Amplifier suggestions?
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 8:19 am
I need to get an amplifier to drive my 3 Johannus speakers and subwoofer. The amplifier needs to meet a few requirements:
- I need at least 4 channels. If the only viable option is 2 units x 2 channels, then that is ok, as long as the price is within budget and the noise generated by the 2 units combined is not too much.
- The 3 speakers are rated at 100W (4 ohms) each and the subwoofer is rated at 150W (8 ohms). What watts per channel should I look for?
- The amp needs to be quiet. That means either convection cooled or having a silent fan.
- The mains input voltage should be able to accept up to 240V (so no American 120V only products!)
- Total cost should be not more than $2000 approximately. I am situated in South Africa, so most likely would have to source it internationally on Amazon (or a reliable online store that ships to South Africa) if I can't source it locally. This adds a lot to cost, therefore I am looking for as cheap as possible.
For anyone using amplifier and passive speakers, what do you use? Anything that can be recommended that is quiet (and decent) and would not break the bank? My technical knowledge around amplification and speakers is quite limited and the info on the internet is also quite confusing!
Thanks
- I need at least 4 channels. If the only viable option is 2 units x 2 channels, then that is ok, as long as the price is within budget and the noise generated by the 2 units combined is not too much.
- The 3 speakers are rated at 100W (4 ohms) each and the subwoofer is rated at 150W (8 ohms). What watts per channel should I look for?
- The amp needs to be quiet. That means either convection cooled or having a silent fan.
- The mains input voltage should be able to accept up to 240V (so no American 120V only products!)
- Total cost should be not more than $2000 approximately. I am situated in South Africa, so most likely would have to source it internationally on Amazon (or a reliable online store that ships to South Africa) if I can't source it locally. This adds a lot to cost, therefore I am looking for as cheap as possible.
For anyone using amplifier and passive speakers, what do you use? Anything that can be recommended that is quiet (and decent) and would not break the bank? My technical knowledge around amplification and speakers is quite limited and the info on the internet is also quite confusing!
Thanks