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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
jax2
3,031 posts
 
I use a Sophia Baby in my office. If your speakers are efficient enough to handle it those are 10 sweet watts. Very reasonable on the used market too.
celtic66
1,668 posts
 
To my knowledge, Stello is a South Korean company, so it is disqualified from the U.S., Canadian, European manufacture. And you are looking for an amplifier only as you have a preamp. The Sophia is actually manufactured in China, although the company is U.S. based. I'll work on some suggestions, just want to make clear some wrong assumptions.
cibr
11 posts
 
Hi: Have you consider QUAD 99? It met all your requirements.
magfan
1,583 posts
 
http://6moons.com/audioreviews/sonicimpact2/t2.html

One of the T-amps?
I know it doesn't cost enough, but fill the rest of your requirements.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
PS Audio Trio series amps are pretty cool if you are looking new. If used I would go for the Linn LK-85. I had one of them and really liked it, it just plain sounded right. Good luck.
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