Need help with Micca Mb42s

[Harjot]

Hi guys,
So i just bought a pair of Micca Mb42s and a lepai 2020A+ for the classic low cost entry build. I have a pair of rca cables connecting the amp to my phone or computer and i am using 16 gauge speaker wires. After setting everything up and going for a test i noticed a rather loud static noise from both speakers as soon as i turned the amp on. I looked over all my connections and everything seems ok, and even after re-connecting the speakers with new wires the static persists. The speakers do play music if i turn the volume nob to 10 on the amp, but its barely audible over the static. Please help.

 

[ssddx]

you have already tried new wires and new source. its likely the amplifier.

while i've never used the 2020a (we use a dta120) its a low quality budget amp - i wouldnt be surpised if you got a defective unit.

the 2020a always gets recommended as a cheap amp (even by me at times) but one must realize what it is - a budget unit that has high distortion if you push it too hard and its a budget unit so you might get a dud once in awhile.

i'd try replacing the amp and see if anything improves.

 

[Harjot]

you have already tried new wires and new source. its likely the amplifier.

while i've never used the 2020a (we use a dta120) its a low quality budget amp - i wouldnt be surpised if you got a defective unit.

the 2020a always gets recommended as a cheap amp (even by me at times) but one must realize what it is - a budget unit that has high distortion if you push it too hard and its a budget unit so you might get a dud once in awhile.

i'd try replacing the amp and see if anything improves.

 

[Harjot]

Do you have any recommendations for a budget amp that is of better quality than the legal?

 

[ssddx]

sorry, most i know of are so-so which is why i went with a dta-120 myself. i have nothing but praise for that one after having used it for half a year so far.

the cheapo amps do work, but really they cost $20 for a reason and honestly they are meant for low power speakers.

another option, the pb42x is a self powered model of the mb42