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Reddit mentions of Onkyo A-9050 Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black)
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Reddit mentions: 28
We found 28 Reddit mentions of Onkyo A-9050 Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Black). Here are the top ones.
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- 75 with Ch (8 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC)
- Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry; Direct Mode
- Wolfson 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC (WM8718). High-Current Low-Impedance Drive
- 96 kHz/24-Bit Capable Digital Audio Inputs (1 Optical and 2 Coaxial)
- 5 Analog Audio Inputs and 1 Output
- 75 watts (8 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC)
- Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
- Wolfson 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC (WM8718)
- 96 kHz/24-Bit Capable Digital Audio Inputs (1 Optical and 2 Coaxial)
- 5 Analog Audio Inputs and 1 Output
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Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 13 Inches |
| Weight | 22.0462262 Pounds |
| Width | 17.13 Inches |
Hello Reddit,
I am looking to get started collecting vinyl and am saving up for a new turntable, amp & speakers. My total budget is $1,000. Below is currently what I have in mind, but I am open to suggestions:
Turntable:
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon
Open to vintage alternatives, but am still looking for quality
Receiver/Amplifier:
Yamaha A-S301
Onkyo A-9050
What I am looking for in a receiver is also the flexibility to hook up my TV to the speakers I'm buying. Let me know if you have any better recommendations.
Speakers
ELAC B6
Audioengine P4
I am really new to this stuff, but based on the research I have done I believe the choices listed above would be solid. I am leaning towards the ELAC Speakers, but the other parts of my system are very much undecided. Also, would I need a preamp for this set-up?
Here is a link to my local craigslist
Thanks for the help.
http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Audio-Bronze-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B003VU2G1M $359
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-A-9050-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B009JBZFVK $400
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009JBZFVK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418483894&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
This is the most affordable one on the market to my knowledge. I was looking for one myself a few months ago and researched pretty extensively.
I imagine you want to hook a newer model TV that only has digital audio outputs to the same amplifier as your turntable? This will fit the bill nicely.
I think the Yamaha A-S500 is worth looking at. That gives you roughly 99dB peak at 10' not including room gain which should get you over the 100dB barrier. Has a two year warranty and a 60 day money back guarantee from Crutchfield
Another option is the Onkyo A-9050 which has slightly less power resulting in about ~.5dB loss in comparison at listening position, but includes a DAC. The reason I don't link to this first is the measurements trouble me (listing distortion at only 1kHz). It's probably fine though, is cheaper, and does include a DAC - I think the warranty is a little lower, and while Amazon is lenient with returns that gives you a max of 30 days to try really if the take it back without issue.
Any expected headroom will need to be reduced from the peak to form average listening level. Assuming 15dB of headroom average listening level will need to be around 84dB - though modern stuff is pretty compressed and will allow some play.
The one thing I'd say is don't purchase till your move is finished or you have completed the listening room and are able to give it some real ear time to make sure it's hitting the levels you're wanting.
Assuming you just mean an overall budget of $800, here's a couple of options I'd suggest.
SPEAKERS
AMP
Amps can be found for cheaper at Accessories4Less if you're alright with refurb units.
Yeah you could do that or just pony up $50 more and get the next model up.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009JBZFVK/ref=psdcmw_537344_t1_B00SY20TE8
Bam. Done.
You should send Yamaha a quick email through their website to double check but I believe this one will function down to 4 ohms
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EMQI2CU/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1492345820&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=stereo+amp
Again, double check with the manufacturer but these should also work
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009JBZFVK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492346089&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=integrated+amplifier&dpPl=1&dpID=31I7JzN%2B3xL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LIQ3NM2/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1492346297&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=integrated+amplifier&dpPl=1&dpID=31bYc5Wo6KL&ref=plSrch
Onkyo:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SY20TE8/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JBZFVK/
Yamaha:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXUCN0A/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXUCRG0/
Pioneer:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIQ3NM2/
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/category/stereoreceivers/home-audio/receivers-amps/stereo-receivers/1.html
You'll probably want to look into speakers then an amp in that order. Speakers tend to be the most subjective and personal piece of the setup, so get those squared away, then figure out what to drive them with.
For speakers, check out:
I'm partial to Bowers and Wilkins myself.
For integrated amps, look at:
With a simple computer and two bookshelfs setup, I really like the NAD D3020 or its bigger brother, the D7050. The Cambridge 351A is probably one of the better options in this range, however.
Also, you might find you like powered speakers like Audioengine A5+ ($399) and HD6 ($749). AE has a great sound and features a built-in DAC. If you can demo them, see what you think.
what is your budget? there are tons of options out there depending on the budget.
and are you going with the andrew jones sub or a different one? some subs will allow you to run the signal for the L/R speakers through the sub so that you dont need a dedicated subout on the dac/amp. the sub will just pull the signal it needs for its sub stuff and will pass the rest on to the L/R speakers. its just a bit more wires running around but can open up a lot more options for the dac/amp.
thats how my current computer setup is. i have rcas from the dac to the sub, then from sub to my amp. i did it that way so that i could have independent volume control over the sub and speakers.
this is the amp i have, it has everything you want other than bluetooth. i just dont use the dac because i have a better one already http://smile.amazon.com/Onkyo-9050-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B009JBZFVK/ref=sr_1_2?
this one has everything you ask for, but no USB input. there is 2 optical inputs though, so if your computer can output optical it could work exactly how you want. http://smile.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-8140-Channel-Network-Receiver/dp/B01AT3G1Z0/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1
both are around $300, not sure if that fits your budget or what though.
