RickD Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Hello - I've got a pair of RP-150M bookshelf speakers that I picked up at a sale awhile back. I wasn't sure how good the quality of sound they could produce until I connected them up to my McIntosh MA-352. Although they aren't in the same league as my khorns, they do sound pretty good for such a small speaker. I'm looking for some ideas on a not to expensive integrated amp that is able to drive these speakers. I've read they need at least 60w per channel. I'll probably upgrade the DAC in my main system (RME ADI-2 DAC FS) and use the RME in the bedroom. Ideas will be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Helps to know what you consider affordable. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, RickD said: I'm looking for some ideas on a not to expensive integrated amp that is able to drive these speakers. Yamaha A-S 501 https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/a-s501/index.html Yamaha R-S202 https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/r-s202/specs.html#product-tabs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickD Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Thank-you 001 - I'll check out that A-S 501. Amazon sells it which is always nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, OO1 said: Yamaha A-S 501 https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/a-s501/index.html Yamaha R-S202 https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/r-s202/specs.html#product-tabs I wasn't aware that Yamaha still uses the "Natural Sound" designation for some of their components; I remember this from the mid-1980's, when I was looking at the first real gear to purchase after becoming a DINK. I came very close to purchasing the NS-10 bookshelf speakers, until the Boston Acoustics A60's entered my world. I bought my Fortes four years later, and have never let go of them :-). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I use a Denon RCDM41DAB 40wpc system in the bedroom with my RP160M. I also have a small Yamaha sub connected, but seldom use it. I like being able to play CDs and its Bluetooth connectivity is very reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloceleste Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I use an Audio by Van Alstine Vision Control Amp (see link) with my RP160M. Very simple, straight forward 60wpc with the first several watts running class A. https://avahifi.com/products/vision-set-120-control-amplifier. If you can find one used they are a great bargain IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 6 hours ago, chuckears said: I came very close to purchasing the NS-10 the NS 10 , I still these in 2023 , at Studios , Radio , TV , Cable providers , real workhorses . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 11 hours ago, RickD said: I've read they need at least 60w per channel. It's not what they "need"; it's the max power they can handle. I'll second the Yamaha suggestions but argue you can get away with a lower powered A-S301. You're system is in a bedroom and not likely large enough to require a lot of power/efficient speakers to fill the room with sound. And I don't expect you'll be cranking a bedroom system. You'll be playing just loud enough to mask the noisy mattress springs...😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickD Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 $1000 or less is affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickD Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Thanks everybody for the suggestions. The VU/Power Meters on my McIntosh are accurate so I can test the speakers and see what power they really need. My Khorns seldom reach 1 watt. What to do with the other 199? These RP-160s will require a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnort Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Lots of options on craigslist where I live. I bought a Yamaha for my son recently for $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 hours ago, RickD said: Thanks everybody for the suggestions. The VU/Power Meters on my McIntosh are accurate so I can test the speakers and see what power they really need. My Khorns seldom reach 1 watt. What to do with the other 199? These RP-160s will require a little more. You will find rather inefficient speakers still average 3 watts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, the real Duke Spinner said: still average 3 watts On peaks, not average. Most any quality amplifier will work fine for most that use Klipsch speakers. Think quality over quantity because horns and efficient speakers can be very unforgiving. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickD Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 4 hours ago, henry4841 said: On peaks, not average. Most any quality amplifier will work fine for most that use Klipsch speakers. Think quality over quantity because horns and efficient speakers can be very unforgiving. My McIntosh MA352 is a good fit for my modified Khorns, sound is spectacular. I can't justify spending that kind of money for an amp to drive bookshelf speakers. The Yamaha amps suggested are more reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickD Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 6 hours ago, pnort said: Lots of options on craigslist where I live. I bought a Yamaha for my son recently for $50. Good idea, I'll check it out. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 For a master bedroom rig, I suggest this, though not an integrated amp, for good sound quality and an abundance of features. https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrn602bl-rb/yamaha-r-n602-2-ch-x-80-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idontknow Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Yamaha S501 is pretty good for those speakers IMO and it's affordable. I had one for a couple of years before I went to tubes instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Yamaha fan I haven't tried it, but this one also gets good reviews. https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamas301bl-rb/yamaha-a-s301-2-ch-x-60-watts-integrated-amplifier-w/built-in-dac/1.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Is this to play Becks Bolero ?? If .. You get this old Joke. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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