Deang Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 This would be for those on a tight budget, or for a small second system. For $200, I think it would surprise a lot of folks. 60 wpc, 80 wpc at 4 ohms. Smart design, good parts. Two inputs and a nice attenuator. Smooth, open - but does sound better with a preamp in front of it. https://www.parts-express.com/topping-tp60-t-amp-tripath-ta2022-50wpc-(80wpc-4-ohm)-mini-amplifier--310-326 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Pioneer Elite A-20. I would really like to hear this one. https://www.parts-express.com/pioneer-a-20-elite-2-channel-integrated-amplifier--250-697 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Deang said: This would be for those on a tight budget, or for a small second system. For $200, I think it would surprise a lot of folks. 60 wpc, 80 wpc at 4 ohms. Smart design, good parts. Two inputs and a nice attenuators. Smooth, open - but does sound better with a preamp in front of it. https://www.parts-express.com/topping-tp60-t-amp-tripath-ta2022-50wpc-(80wpc-4-ohm)-mini-amplifier--310-326 Absolutely agree. I picked a Topping T60 up to drive the B&W CDM1 I was using in the living room. Great little amp that hits well above its weight. I use a Schiit Saga with it: 1) to have more inputs, 2) because remote control is great in the living room and 3) because it does seem to sound better. A bargain for $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Deang said: Pioneer Elite A-20 If Accessories4less gets them back in stock, $150: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/piona20/pioneer-elite-a-20-direct-energy-design-integrated-amplifier/1.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Nice. Kind of thought some others might drop in with some recommendations - I guess not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Deang said: Nice. Kind of thought some others might drop in with some recommendations - I guess not. What is the upper limit to cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 $350 - 400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, Deang said: $350 - 400? Played around with a finished TPA3250 amp that used a switching power supply (looks like a laptop PS) for $80 - $90 from Amazon. Replaced that PS with a 28v linear PS that cost $125 or so. Spent another $25 or so getting a heavy gauge cable to connect the PS to the amp. So ~$225 - $250 for everything. All plug and play. No DIY required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Depends what your definition of "is" is. Sounds good, bit really just a little more like "ever so slightly DIY"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 6 hours ago, glens said: Depends what your definition of "is" is. Sounds good, bit really just a little more like "ever so slightly DIY"? How about "no soldering required"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 11 hours ago, Deang said: Kind of thought some others might drop in with some recommendations - I guess not. I prefer more connectivity options. Would like to hear this one, though it's not an integrated and also over the stated price range. A stereo receiver with HMDI capability. https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/intdtm7/integra-dtm-7-2-ch-x-100-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html#!more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 hours ago, TubeHiFiNut said: How about "no soldering required"? Well, that'd be a rock-solid demarcation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I purchased a Pass labs clone from this seller and as far as I can tell it is well built. I know it delivers on the sound. He has over a thousand products on ebay here one of his integrated amps. Im sure he has many more all at attractive prices. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Finished-LM1875T-classic-stereo-amplifier-with-OMRON-protect-HIFI-AMP/222619884950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I have been getting adverts of this from Parts-express lately. Looks interesting. https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-21bt2-100w-21-class-d-bluetooth-amplifier-with-sub-frequency-adjustment--300-3831 I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 https://nadelectronics.com/product/c-316bee-v2-stereo-integrated-amplifier/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 6 hours ago, joshnich said: I purchased a Pass labs clone from this seller and as far as I can tell it is well built. I know it delivers on the sound. He has over a thousand products on ebay here one of his integrated amps. Im sure he has many more all at attractive prices. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Finished-LM1875T-classic-stereo-amplifier-with-OMRON-protect-HIFI-AMP/222619884950 That looks intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 80 bucks... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGT914 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 7 hours ago, Schu said: 80 bucks... Wife will not like seeing the Hakko on the dining room table again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancave Man Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I've never driven my Klipschorns with Emotiva amps but I've had good luck with the XPA-2 & 3 in my HT. This a review of their TA-100 integrated amp. https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2018/09/02/emotiva-ta-100-review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 1/6/2019 at 11:26 PM, Deang said: Nice. Kind of thought some others might drop in with some recommendations - I guess not. I have 2 Marantz ZS-5300s I bought used, 3 zones 60 wpc I think the more expensive of the two was $200 Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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