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Dayens Ampino. Tube sound in a solid state design. It's tiny but has mucho power.
The iFi Stereo 50 is a superb unit but likely out of your price range.
the Dayens prove to me that some lower wpc amps and integrated amps can drive some serious speakers. I heard them on multiple speakers and wouldn't hesitate to run my Usher with them or some 703's with them.
I'd still own a pair of Dayens some day.2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Want smaller? How about an 8 incher???
https://musicdirect.com/integrated-amp/jolida-fx10-integrated-tube-amp
^^^THIS. I have one, and love it. WAF is top notch on this one with the glass and the underlit tubes (kind of cheesy, but looks cool in a dim room).
You can find them cheaper. I think I got mine new for not much over $400 from Jolida - it was sold as a "B-Stock" for something that I can't see in the finish on the front. I honestly can't see any flaw.
There's also a PS Audio Sprout near me for I think around $345 that I've been seriously kicking around... If only I could get myself to sell some of the lesser used audio equipment I have!
If the Acurus A80 was something you were considering, I had one for sale in the FM... I decided I was going to keep it, but could be tempted otherwise...
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Well I talked to her some more, and she doesn't see why I want to spend money, when her 20 yo spx boom box works "just fine"... Yeah, that ain't happening. So plans have shifted a bit. I have to shrink my initial price range. WAF is still in effect, so small is the name of the game. Tubes are also out of the question at this price point, it'll have to be class A/B IC (boo!!!) I happened across something that might foot the bill here: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/smsl-ad18-bluetooth-stereo-and-usb-power-amplifier?1=1&utm_placement=0&referer=SP9PZ5&mode=guest_open&utm_campaign=Automated Daily Promotional 2017-09-19&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily Promotional&utm_content=1505826887998.862205153454161440633056
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Yeah it's worth a try at that price. Worst case: it'll serve as a good start for a headphone rig...
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Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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as much as I'd like to... That's 2.3x my initial budget and I'm in no mood to loose what good graces I have with Caety lol. Besides, I need to save some pennies to pick up a few more NAD pieces. -
You need to pick up some nads, for sure 2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.
Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.
Imagine making politics your entire personality. -
You're funny...
It's not about getting more, it's about keeping what I have intact...
Just like EVERYONE else here I imagine. -
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but, I'm thinking about grabbing one of these for work...seems to offer a lot for the buck.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1NAD3020 -
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but, I'm thinking about grabbing one of these for work...seems to offer a lot for the buck.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1NAD3020
Yeah... I've been eyeballing that one... God I love me some NAD, but unfortunately I can't swing it given the new perameters from the powers that be. Maybe sometime in the future, just not now. -
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but, I'm thinking about grabbing one of these for work...seems to offer a lot for the buck.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1NAD3020
Yeah... I've been eyeballing that one... God I love me some NAD, but unfortunately I can't swing it given the new perameters from the powers that be. Maybe sometime in the future, just not now.
Let me guess.... She keeps them in her purse.
"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -
I dunno...I still remember the day I found my SDAs...the girlfriend didn't complain...lol
Super Duper Appendage???Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
Apparently he's got more than one??? -
I'd have to dig around in the fridge2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a -
As long as the bills are paid, mine doesn't care what gear comes through the door. Bless her little heart.2 channel:
Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
Theater:
Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables. -
Shameless sales pitch:
Check out how easy to use and how integrated this Onkyo System is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDphsoggGmE For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore... -
I have the TEAC (AI301DA) you listed, love it. It's built solid and has a DAC and bluetooth streaming. Using it for my patio/pool rig.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Not quite, I'm going to grab the SMSL AD18 I found on mass drop, can't beat that price, and gives me an opportunity to review it for the forum.
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Yup, should arrive right before her birthday. Now I need to prep the monitors.
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It's here already!!!
Now I need to seal up the amp side of my new to me powered monitors and get it all installed into her studio. Review will come after that and break in period.
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Yeah it's smaller than I expected. But that increases WAF.
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Send it back.2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.
Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.
Imagine making politics your entire personality. -
motorhead43026 wrote: »Send it back.
That seems counter intuitive... Don't I want more better sounds AND more better WAF? -
Yeah it's smaller than I expected. But that increases WAF.
WHAAAAA?!? That there is THE definition of oxymoron!
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