You might find a used PS Audio Sprout100 in your price range or maybe a Rega Brio r. If you can stretch a little there’s a NuPrime IDA-8 here now for $700. Best of luck.
Small Footprint (compact) amp to power speakers?
Hi all:
Looking for a small integrated amp to power a pair of Onix RS450 speakers. Probably need 50W, at least. I'll only be using it to stream to via Chromecast Audio.
I've looked at the AudioEngine N22 but it doesn't have enough power. Even the NAD 3020 might not be enough. Planning to spend under $500 used/new.
Any suggestions? I don't see many "compact" amps out there.
Thanks.
Looking for a small integrated amp to power a pair of Onix RS450 speakers. Probably need 50W, at least. I'll only be using it to stream to via Chromecast Audio.
I've looked at the AudioEngine N22 but it doesn't have enough power. Even the NAD 3020 might not be enough. Planning to spend under $500 used/new.
Any suggestions? I don't see many "compact" amps out there.
Thanks.
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https://www.goldnote.it/hi-fi-electronics/pa-10/ More than you want to spend but looks interesting |
Just found this Yamaha Musicast amp. Looks like a good choice too. https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/wireless_streaming_amplifiers/wxa-50_u/index.html |
1/2 size box footprint in a bona-fide high-end unit ... no mid-fi here CYRUS ONE https://www.cyrusaudio.com/products/cyrus-one/ https://theaudiophileman.com/cyrus-one-2/ |
all the suggestions here are really great...but If you’re willing to go separates (or even straight out of a dac/pre) XTZ ice power amp has had great reviews and is only $500: https://www.xtzsound.com/product/edge-a2-300 |
Can't find a Bel Canto under $900, unfortunately. The XTZ Edge A2-300 looks interesting. Not a lot of info about it out there. @riccitone61 have you heard it? The Yamaha WXA-50 has a lot going for it. But can't find any right now. I like the Musiccast app. Sits vertical! The Cyrus looks a little too chunky for the space. |
