Event 20/20 monitor users. Which amp?

ProfessorNick · 10th February 2012

Hello everyone. My old and trusty Event 20/20 powered monitors are starting to make some noises. The speaker with the amp in it is kind of humming, so I am thinking about just using a different amp to power them. The speakers still work fine, but I want to pair them with an appropriate amp. I know they made the passive model of 20/20s years ago and was hoping someone who uses those might have an amp recommendation.

Vintageidiot · 10th February 2012

Adcom, definitely.

role_65 · 17th February 2012

I have the v2 passives I use the art Sla2.

Syncamorea · 17th February 2012

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Originally Posted by Vintageidiot

Adcom, definitely.

I have had a pair of Adcom GFA-565s for a long time. One of them just bit the big one and I'm preparing to get it repaired and have all the caps upgraded. Bang per buck champion.

gearlovinanimal · 2nd April 2012

I am considering upgrading my amp for the 20/20's. Right now I have a crown d-75. Thoughts?

rocksure · 2nd April 2012

I have an Alesis RA100 amp powering my passive 20/20s. It's not the most "high end" power amp out there, but it does the job just fine, and has done for the 9 or 10 years I have had them hooked up this way.

gearlovinanimal · 3rd April 2012

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Originally Posted by rocksure

I have an Alesis RA100 amp powering my passive 20/20s. It's not the most "high end" power amp out there, but it does the job just fine, and has done for the 9 or 10 years I have had them hooked up this way.

I had the RA100 for quite a while, it did seem to be ok, but I always thought that the self powered 20/20's sounded a bit better (used to have a pair of those as well). I think the d-75 is a little underpowered so I am just curious if anyone else might have any input on the subject.

10th February 2012	#1
ProfessorNick Gear nut Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 129 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Event 20/20 monitor users. Which amp? Hello everyone. My old and trusty Event 20/20 powered monitors are starting to make some noises. The speaker with the amp in it is kind of humming, so I am thinking about just using a different amp to power them. The speakers still work fine, but I want to pair them with an appropriate amp. I know they made the passive model of 20/20s years ago and was hoping someone who uses those might have an amp recommendation. __________________ Audio Production Tips and other music goodies http://carillonaudio.wordpress.com/

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rocksure Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 882 2 Reviews written	I have an Alesis RA100 amp powering my passive 20/20s. It's not the most "high end" power amp out there, but it does the job just fine, and has done for the 9 or 10 years I have had them hooked up this way. __________________ Tony Koretz http://rocksuresoundz.com/ Production Music and Sound Effects

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Vintageidiot Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Sausalito, Ca. Posts: 233	Adcom, definitely.

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