Please suggest a reasonably inexpensive power amplifier for my setup

[dstrelnikov]

Hello!

I've just got the following setup (and quite happy about it for now):

• DAC: Topping E30
• Amp: Topping L30
• Phones: DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm

Now I would like to buy a pair of speakers and hence I need a power amplifier which I will connect to Topping E30. I'm planning on Elac Debut Reference DBR-62. The review is good, I like the design, it fits to my budget and I can easily buy them locally. For this I would need at least a 2x120W power amplifier and possible some reserve for the future (a sub?).

Could you please suggest an inexpensive amplifier which will be good enough as a start? I don't mind eBay (if I can find it in Germany) or some DIY.
I didn't make my mind about the budget but as the initial guess I would say $200. Is it possible?

 

[Doodski]

$200.00 might be a little too lean on the budget.

 

[flyzipper]

Lots of well reviewed powered studio monitors have been tested on this site (amp and speaker all in one).

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?pages/SpeakerTestData/

... Adam, JBL, Kali, etc.

 

[dstrelnikov]

$200.00 might be a little too lean on the budget.

I don't mind increasing the budget. Just wanted some starting guide and a direction to look at. The "Tier 2" amplifiers from the "Electronics Rankings" look a bit expensive.

 

[dstrelnikov]

Lots of well reviewed powered studio monitors have been tested on this site (amp and speaker all in one).

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?pages/SpeakerTestData/

... Adam, JBL, Kali, etc.

Is it just more budget friendly or there are more advantages of active speakers?

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

What @Doodski said – at $200 you should be looking for something used.

An advantage to active speakers is real estate saved (no outboard amplifier needed).

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[raistlin65]

At the recommendation of someone else here who had bought one, I'm using one of these ICEpower amps in my desktop setup, and I've been very happy with it

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finished-I...E125ASX2-Digital-power-amplifier/132892292943

 

[dstrelnikov]

Just ordered Audiophonics MPA-S250NC.

 

[piotr_sc]

Hello gentlemen, what is the best choice for a 24m2 room. The sound source is Gustard X16

AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S250NC RCA Class D Stereo Amplifier Ncore 2x250W 4 Ohm - 469E
AUDIO-GD PRECISION 3 2020 EDITION Balanced Class A Amplifier ACSS 2x 70W 8 Ohm - 559E
AUDIOPHONICS HPA-S250NC Stereo Class D Amplifier NCore 2x250W 4 Ohm - 660E

 

[TheBatsEar]

Hello gentlemen, what is the best choice for a 24m2 room. The sound source is Gustard X16

AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S250NC RCA Class D Stereo Amplifier Ncore 2x250W 4 Ohm - 469E
AUDIO-GD PRECISION 3 2020 EDITION Balanced Class A Amplifier ACSS 2x 70W 8 Ohm - 559E
AUDIOPHONICS HPA-S250NC Stereo Class D Amplifier NCore 2x250W 4 Ohm - 660E

What are your speakers?
What kind of music do you listen to?
How far are you from the speakers?
Do you like to crank it to ear splitting levels?