The following amps will work:
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo--9050-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B009JBZFVK/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407458439&sr=1-2&keywords=integrated+stereo+amplifier
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha--S500BL-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B0044779HW/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407458439&sr=1-3&keywords=integrated+stereo+amplifier
http://www.amazon.com/Marantz-PM5004-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B003R7KMTC/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1407458439&sr=1-4&keywords=integrated+stereo+amplifier
Well deciding on a amp can be tricky. You could get something like a Onkyo A-9050 or a Yamaha A-S301BL which would save you a fair bit of money while still getting a sturdy high quality amp. Hopefully someone else can give their two cents on it, since I don't listen a lot to records.
You don't need a Sonos (or Apple gear for that matter), there are much cheaper DIY solutions. A Raspberry Pi + a decent DAC (like HiFiBerry) + VolumeIO software gets you functionality on a par with Sonos for around $100 or so.
You could save a little more money by picking a cheaper integrated amp. The Yamaha A-S500 goes for $400. Amazon has had the Onkyo A-9050 for as little as $300.
You don't necessarily need floorstanders, 2.1 systems comprised of good bookshelves and big bad subwoofers can be sonically more impressive than floorstanders (and cheaper to boot). An $800 sub with $500 bookshelves is very frequently going to be a better choice than whatever $1,300/pair floorstanders you can find.
If you are intent on getting a relatively low-wattage amp (like some of that entry level NAD stuff), I would second the idea of the guy that suggested Klipsch. Their stuff is a good value and is much more efficient than most speakers.
Good luck.
The crown is designed as a power amp. So yes, you would need a pre-amp to control volume.
If you used a receiver you would just wire it SPDIF so the dac in the receiver is used.
I think 125wpc is more than enough to reach the limit of the 530's. So you are back to deciding how you want to approach it.
Have you looked at this 75wpc Onkyo?. If you are using these on a desk or in a small room this might suffice.
http://www.chanemusiccinema.com/chane-loudspeakers/A1rx-c
These speakers are great for the price
http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-F12-475-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B0015A8Y5M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426927052&sr=8-1&keywords=bic+subwoofer
I hear this sub is great for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JBZFVK?psc=1
Sweet little integrated. Lots of inputs and a sub output. Should work great with all this.
Trying to find a decent amp for my B&W CM 4 speakers. So far this is the best looking one I've found in terms of price / performance.
Amazon Link
Is there a reason I shouldn't buy it and get something more expensive?
Budget: 300-600$
Requirements- Has volume control (integrated amp?), headphone output, RCA input
Just to be sure, the term receiver has been badly abused in some of the comments -- suggesting that the term receiver implies home theater equipment. However there are stereo receivers too. A stereo receiver is a stereo amplifier with an built in radio tuner.
Low cost AV Receivers (home theater stuff) often have optical digital inputs.
It is harder to find optical digital inputs on stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers -- and they tend to be more expensive.
However the Onkyo TX-8050 is available for about $240 right now:
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-8050-Network-Stereo-Receiver/dp/B004UR486G
Onkyo has an integrate stereo amp with a DAC
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-A-9050-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B009JBZFVK
I have an HK 3490 with an optical input. The HK 3490's price fluctuates wildly. It ranges from $300 - $450 from month to month.
I can't say that the built in DACs in any of those units is better than the DAC in the Macbook. You might be better off using the analog output and choosing from a wider selection of Amps/Receivers. But a built in DAC is nice if you should get something like an Apple TV which does not have an analog output.
I have an Onkyo A-9050 (https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-9050-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B009JBZFVK). Ever since I set up my Epos Epic 2s it didn't seem right, like the speakers were just not being brought to life fully. Recently I redid the wiring, change impedance setting to 4 ohm, put sand in my stands, and turned on "phase matching bass". The last thing in particular seemed to bring the speakers to life, the bass exploded and everything sounded more vibrant.
Come to find out I had connected the speakers backwards. Switched the wiring for L and R. Now, phase matching bass doesn't have the same effect. It just ups the bass a little bit, but doesn't have the same transformative effect, and the bass is not as loud as before. I then switched to bi-wiring, which did not help.
Everything was perfect before except for L and R being backwards. Would that have caused the "phase matching bass" mode to behave in a different way??? This makes no sense.
Onkyo A-9050
Well, if you are hearing some noise from the output then a DAC may be worthwhile depending on the amount of noise. The differences between DACs are quite small, like -60 dB or more unless you are comparing a toy DAC to something super high end. What that means is that yes, there is a measurable difference but the difference isn't audible. Don't trust what people say: the Placebo Effect is very strong in audio circles.
