I have this amp and a pair of Dayton bookshelfs for my woodshop. It does well for me. Totally depends on your space and how serious you are with audio quality, man

>returning it and putting the $25 toward some active speakers
what Id do

>>61350754
I'm no audiophile, and my setup will be in my small bedroom. If I go the passive route, I'll probably get the micca mb42x's

>>61350599
I have that + micca mb42x. SOunds good. Active speakers are a simpler setup but not as versatile (i.e. you can't switch out speakers and amps independently)

That isn't a phono pre-amp, so you'll need one of those, but yeah, you'd be hard pressed to find a better amp for $25. Unless you build one yourself or find a cheap gainclone

>>61350599
get the micca mb42x man, if you are a broke ass (which you are since you bought this, but so did i when I was broke) this combo will give you a killer bang for your buck. I still use mine for my computer speaks and they sound great even in a pretty big room. Got a proper yamaha receiver and some infinitis + a sub for my main stereo.

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>>61351682
btw to follow up, active speakers are never ever ever a good choice for home use unless you're DJing or something.

>>61350782
>>61351123

the amp does sound good, the speakers I've heard are great too. But if this combo is like an 8/10 sound wise, if you spent maybe ~$50 dollars more you could find something that's maybe an 8.6/10 sound wise, which may end up being worth it over time.

Lepai 2020 + micca Mb42x, 8/10
Topping tp 20 (or any topping) + Pioneer BS 22, 8.5/10

I gotta say, Topping products are incredible. I have a lepai 2020 that I've modded (put in much better quality parts) and it still sounds, maybe 80-85% as good as my topping. And the topping looks better, will last longer, and was not much more expensive considering the addition parts I used in the Lepai. Definitely a worthy amp in any audio setup.

>>61351711
actives are certainly not the best choice

I have this same amp running Pioneer BS22LR's. Sounds really good. Goes nice and loud too... Though I'm not exactly playing house party volume levels in my apartment. Running from a rega RP1. Do recommend - I don't think you can beat it for the price.

Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna stick with this and get the mb42x's

>>61352217
yeah theyre nice little speakers for the price. and if you don't like them you can always return them if you buy on amazon.

>>61352217
you will enjoy them and it makes me happy that you've invested in great sound

Lepais are known for being shipped with under-powered power supplies that will provide just enough amperage to run it but can handle higher amperages which equals a more powerful and clean signal at high volume

research your specific Lepai model on google. You need a power supply with the same voltage but more amperage (usually from a monitor screen)

>>61352791

This seems to be the most common recommended replacement, does it look alright? http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Adapter-Charger-Benq-Monitors/dp/B003Z6ZR5O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

>>61352923

I don't own a Lepai so I couldn't tell you, but if google "[your lepai]+that power supply] says its safe and proven, then I'd say go for it

>>61352791
Oh really?

I bought one for a pair of Sony bookshelfs I bought during black Friday and the power didn't even work at all. Luckily I noticed it had the same plug as some of my external HDDs and it works great with that.

>>61353388

EVERY time you buy a pair of these cheapo T/D class amps you're 99% guaranteed to get an underpowered power supply. Them chinks gotta cut corners mayne

I should've said virtually every one of these amps' power supply should be upgraded

Reading this thread is making me consider doing the same setup with my new T92.

I understand I'll need a pre-amp? Will this one work?
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PP999-Phono-Turntable-Pre-Amp/dp/B00025742A