I will be the odd man out. Old Sonos S1 connect amps can be had for around $100 +. The S1 app should still be available. If TV does not have analog out throw in a Schiit Modi for $129 and you can do optical off the TV. Way cheaper than a PowerNode.
Inexpensive streaming amplifier
My daughter, (not an audiophile), just moved into a small apartment in Brooklyn, and we want to buy her a streaming amp to connect to apple music, and her TV for movies. She already has a pair of (hand me down from my son) Wharfdale 10.1 (small bookshelf) speakers to sit on either side of the TV. Any suggestions? Thank you.
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@grislybutter I guess that could calibrate the budget. I know I went down to Sunday Vinyl in Denver the other day and sat in front of a $200K Mcintosh Sonus Faber rig and dinner for 2 was only ~$200. Maybe I should get a cheaper amp :) for my house. |
I also like the idea of the PSA Sprout. Space conscious little Class D to power the speakers and the TV and Blue Tooth Apple music with the interface she is already accustomed to.
Or really go hog wild and do A Wadia 151 DAC/AMP with a Blue Tooth transmitter . Couple of 151s over on TMR for less than $500. |