Amp for ELAC Debut B6 speakers

[addagalla]

I'm getting these speakers from US at $280.

What amp or receiver should I buy to go with them? I have an Onkyo TX-NR609, but that's dedicated for my home theatre. I'd like to buy something cheap (say $200) and be able to get some flexibility in terms of music sources (FM, bluetooth, streaming from apps, etc.). I'm guessing that a stereo amp which fulfils my requirements is a better buy than buying a full fledged AVR that's more suitable for a home theatre.

Thanks

 

[efernand1]

Hi

If you are looking at flexibility of music sources for streaming digitally, go for a 7.1/2 AVR which will fulfill all demands...you can Bi AMP for more power....

A stereo integrated amp will not have all the features you are looking out for...

 

[addagalla]

What if I say that connectivity is secondary? In that case can you recommend a good stereo amp? If it's a stereo amp, what would be the source connectivity options I get? Plain AUX? Is AUX generally considered good (does it compromise quality)?

What's typical and what do lot of users in this forum buy for listening to music?

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 38504]

For music definitely a good stereo amp,but u won't get any HDMI connections with a stereo amp. An AVR is more flexible I guess with connectivity etc.

 

[addagalla]

Guys, how is Yamaha A-S301BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier?

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha--S301BL-Natural-Integrated-Amplifier/dp/B00MXUCN0A/

I read about A-S801 on this forum, but I don't want to spend that much. Is 301 good for a non-audiophile but discerning listener? Do you recommend something else now that I made myself little more clear (I hope)?

Thanks

 

[ESP]

Yamah is decent, go for it.

 

[MaSh]

Guys, how is Yamaha A-S301BL Natural Sound Integrated Stereo Amplifier?

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha--S301BL-Natural-Integrated-Amplifier/dp/B00MXUCN0A/

I read about A-S801 on this forum, but I don't want to spend that much. Is 301 good for a non-audiophile but discerning listener? Do you recommend something else now that I made myself little more clear (I hope)?

Thanks

Been using the Elac B6 for a month now with a 50wpc Marantz Receiver. I have also used the speakers with a 60w per channel stereo amp. With the experience in mind, I feel the speakers need close to 100w per channel at 6 ohm for a room 12x16 to truly bring out their potential. In my room of this size, the 60w amp from a renowned brand had to be set at over 50% on its dial. The speakers sound amazing even with my Marantz receiver, however, its just my opinion that they may sound much better when fed with more juice.

Take a look at this interview with Andrew Jones where these speakers are discussed. I think somewhere towards the end, he mentions the power requirements. Home Theater Geeks 263: Andrew Jones' new ELAC Speakers

MaSh

 

[Murlidher]

Check out pioneer A30k, it has good decent reviews

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