Stax questions..what amp with Stax SR-Lambda + SRD7-SB?

[bobglaub]

So, I just bought the Stax SR-Lambda + SRD7-SB combo from the FS section..looking for the best bang for my buck speaker amp to power them. I dont want to spend too much right now..under 200 bucks if possible, with the holidays and all..just want to be able to enjoy them now..and upgrade down the road. Thanks.

 

[moonboy403]

Any amp is a fine choice. It won't make a dramatic difference. I tried powering them with a Yamaha receiver, an Onkyo receiver, a vintage Marantz, and the Nuforce Icon. They don't differ all THAT much from each other to my ears.

 

[illy2k]

I have heard that the sonic impact T-AmP does a great job and for pretty cheap too.

 

[ericj]

Anything from about 6 watts RMS on up.

If you get just a power amp, you can use probably any headphone amp you like as the preamp. Lately I'm using a massive overkill Kenwood KM105 100wpc rms power amp driven by my Bijou all-tube futterman headphone amp. I've also had good luck with a 20w Rotel integrated amp, and a 50w Akai power amp with various preamps.

 

[spacemanspliff]

I got a Pop Pulse. The model I have is 25 watts per at 8 ohm. The new one is more powerful. Mine does a fantastic job with my Lambda + SRD-7. It is a more powerful version of the T-amp. Not a lightweight. Mine is pretty heavy and has a digital volume control. Very clean sound. It is a bit laid back but that seems to just expand the sound stage. Using them for gaming, I get tricked a lot by environmental effects. I actually look out the window sometimes to see if the wind has kicked up like I just heard lol.

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