I think I just need an amp

[Snapshot]

We're moving to a new house in three weeks and my space is going to be less than I had in our old one but more than I have at present in our rented hovel. I was using a pair of Rega Kytes with a Sony micro system plus DAB tuner but that's all packed away at present. I'm currently using an elderly pair of Aiwa TS-B50K powered speakers which I don't think are too dreadful but I've probably just got used to them. I've realised that all I really need is an amp to drive the Kytes (and just possibly a sub) but I don't want a full-size one if I can avoid it. Are there any mini-sized ones around? I'm totally out-of-touch with the hi-fi world so please be gentle with me.

Jonathan

 

[Dr.EM]

The Sonic impact T-Amp is compact. About £30 but another £20 for the required PSU . Sourced from a famous auction site and a competitor (which sells electronic components) respectively. A 3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm stereo cable is required to link it to the PC. Can't think of any other mini amps other than the one I built myself . The Super-T version is a higher qualiter version with a higher price tag

 

[Snapshot]

Thanks. I wouldn't mind the Super version but the only supplier seems to be in the USA and the postage costs make it a non-starter. I've done a bit more research and found that Teac makes a mini-size amp which sells for around £150 as part of its Reference 300 system and RicherSounds sell a couple of mini systems for only a little more. Still open to other suggestions however.

Jonathan

 

[Codmate]

Thanks. I wouldn't mind the Super version but the only supplier seems to be in the USA and the postage costs make it a non-starter. I've done a bit more research and found that Teac makes a mini-size amp which sells for around £150 as part of its Reference 300 system and RicherSounds sell a couple of mini systems for only a little more. Still open to other suggestions however.

Jonathan

I bought the Super from the USA - and it arrived within a fortnight. The power supply didn't require a step-down transformer at all, contrary to the advice on the page selling it.

It's one of the best sounding amps I've heard for under £400.
It's very very close in quality to my Quad 77, although a little more 'digital' sounding, and naturally much more quiet.

I'd say go for the Super - it's well worth it!

I'm using mine with a Slim Squeezebox3 and it's just superb!

 

[OspreyO]

How much was the super T? I'm finding my full sized HiFi a bit awkward for space myself. I was even considering a Cambridge SoundWorks CD 740 or similar.

 

[Codmate]

How much was the super T? I'm finding my full sized HiFi a bit awkward for space myself. I was even considering a Cambridge SoundWorks CD 740 or similar.

They're currently just over the hundred squid mark, including postage from the USA.

 

[Snapshot]

Right. The general consensus here is to put up with the Aiwa while I sell the Sony with its unused speakers then buy a Super T to use with the Kytes and try to sell the Aiwa. Thanks for the input everyone.