I recently bought a Hegel H80 for around the price you state. I use the DAC for the Sonos Connect, and there are multiple digital and analog inputs. Relatively small and looks good. Sounds great. I use with Dali Helicon 300 monitors. Other sources also. Easy to use, no menus to deal with...
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
I am looking for a SS integrated amp to drive my Studio-20 bookshelf speakers.
I only use 2 sources .... ERC-1 CDP and SONOS Connect for streaming audio so, don't need an integrated with tons of inputs.
I currently have a few problems:
1. I am using analog outputs from the Sonos Connect into my Emotiva UPA-2 pwr amp and am using the Connect as a pre-amp (volume control). While it sounds ok most of the time it is not optimal.
2. I am connecting my CDP outputs into the analog inputs of the Connect and using the Connect for volume control.
Functionally, this works fine but, I want to improve things. What I want is to connect both the CDP digital out and the Connect digital out into an integrated. Looking for >50wpc. My current UPA2 puts out 125wpc but, with my speakers, I think it is overkill.
Anyway, looking for a good quality integrated. Budget is $1200 + or -. This for my living room 2.0 music only system. Attractive and WAF would be good.
A few questions ....
Are class D amps audiophile quality?
Cambridge audio has some offerings. How do folks feel about them?
Recommendations are welcome.
Thx,
Rob
I only use 2 sources .... ERC-1 CDP and SONOS Connect for streaming audio so, don't need an integrated with tons of inputs.
I currently have a few problems:
1. I am using analog outputs from the Sonos Connect into my Emotiva UPA-2 pwr amp and am using the Connect as a pre-amp (volume control). While it sounds ok most of the time it is not optimal.
2. I am connecting my CDP outputs into the analog inputs of the Connect and using the Connect for volume control.
Functionally, this works fine but, I want to improve things. What I want is to connect both the CDP digital out and the Connect digital out into an integrated. Looking for >50wpc. My current UPA2 puts out 125wpc but, with my speakers, I think it is overkill.
Anyway, looking for a good quality integrated. Budget is $1200 + or -. This for my living room 2.0 music only system. Attractive and WAF would be good.
A few questions ....
Are class D amps audiophile quality?
Cambridge audio has some offerings. How do folks feel about them?
Recommendations are welcome.
Thx,
Rob
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