.

i already have a headamp pico portable usb dac/amp to drive my sennheisers and it would be cool to also use that as a preamp. i want to connect everything to my laptop to have a better setup. im not sure what to look for, i just know i dont want to waste money and get something that might eventually break or whatever. the JBL's need 125 watts and im hoping to spend $350 at most for the power amp.

any help? i would appreciate anything.

good cable brands?
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post #2 of 3
7/30/09 at 12:16am
The JBL's can't possibly need 125 watts, unless youre mistaking bookshelf for public address Of course, most amps can handle that kind of power, so this is a null issue

I use a Marantz integrated stereo amplifier, which I absolutely love - you can find them in your price range no problem. Onkyo might be worth taking a look at, as well. I've had bad luck with NEC, though others swear by them (mine had a channel die)

Blue Jeans Cable is a great cable company, if you want to step up from stock/radio-shack stuff for higher build quality
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post #3 of 3
7/30/09 at 12:18am
Do you have a preamp to use with the power amp? I don't know if you can use the Pico for that.

You might be better off looking for a used/vintage receiver or integrated amp to power your speakers. I like receivers from NAD, Rega and Marantz. You can find used ones in your price range at Audiogon.
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