Topic: I need an amp (?receiver?)

[Ryan Sims]

Hello good folks.

I bought a set of monitors, thinking they were active, finding that they're passive upon delivery.

I also don't know very much about these things (playback in general), but have been looking around. So here are some questions.

The monitors (Alesis Monitor One MKII) are rated at 4 ohms. This means the amp must be at least 4 ohms, right?

Second, would a receiver adequately power these? I could use a receiver as it is.

Last, my budget is _slim, so recommendations on spots to pick up anything used, and any particular ideas are much appreciated.

Thanks, everyone.

[Olychild]

As far as used goes, go thrifting! So many people have ditched their audio gear for computer only music playback that Goodwill etc are generally swamped with quality amps. I love late '70's solid state stuff, but I see plenty of more modern amps as well. If you know someone who reconditions old gear, thrifting can save you alot of money.

[BC]

www.audiogon.com

miscellaneous/receiver
or
integrateds/multi

lots of receivers for the cheap on ebay also the last time I looked
could peep harman kardon, rotel, nad, yamaha, sony, etc...

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

www.audiogon.com

miscellaneous/receiver
or
integrateds/multi

lots of receivers for the cheap on ebay also the last time I looked
could peep harman kardon, rotel, nad, yamaha, sony, etc...

Lots of stuff on my local CraigsList (Raleigh, NC).  I see stuff on there all the time and you can go to someone's house and listen to it before you buy...  I bought my Mirage subwoofer several years ago like this...

Terry