Toob amp for AE A5s?

[naamanf]

With having the constant need to tinker I was thinking about bypassing the internal amp of the A5s with some sort of toob amp. I like way the A5s sound but I think the amp is possibly holding them back a bit. Plus at low volumes it puts more power to the left speaker than the right which is really annoying. I was thinking about picking up something like the Miniwatt N3. Any better suggestions?

[n_maher]

How much power do you think you need? I'm assuming you'll build something external...

[jinp6301]

Just wanted to let you know that there is a passive version of the A5s

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[naamanf]

I don't think much power since I am using these near field. The internal amp is rated at 50w with a peak of 75w per ch. I doubt it can do that much though. I think a solid 5-10w would be plenty with more always being better.

Edit: Yes it would be external. Also I figure since I already have these sitting here I might as well use them.

[n_maher]

I say build something.

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[naamanf]

I figured you would say that. Enabler

[n_maher]

I figured you would say that. Enabler

Better you than me, I've been itching to build one since he announced it but the 12L Actives pretty much crushed that desire.

[naamanf]

I t looks pretty do-able except I will will need some sort of pre-amp/volume control if I go that route.

[swt61]

I have a pair of balanced Luminous Audio passive volume controls that I can send. You can borrow them as long as you'd like, as I have no use for them in the foreseeable future.

[cetoole]

High zin, so yeah, just wire a pot before the input.

[n_maher]

I believe that Naaman tackled this problem in a whole different way.

[naamanf]

Wasn't expecting to got that route but when an opportunity shows itself.....

Still doesn't mean I shouldn't build something. I do think I would like to build something that could accommodate a wide range of speakers.

[swt61]

300B FTW! You can use it with the K1K too.