Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Looking for a 2-ch Amp for M22's

I'll start by saying that the other's are probably right. Yamaha makes good receivers and there's nothing difficult about driving m22's. Are you in a dorm room? Small space + good receiver + easy to drive speakers = not a power problem. If it's a cinder-block dorm room with hard tile floors, room acoustics could be the problem. A 'bright' room will affect the way the speakers sound. Try a couple of heavy rugs or some sort of wall treatment to 'warm up' the room acoustically.

However, to answer your question, you could look into Emotiva's RPA-1 2-channel amp. I don't know much about what people think of it, so you'd need to research it a bit to see if it would work for you. It is almost in your price range and I'm extremely happy with my LPA-1, so the RPA-1 ought to be fantastic since it's a step above the LPA. Probably overkill for m22's, but I honestly believe that my m22's sound better (more bass, more presence, more depth to the music) when powered by my LPA-1 vs. my Pioneer Elite receiver. Just one village idiot's opinion, so don't take it as fact.

The RPA-1 is a great 2-channel amp, but I would think for your small listening environment, it may be overkill. Your AVR should be more than adequate.

I agree with everyone else, it probably isnt your amplification.
but if you are looking for a retro look, 2 channel amp, that has done some duty driving M22's in the past, look no further than this vintage sansui. It has been frowning at me everytime I get out of the car. It feels left out since it has been exiled to the garage.

i dont remember if you have a sub. if not, maybe that will help

I can't help but suggest my current 2 channel amp Rotel RB-1080 Rotel are known for some great amplifiers, they have a pretty good linuep of stereo amps. Mine is 200 watts per channel, but they have 130 and 70, as well as a new class D 500 watts!! I suggest you buy from a authorized (B&M only) dealer, try it in your dorm and return it (within 30 days) if it does not make any substantial difference. I bet it will, although some may argue it won't.

A two channel amp is also future-proof. You can always use it with a multi-channel receiver to power the fronts via its preouts. Also, when you graduate, and have a good job, you can probably afford to have a second-room, separate, stereo setup

I love seeing pics of old or vintage audio equipment

Dan,

The Emotiva BPA-1 might just be what you're looking for. I am not sure of the connectivity requirements you have.

But these are def. worth at look at $189 for 150 watts for a 2 channel system.

YOu could even buy 2 of them, for $378 and have 150 watts to each of your M22s.

Emotiva BPA-1

Just a thought!

Wow, I haven't heard the name Sansui in years...