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[Moses]

Hey everyone, I have the Sansui A-505 IntegratedAmp (part of a complete component set ie...cd player,cassette,turntable,radio etc) paired to 2 sansui s750 speakers 28.5 inches tall and 14 inches wide each. Only the amp and speakers are connected as the other components are sorta "outdated".

AMP:

Speakers:

so what happens is i connect/wire the speakers (i believe theyre called "powered" as they have no plug or internal amps) to the amp and connect my xbox/phone/laptop or w.e is playing the sound to an adapter which then plugs into the amp's tuner rca ports.

My problem is Im sure Ive fried the amp (dont know how bad) but when i was younger one side produced much weaker sound so I intertwined the left and right speakers and ran them both through one side (stupid i know). It worked for a good while but fried after (makes continuous buzzing sound when amp is on and speakers wired in).

So Im looking to get a new amp to replace it. I want it just as powerful/capable if not more but it wont have to be an integrated amp replacement (ie. it wont be used on the component set....just used to play music/watch movies using a 3.5mm to rca converter)

Specs of fried amp: Voltage-120/220/240 Volts| 50/60Hz| Power: 120 Watts|Speaker impedance 8-16ohms

Spec of 1 speaker: Max Input Power: 85 Watts| Impedance 8 ohms (they are pretty powerful believe me the room will shake when turned up half)

ill try to source pictures of amps and speakers for better understanding. (speakers are bass reflex standing at 28.5 inches by 14 inches)

I didnt mention repairof the amp as I live in Jamaica and labor/parts/experts in this area is limited and probably expensive.

As an example of what I've been considering with my limited sound knowledge : New Pyle PCAU46A Mini 2x120 Watt USB SD Card Aux LED Stereo Power Amplifier Amp 068888743549 | eBay

im trying to find the best replacement amp for the best price...it will be mainly used in one room (mainly for music but also gaming and movies) but i like my music loud and bass kicking, and the old amp definitely delivered excptionally imo. any real help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jinjuku]

Look at the Lepai LP-2020A T-Amp

Lepai LP-2020A+ Tripath Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Amp w/Power Supp | 310-300

Pyle inflates their numbers and they are not known for build quality. If you really need some wattage you will need to up your budget to the $200-300 mark for like amplification of that Sansui.

What is your budget? Once that is known better and more whole options can be found.

 

[Pyrrho]

It depends on your budget, and exactly what you want it to do. Here are some things you might want to consider:

Sherwood America Two Channel Stereo Receiver | RX-4105 (RX4105) | Sherwood America

Sherwood America 100W X 2 Channels Stereo Receiver | RX-4109 (RX4109) | Sherwood America

Amazon.com: Yamaha Natural Sound Stereo Receiver (R-S201BL): Electronics

YAMAHA R-S300 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver


If you don't need the controls, and just want a power amp:

Crown XLS 1000 DriveCore Series Power Amplifier Flexible for Any Pro Audio Amplification Need 245-500


And just so you know, your speakers are "passive," not "powered," because they do not have built-in amplification. If they had built-in amplification, then they would be powered speakers.

 

[bikemig]

Also if you don't mind going refurbished, accessories4less sells stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers with manufacturer's warranty at very reasonable prices. That may be your best bet cost wise if going with a stereo receiver.

 

[herbu]

Hey everyone, I have the Sansui A-505 IntegratedAmp... the other components are sorta "outdated".

Sansui. Boy, that brings back memories. Haven't thought about them for a while. A friend in college had one of their quadraphonic systems. It was the cat's meow! Today when I Google "sansui", the first response I get is: "Sansui Sushi Bar & Grill".