I'm seeing a lot of people using this to drive book shelf speakers. Will it drive klipsch icon tower speakers? Can I use it as a pre-amp into an AVR?
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Klipsch stuff is usually pretty efficient. I don't think it would have much of a problem driving them to moderately loud levels. As for using it as a pre. The headphone output is fine. I would caution, though, that having something plugged into the headphone output does not mute the speakers. This is handy if you want to add a small powered subwoofer that is still volume controlled by the unit. However, if you switch from speakers to headphones (or using as a pre) then you might need to mess with more cables than you want to.
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I'm not sure but it works very well to drive the floor speakers with my full size Mitsubishi DA-R8 Stereo Receiver...
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Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so can not comment on that. Overall, it's a great little piece for the price. Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so... » Read More Hi John, I am using this as a bedroom system and am powering a pair of Paradigm MK5 SE speakers (small towers) with it. I am running it through a DAC and just using a extra iPod as the source. It fills the large bedroom with beautiful sound and stout bass. You will want to make sure that your speakers have a relatively high sensitivity number - probably 87 or higher for best results. It really helps to smooth out the sound from a digital input. My father-in-law was so impressed with the sound, he just got one to power his Martin Logan bookshelf's. I have not tried to use it as a preamp, so can not comment on that. Overall, it's a great little piece for the price. « Show Less
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TP30 has 15+15W RMS output which is sufficient to drive medium-size bookshelf speaker or desktop monitors. For larger speakers, you will need higher sensitivity. I'd recommend a newer model Topping VX1 which has 25+25W and a 24 bit DAC. Best aspect of either unit is that in addition to USB you can plug in a line level input also.
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Sounds like it'll be slightly under-powered. It's always better (IMO) to overpower speakers to avoid blowing them at odd frequencies and high volumes. Power is exponentially more important than quality of speakers. Cheap speakers will sound great with an awesome power source but great speakers won't live up to their potential with inadequate or overrated ( cheap) power/amplifiers. My suggestion is overpowering your speakers about 15-20% more than the speakers are rated for. Won't matter if you don't "work" your speakers hard but under powering effects rebound of the speaker cone and can tear them apart. I believe these speakers are rated for either 125w or 150w. I matched mine up perfectly and wish I would have gotten a bigger amplifier, although they sound great but begin to struggle at very high volumes. It'll be fine if you don't abuse your speakers though.
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I wouldn't use it for pre-amp (amped again later, mixboard, recording). It's not balanced or regulated like other equipment wants. For making little speakers in shipping boxes with elmers glue and a spare usb cable, this is fantastic.
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No. The PC output is not enough to drive them. Klipsch makes speakers specifically for PCs.
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If you have an android tablet, you can run "iControlAV" app. One of the best remote control apps I've seen. It displays a room with the speaker setup. But really, I only used the MCACC setup that is onboard the AVR to initially setup my speakers. No pictures, but it does show which setup you've selected.
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I am not sure that it can drive your speakers, but it works fine for my wharfedale speaker (86 db/ 6 ohm). If you need a powerful amplifier to drive your speakers, I will suggest you to choose other one. :)
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You will need both a pre-amp and an amplifier to drive speakers. Many integrated amplifiers and receivers have a phono pre-amp built in. This unit is only for pre-amplification or driving headphones. It is not appropriate for speakers. I would suggest before trying to build a system around your Dual you check and insure it is running on speed. You will probably also need to purchase a new phono cartridge.
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This is a power amplifier not an integrated amplifier. It does not have the preamplifier stage with volume control/input selector. I has RCA input jacks to accept outputs from a preamplifier. You will need an HT processor/preamplifier with HDMI input. It should work with most speakers. but as with most amplifiers I would avoid very low impedance speakers.
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I have no specific knowledge of the Boston Accoustics speakers which you mention. I can only say this, like any computer sound card, the output is line level audio and cannot drive any speaker without an amplifier. If your speakers were designed for comuter use they should work just fine. Surround speakers designed for computers have built in amplifiers, usually built into the subwoofer cabinet. Home stereo speakers do not. A set of speakers designed for a home theatre would require several channels of external amplification and would require some basic knowledge of how to connect stereo components together. I have no specific knowledge of the Boston Accoustics speakers which you mention. I can only say this, like any computer sound card, the output is line level audio and cannot drive any speaker without an amplifier. If your speakers were designed for comuter use they should work just fine. Surround speakers designed for computers have built in amplifiers, usually built into the subwoofer cabinet. Home stereo speakers do not. A set of speakers designed for a home theatre would require several channels of external amplification and would require some basic knowledge of how to connect stereo... » Read More I have no specific knowledge of the Boston Accoustics speakers which you mention. I can only say this, like any computer sound card, the output is line level audio and cannot drive any speaker without an amplifier. If your speakers were designed for comuter use they should work just fine. Surround speakers designed for computers have built in amplifiers, usually built into the subwoofer cabinet. Home stereo speakers do not. A set of speakers designed for a home theatre would require several channels of external amplification and would require some basic knowledge of how to connect stereo components together. « Show Less
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Yes. I have mine hooked up to passive KRK's, not horrible for the price, however, it's a class-d as in digital amp. Read up and see if it'll work for you. It's okay, but sometimes there can be foldover below the Nyquist frequency. If I could afford better, I'd get one. But, for the price...
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Great! With a 150 rms amp, you will have no problem driving to 80hz. My Onkyo drives Klipsch towers, surrounds and this center channel. It to pushes 145 watts rms. I think it will do what you are looking for... Go for it!
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It does a great job with my small Klipsch speakers, but the Klipsch are legendary for their efficiency. Not sure how it will do with anything else.
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My system is also using Bose speakers in combo with my polk speakers with my surround sound reciever. But tying with a computer I don't know what will happen, I think it would be ok, but then again maybe it will explode too. ;)
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This is just the receiver only. I paired mine with Klipsch Icon speakers from Best Buy. They are an absolutely perfect match. They have a wide range of sounds and can handle the power of this receiver easily. You can also look into other brands like Polk or Bose but you'd be over paying.
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This is a CD player with toslink s/pdif and -10dB RCA outputs. The unit cannot drive passive speakers directly. You would need a receiver or integrated amplifier or pre-amp/amplifier combination to use with external speakers unless the speakers are "active monitors". IF active monitors you would need a preamplifier or mixer. Hope this information helps
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I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be of assistance with feel free to contact me again.Kind regards,Chris I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be... » Read More I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be of assistance with feel free to contact me again.Kind regards,Chris « Show Less