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Amp for 2.0 speakers

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Hello,

I recently just built a new computer and I am currently looking to piece together a decent sounding 2.0 setup. I listen to a wide variety of music - but mostly rock. I dont watch any movies on my computer but I do game occasionally (guild wars, unreal tournament 3, MW2).

I prefer to go the passive route as i will be looking to upgrade to a receiver in the distant future (possibly denon 1910). In the meantime, I need something to power a pair of 2.0 speakers as well as a headphone.

These are the speakers I am currently looking at. Are there better options for me in the under $175 range?


As far as whats on my computer - I have this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128423) motherboard which has the Realtek ALC889 chipset with 8 channels - from what I understand - i dont need a dac.

From my reading - i constantly came across the T-amp (http://www.p-macaudio.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1). After more reading - ive come to the conclusion that this wouldnt be enough to drive either of the speakers I have listed without some sort of distortion (clipping?)

Would anyone be able to suggest something that fits the bill? Also, space is an issue and I would like to keep it as small, discreet and sleek as possible. I am not sure what a good price is for something like this but I would like to keep it under $200 if that is possible. I really do like the look of the p-mac audio amp.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
 
Zenshi said:
How about the Gizmo from Tweak City Audio?

http://tweakcityaudio.com/index.php...&product_id=18&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Dayton has their APA 150 on sale at this time.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-812
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I agree with Zenshi. If you total budget is $175 (Speakers) + $200 (Amp) you should consider the Gizmo/WAF-1 combo from TCA. Infact, HIGHLY consider.

http://ninjasreview.com/images/tweak-city-audio-waf-1-loudspeaker-001.jpg

Artsy shot from Skiing Ninja from the TCA forums.
 
Will any of these allow switching between the speakers and a pair of headphones?
 
normally, if you use the front headphone jack on your computer it will automatically switch from speaker output to the front headphone jack only....
 
krupted said:
normally, if you use the front headphone jack on your computer it will automatically switch from speaker output to the front headphone jack only....
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I am aware of that - lol... But they wont amplify the headphones, correct?
 
oh no i guess not. dont you normally have powered headphones though? sorry i dont ever use the things in any case, i dont know what im talking about
 
Im just as clueless...

The headphones should run off the front jack without a problem - but I assume the amplifier will allow me to produce a clearer sound at a higher level (not deafening). Or am I totally off?
 
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