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Post by jamscape on Dec 9, 2015 18:36:53 GMT -5
I'm putting together a little system for my boys bedroom as a Christmas gift. They're nine and ten and are starting to listen to more music. I got a great deal on a pair of Klipsch bookshelf speakers and I've bought a Chromecast which will be the source along with their tablets. I'm dying to jump on the Mini-X. At this sale price it seems like an absolute no brainer and it's the amp I really want for them but here is my concern. The amp is quite deep, like full size component deep. The pictures don't do the depth of the amp justice. There is not a single place I can put it in their room with their current furniture where they'll be able to easily get to the volume knob. I suppose I can always build or buy something but I was just looking for suggestions I might not have thought of.
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Post by pallpoul on Dec 9, 2015 18:49:46 GMT -5
The mini x 100 is a real powerful little gem. I think they can control the volume from the tablets. I have a chromcast, and u can mute, or change volume from the tablet/phone.
They won't have to touch the dial, and I don't imagine u have to keep it above 1/2 volume up. the Klipsch's are very efficient speakers and the mini x will drive thm with a lot of ease.
Hope this helps
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Post by garbulky on Dec 9, 2015 19:39:55 GMT -5
If you think they would need to use the volume knob go for the mi-x version that has a remote. It might be available used
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Post by jamscape on Dec 9, 2015 20:55:38 GMT -5
Didn't know there was an old version with a remote. At this sale price though I'm definitely not thinking used. They will have volume control from the tablets, I just thought there would be some extra cool factor if they could see the face of the amp and use its knob if they wanted. I'll figure something out for placement. Thanks guys.
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Post by Boomzilla on Dec 9, 2015 21:02:43 GMT -5
BUY the Mini-X - you won't regret it!
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Post by jhob on Dec 9, 2015 21:20:53 GMT -5
Didn't know there was an old version with a remote. At this sale price though I'm definitely not thinking used. They will have volume control from the tablets, I just thought there would be some extra cool factor if they could see the face of the amp and use its knob if they wanted. I'll figure something out for placement. Thanks guys. I think what he's referring to is the Fusion Flex. They also had a very similar amp under the Sherbourn line. I have two Sherbourn LDS 2/75 which are very similar to the mini. They are outstanding little amps. The sherbourn 2/75 can actually be wall mounted if you can find a couple of them used. |
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Post by cawgijoe on Dec 10, 2015 6:35:12 GMT -5
BUY the Mini-X - you won't regret it! What Boomzilla said. I bought one just recently for the bedroom system and its awesome. |
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Post by tasdom on Dec 10, 2015 9:13:41 GMT -5
I'm putting together a little system for my boys bedroom as a Christmas gift. They're nine and ten and are starting to listen to more music. I got a great deal on a pair of Klipsch bookshelf speakers and I've bought a Chromecast which will be the source along with their tablets. I'm dying to jump on the Mini-X. At this sale price it seems like an absolute no brainer and it's the amp I really want for them but here is my concern. The amp is quite deep, like full size component deep. The pictures don't do the depth of the amp justice. There is not a single place I can put it in their room with their current furniture where they'll be able to easily get to the volume knob. I suppose I can always build or buy something but I was just looking for suggestions I might not have thought of. If it was me, I would put a "Control Freak" in the chain. That way I could set the volume on the amp and limit their listening level to use only the control freak. That big knob would have some cool factor with my kids....ymmv emotiva.com/products/electronics/control-freak |
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Post by Mark on Dec 10, 2015 9:48:24 GMT -5
I put an Apple Airport Express on a mini-100 so my 11yr old son can control the volume thru is iphone and ipad. I set the volume knob at 50% on the mini. Works perfect and the amp is hidden in the closet out of the way so he can't mess with it. I am running (4) EMO Outdoor speakers parallel (2 ohm load) flanking the driveway so he can shoot pucks for hours and listen to what he wants. I have the same set-up in my master bedroom so my wife can control the music with her iphone, I have 2 pair $99 Polk in ceiling speakers also running at 2 ohms, no real low end but it works great and fills her need. I also put a mini on EMO IW 8's for my rears on my 7.1, an XPR 5 runs the other 5 speakers, the mini has no problem performing in that set-up. Its a little monster!
