[manojani2001@yahoo.com]

Hi,

I would like your recommendation for a solid state class A monoblock amplifier that has about 50w of power each for a bedroom stereo setup.  My budget is $1000 for each.

Thanks in advance.

[Ric Schultz]

The only thing I can think of is the Emotiva XPA-1.....73lbs each and switchable to 60 watts class A each ($1100 list each).  I will have a 35lb. totally tweak dual mono stereo 25 watt class A amp for $2000 out soon (50 watts into 4 ohms).  Most other class A amps are really expensive.

[srb]

If you can get by with 35W @ 8ohm Class A, transitioning to 250W @ 8ohm / 500W @ 4ohm Class A/B (vs. 600W/1000W), you can do it for almost half the cost with the Emotiva XPA-1L ($599 each).

Steve

[maplegrovemusic]

http://www.stereophile.com/content/lindell-ampx-power-amplifier

[JLM]

Wonder if you really need 50 wpc for a bedroom system, your criteria is extremely tough to fit, and you should be aware of the dangers of "smoking" in bed (these designs run really hot) but here goes:

Hawk A18 (20 wpc, $1260)  http://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/hawk_a18_e.html   (link is from 2002)

Monarchy Audio SM70 (25 wpc but can be run in bridged mode, $980).  Look for early ones that ran really hot (hotter the better with most class A solid state amps).  Don't know if they're still in business.

Several class A/B amps run pure class A for the first 10 watts or so.  That's enough to get into very loud territory (over 90 dB) in most room/speaker efficiency setups.

[RDavidson]

Agree. I think we'll be able to provide more/better recommendations if you provide info about the room size and the speakers you'll be using.

[steve f]

The guys are correct. Give us more info to work with. How ip big is the room? What kind of speakers? Types of music? How loud?

I always think of bedroom systems as playing softly, most likely background levels. Help us help you.

Steve

[PRELUDE]

http://www.monarchyaudio.com/SE100_MK2_Main_Frame.htm