Is this an adequate Amplifier for PC in classroom

[Bev]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gemtune-SA-36A-Amplifier-Adapter-Standard/dp/B00NAVDZ58/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1441178870&sr=1-3&keywords=smsl+amplifier

 

We currently have Vision Amplifiers in each classroom. In the past, we had DVD and VHS Players, as well as the PC's, and they all went through the amp to the speakers on the wall.

 

The DVD & VHS Players are long gone, and the Amps are starting to fail.

 

I'm wondering if I can replace them with something like the above, We don't need multiple inputs as they are only used for the PC (and Aux input for an iPad might be useful but not a bit deal), and something small would take up less room on the desks.

 

But as my knowledge of amplifiers is pretty none existent, I'm not sure if I'm missing something obvious.

[timbo343]

We use the vision connect amps in our rooms Vision TC2-AMP3 Wall Amplifier Techconnect TC2-AMP3 and they do the job nicely. They have 2 inputs, input 1 on the front (3.5mm socket) and input 2 which is hard wired in the back (also, input 1 can be hard wired into the back too)

 

How loud are you wanting sound in the classrooms?

Edited September 2, 2015 by timbo343

[Bev]

I don't really know how loud, other than loud enough to be heard in a room full of kids.

[newpersn]

The problem with the tc2-amp3/4 is there only 20/25watts per channel.

 

I was looking at one of these:

 

http://www.visiontechconnect.com/vision-av1700-amplifier-100w-rms-stereo-rack-mount.html

 

200watts. For a bigger room you should alright

[Andrew_C]

If the 20W claim is truish, and the speakers are efficient; yes, probably.

 

I'm using the last of a batch of small amp from CPC that they've dropped. I'd like the hear opinions on them too.

[pcstru]

Possibly, although it is a little on the small side (12W into 8 ohm (it doesn't say whether that is RMS or peak)). It does depend on a number of factors most importantly how efficient the speakers are. That dictates how power will translate to dB (loudness). The easiest way to be sure would be to trial one.

[Bev]

It looks like the Vision amps we have are only 25 amps and they are never turned up very high so I think they Gemtune one should be adequate. I'm going to give it a go.

[mats]

I have some 200W VisionPro AU AV-1300 amps in need of a home. Collection from Leicester (see other post).

[john]

I used a good number of the in-wall amps from this firm - CIE-Group - Suppliers of Bluetooth compact mono and stereo amplifiers in my last place, seemed good things and I see they have got even more options now with Bluetooth modules on some of them!

[TomHD]

I will second the use of in-wall amps, perfectly adequate for anything but serious music reproduction. Easy and clean installs, can be hard wired too. Nuvo is the brand we have in our school but I'm sure others exist.