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Post by KeithL on Dec 10, 2015 9:50:22 GMT -5
The Fusion Flex amp is basically the Mini-X, but with a button-operated stepped volume control - and a remote control. (The amplifier inside is basically the same, but you can control the volume from either the front panel buttons or the remote, and the channel tracking is virtually perfect, even at very low listening levels. The Fusion Flex also has two inputs, and some nice auto-switching features. The Fusion Flex costs a little more than the Mini-X, but, based on convenience, it would be my choice. ) They are in fact still in stock  (look down near the bottom on the Amps page) |
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Post by Darksky on Dec 10, 2015 11:16:23 GMT -5
All great suggestions.. The mini X is a wonderful amp. The fusion flex might work well for you as well.
I went a different direction.
I found a set of speakers that were designed to be bi wired. They actually could be set up so that the L&R could play from each speaker together. I then bought an older Rotel amp 1066 that had six channels. I showed him how each channel worked, gave him a screw driver and a handful of speaker wire and let him go after it. Now he has bi wired the speakers LL and RR (thank you, Jesus) and adjusted the gains to where he liked them. I found him an older Rotel 1066 DVD player that is a decent CD player and got him a control freak.
I just ordered him a Rotel RSP 1066 from a member here and he will now have his own dedicated processor.
All of this on a tiny budget, and now he has the bug, just like me...
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Post by pallpoul on Dec 10, 2015 13:40:20 GMT -5
All great suggestions.. The mini X is a wonderful amp. The fusion flex might work well for you as well. I went a different direction. I found a set of speakers that were designed to be bi wired. They actually could be set up so that the L&R could play from each speaker together. I then bought an older Rotel amp 1066 that had six channels. I showed him how each channel worked, gave him a screw driver and a handful of speaker wire and let him go after it. Now he has bi wired the speakers LL and RR (thank you, Jesus) and adjusted the gains to where he liked them. I found him an older Rotel 1066 DVD player that is a decent CD player and got him a control freak. I just ordered him a Rotel RSP 1066 from a member here and he will now have his own dedicated processor. All of this on a tiny budget, and now he has the bug, just like me... you ruined him!!!!  |
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Post by jamscape on Dec 10, 2015 15:59:34 GMT -5
Lots of great ideas everyone. Thanks for all the input. My little guys will have a pretty sweet little stereo system once Santa comes :-)
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Post by jamscape on Dec 11, 2015 19:52:17 GMT -5
Boom, ordered! I can't wait to set my boys up with their first stereo system. Thanks for all the input everyone and Merry Christmas too!
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Post by imjustdave on Jan 1, 2016 23:00:53 GMT -5
Boom, ordered! I can't wait to set my boys up with their first stereo system. Thanks for all the input everyone and Merry Christmas too! So how did they like their first stereo? I have to say I have been tempted to get a min-x for my garage, might end up with a fusion instead. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Jan 2, 2016 7:07:58 GMT -5
The Fusion Flex amp is basically the Mini-X, but with a button-operated stepped volume control - and a remote control...They are in fact still in stock.. Darn you, Keith - I wish you'd never told me about this! LOL |
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Post by vcautokid on Jan 2, 2016 7:29:23 GMT -5
Keith is right on with Fusion Amplifier. All the goodness of the Mini X with more versatility too. I think it is a great way to go.
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Post by novisnick on Jan 2, 2016 11:05:17 GMT -5
The Fusion Flex amp is basically the Mini-X, but with a button-operated stepped volume control - and a remote control...They are in fact still in stock.. Darn you, Keith - I wish you'd never told me about this! LOL This blind guy can't seem to find any statement that the Mini-X has a remote control.  |
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Post by hemster on Jan 2, 2016 11:08:46 GMT -5
Darn you, Keith - I wish you'd never told me about this! LOL This blind guy can't seem to find any statement that the Mini-X has a remote control. He's saying the Fusion Flex amp has a remote control. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2016 11:26:23 GMT -5
This blind guy can't seem to find any statement that the Mini-X has a remote control. He's saying the Fusion Flex amp has a remote control. Maybe this blind guy is dumb too!   |
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