The human brain is not a reliable arbitrator of sound quality when it comes to tiny differences like you hear between DACs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYTlN6wjcvQ
Your mobo DAC is of adequate quality overall, but the fact that you hear some noise means that the signal is being degraded after it is converted to analog. Given that, you might benefit from an outboard DAC.
Given that you also need an amp and want to use both headphones and speakers, why not pick up one of these sweet new Onkyo amps?
It includes a high quality DAC and there won't be any added noise after the conversion to analog like on your PC. Just run optical cable from your PC to it and boom -- noise free sound from the PC. It has tons of inputs, even including a phono input if you want to go even more audiophile and start rocking vinyl. It also has a sub-woofer preamp out which is super handy for 2.1. Depending on how efficient your speakers are, the 75WPC on offer should get plenty loud to rock a party.
Of course, this amp eats up a good chunk of your budget, but it will get you in a great place as far as DAC and Amp. I'd get this and then your speakers of choice. Live without a sub for a while and save your pennies for the sub once you can afford it.
Here's my other best piece of advice: buy used. It's just past the holidays and people are unloading old gear like crazy on craigslist. You can probably find speakers/headphones/amp that would normally be beyond your budget for sale super cheap. Most audio gear is quite reliable (especially the higher end stuff) and I've always found used to be a MUCH better option in terms of price to performance than buying new.
Good luck and have fun. Feel free to ask anything else. I'm sure other folks will have advice for you too -- these are just my $.02
I really like this one, built in high quality DAC too: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-A-9050-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B009JBZFVK
Throw in my flat screen TV as an audio input and I would need a digital optical input?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JBZFVK/ref=psdc_537344_t1_B00LIQ3NM2
My opinion when it comes to B&O gear is that it is all looks and does not offer quality sound. In your shoes I would consider selling the speakers and buying some proper stand mounters like Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 or better.
That said, I also think you are thinking about this in a slightly convoluted way. I would be looking for a cheap integrated amp with a phono stage built in. Something like the Onkyo A-9050 would suit you well for just over the upper end of your budget. It also has a much bigger knob than the Schiit Mani and so would be easier to adjust the volume on. It also has a DAC so you can hook up your computer if you ever decide to, optical input if you ever want to add a TV, etc.
Just some things for you to consider.
I'm looking to build a semi-affordable home audio system this year. I'm gonna start buying components with my tax money, so it's time to seek some quick suggestions. I am pretty much set on the turntable and receiver. And I have narrowed my speaker options down to 3 final contenders. Basically I need help deciding which of these 3 speaker setups will sound the best for my personal taste (music only, no movies. Mostly stoner rock, doom, classic rock, hard rock, blues, reggae, funk... you know, mostly bass heavy rock).
The turntable I chose is the U-Turn Orbit Custom with acrylic platter and Ortofon 2M Red cartridge.
The receiver I chose to go with this turntable is the Onkyo A-9050. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JBZFVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RsWMybSP4ZYZR
Now onto the speakers. My budget is $500 but I can go over a little bit. This setup will be in my living room which is smallish to regular in size. Also, I have hardwood floors if that matters. Sooooo... Which of these 3 setups will sound best with this turntable/receiver???
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!
What was the model of your old turntable? It may have a built in phono line already.
I also think recommendations also depend on your location due to shipping.
Most would say with that budget, it would be better to buy a standalone phono and spend the rest on a receiver/amplifier. I'm not well versed enough with amplifiers to give a good suggestion.
Recently, there was this Yamaha stereo integrated amp model on the front page with praise from this post, using a Pro-Ject table and the Yamaha via phono. Perhaps you can inquire from there about the model.
I use an Onkyo A-9050 integrated stereo amp with a Cambridge Azir 655p phono stage. Though from various reviews online, the Schiit Mani is a better deal price wise. The one issue is that it is made in the US so I don't know if they ship internationally.
Sorry. I mean that there is an Onkyo that is made with upgrading in mind but the Yamaha is supposed to have better sound.
If you scroll down the page you will see that they make a power amp that is intended to go with the integrated: https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-9050-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B009JBZFVK
I don't want this Onkyo but it gave me the idea that if I get the Yamaha it would be nice to be able to upgrade with a separate amp down the road.
Looking to replace my 4 channel integrated amp.
My Rotel RA971 is on its last legs, though it performs wonerfully otherwise. I use the two extra channels to power two rear speakers for "surround sound". With that in mind, would it be better to get a receiver, which is meant for surround sound? Does a receiver do surround sound better than a 4 channel amp?
These are the two I'm comparing right now:
http://www.amazon.com/Marantz-NR1504-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00BLZDKX2
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-9050-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B009JBZFVK
The Onkyo A-9150 is a good little amp. It has headphone and subwoofer outs, line- and pre-outs, along with plenty of room to grow. It will function as a preamp should you decide to add a tube amp later. I have one and I adore it.
Edit: Corrected link.