Newbie to Amps

[DDigitalguy06]

Ok,
i own a awsome rca 2250 350 watt receiver .
anyway i'am looking for a low budget amp. only have about 600 bucks.
what are some good brands and low price amps for a newbie?
any recommandations for great.

 

[Reorx]

What wattage are you looking to reach with this amp?
Or is it just the most you can get for the $ amount?
How many channels? 1 or 2? or more...

What speakers are you using? an Amp might not make as large of a difference as would better speakers.

Reorx

 

[Doug917]

I would look into buying a different receiver (Yamaha, Denon, etc.) before getting an amp in your situation. $600 will get you a very nice Yamaha RX-V2500 these days. Unless your room is very large or your speakers have a very low sensitivity, this would probably work out better and provide more power than you need.

 

[j_garcia]

I would check to see if that receiver even has preamp outputs first, because from looking at info on the web it most likely does not. If not, then you'll be looking at a new receiver like Doug said.

 

[mulester7]

I would look into buying a different receiver (Yamaha, Denon, etc.) before getting an amp in your situation. $600 will get you a very nice Yamaha RX-V2500 these days. Unless your room is very large or your speakers have a very low sensitivity, this would probably work out better and provide more power than you need.

.....agreed, Doug....given the info above from DDigitalGuy, this would most probably be the definitive first move....(more speakers and watts later, haha).....

.....JGarcia, I tried to find that receiver also, and had no luck....the chances of pre-outs look slim to me also.....

.....DDigitalGuy, check the back of your RCA receiver, and see if you have "pre-outs"....also, what speakers do you have?....and, is this receiver surround, or 2 channel stereo?......

 

[DDigitalguy06]

will i don't really need a new receiver because my tv/theater room is kinda small thats why got that rca 2250. but its a 3.1 system. soon ill be getting some surround speakers. sensitivity 89 dB. the speakers i have are Polk Audio RTi10 » video-shielded
» bass-reflex design
» frequency response 35-26,000 Hz (-3dB)
» 8-ohm impedance
» sensitivity 89 dB
» handles up to 300 watts
» dual 5-way binding post terminals
» real wood veneer
» 11"W x 43-5/8"H x 17-3/4"D (with stabilizing base)
» warranty: 5 years


i fogot to list my center ch. sorry Polk Audio CSi3 » video-shielded
» bass-reflex
» frequency response 65-26,000 Hz (-3dB)
» 8-ohm impedance
» sensitivity 89 dB
» handles up to 180 watts
» 5-way binding post terminals
» real wood veneer
» 20"W x 6-15/16"H x 9-7/16"D
» warranty: 5 years
and yes it does have pre out jacks.

 

[Doug917]

DDigitalguy06,

I am not trying to be derrogatory in any way, but if you don't think you need a new receiver, then you probably don't need an amp. Your speakers are pretty sensitive and I couldn't see a need for it in a small room. This is coming form someone who has a medium sized room, very sensitive speakers, and uses 2 external 200 Watt x 5-channel amps. No, I don't need the amps for loudness, but they add a lot of control and authority in the bass and more claity in the mids and highs. I have what most people would consider a mid-level receiver, the Yamaha RX-V2500. I couldn't recommend someone spend the money on an amp unless they were planning a receiver or pre/pro upgrade in the near future. Even so, I would advise they do it in reverse order and buy the receiver first to start enjoying the benefits of newer technology and then determine if they still desire an amp. I still think you would gain much more by spending $600 on a better receiver, then if you want even better sound, add an amp in the future. Personally, I think the Yamaha or a Denon or Pioneer without an external amp would sound better than the RCA unit even with an amp. You should go and give one a listen and judge for yourself. Good luck!