Michael Dombrowski wrote:

I tried and was very disappointed with the Klipsch system I mentioned
earlier so I will shift my attempts. Given that I can get them at Best
Buy (and therefore return them if unsatisfactory), I want to try out the
Athena AS-B1 speakers. I have an old Technics amp at home that should be
sufficient to test them out but if I do want to use these speakers for
my dorm room, I will need a new amp.

So what is a good, small as possible, inexpensive 2channel amp? I'd like
a headphone jack as well as output for a powered subwoofer but neither
of these are necessary. I certainly don't need digital readouts, remote,
lots of inputs, etc. I plan on getting it used via Ebay. Price and good
match to the speakers are more important than size though.

Teac has exactly what I want:
http://www.teac.com/ConsumerAudio/re...ence_Index.htm
However, it is expensive and hard to find used.

Thanks
Mike
The problem may be your speakers. Going from one amp to another will
usually only introduce subtle differences in sound. The more dramatic
change will come from the speakers. Perhaps try moving the Klipschs
around in your listening area. If you get them to a point where they
sound pretty good, but not exactly quite right, then I'd start
investigating the replacement of the amplifier.

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