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Looking for a small bedroom amp

I'm looking for a small stereo amplifier for use in a bedroom system. Hoping the many eyes and ears of A'gon folks can point me in the right direction! Here are my requirements:

1. It must be physically small. Full 17" component width is too large.
2. It must not be an integrated amp. I have a pre-amp and intend to use it.
3. It doesn't need to be powerful - 9 wpc minimum. Tube or SS is fine.
4. It must be made in US, Canada, or Europe.
5. It must cost less than $1200 brand new.

The Parasound Zamp v3 and the Stello S100 both meet all my requirements except for number 4. Link to info if you're not familiar with those two models:

http://parasound.com/ParasoundZ/zampv3.php
http://hifi500.com/shop/step1.php?number=592

Thank you for your inputs!!
lupinthe3rd
glitch947
36 posts
 
A used Red Wine Audio Signature 30.2 cannot be beaten in this application, in my opinion.
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Second vote for RWA . Easy placement, runs cool, sounds good - I can not imagine someone being unhappy with this little giant.
Perfect for bedroom. That's where I've used it, so does/did Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.
It doesn't meet your 5th ( price ) requirement. Unless you are willing to buy second hand unit.
prpixel
876 posts
 
Rbstehno,

Was it the JD10, a little square unit with a glass "cage"? If so, then it's 10W/cg with three inputs, remote control and retails for $399.00. Jolida also makes the JD1301 hybrid intergrated: 30w/ch, 4 inputs, no remote for $390.

Thanks,
rbstehno
1,500 posts
 
thats probably it. it did have a glass cage. i used to own the jd1301 for my den and it is a giant killer imo. both the jd10 and the jd1301 produce more power than their specifications indicate.
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