Archguy Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 hours ago, glens said: Hell, in that photo it almost looks like a single DIN unit! It does have a sub level control, so you could turn that up for bass, and then the 'tone' control to the right for treble....seems legit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hi Dean, Temple Audio Bantam Gold from England. 25 watts per channel (4 ohms). Cost - 200 English pounds and they will ship overseas. This is my current favourite desk top amplifier. It will run my Heresy lll's in a large room beautifully and the amplifier will make nice sounds with my Stirling LS3/5a's in smaller listening spaces. Edwin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archguy Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Do you know which chip they use? I've a mind to buy one and put it up against my TPA3250 which is a current favorite. NVM, just found their (impressive and comprehensive) spec sheet. " At the heart of the Bantam Gold is the ADAU1592 audio amplification chip from Analog Devices. This IC generates a differential PDM pulse train from the analog input. " http://templeaudio.net/downloads/Bantam_Gold_Spec_2014.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Should try the Dayton DTA-Pro. As with all the class D amplification I have had, it does need to be on for a day or two to settle down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pats3of4 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 How about all of the Panasonic digital receivers floating around for like $50 on Ebay. XR-55 etc. yes, they are receivers but sound great, super cheap, powerful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS123 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 This would be my go to. Review with (more importantly) measurements: https://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/audiosource/amp-100.htm Just $119. AND it has a Balance And Tone Controls (on back, which is a bit unusual): https://www.crutchfield.com/p_021AMP100V/AudioSource-AMP100VS.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 In addition to the Topping TP60 and TPA3250 amps I previously recommended, the Allo Volt+ D amp should also be considered. Thus far, I have only listened to it using the stock 19vdc power brick. Speakers are Tangent RS2. I use the Schiit Saga as a preamp. Clear, clean, decent image size. Maybe not the last word in excitement. All in all a very competent performer. Just my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pats3of4 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 The Audiosource amps are super cheap but decent quality. Toroidal power supply in most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archguy Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 11 hours ago, pzannucci said: Should try the Dayton DTA-Pro. As with all the class D amplification I have had, it does need to be on for a day or two to settle down. It was eye-opening how bad some of these sounded right out of the box. The first couple of times I thought I had a bad unit. Took only a few minutes for them to get right though IME. Maybe still better after a day or two but those improvements were more subtle. 6 hours ago, TubeHiFiNut said: the Allo Volt+ D amp should also be considered. People swear by those! Definitely on my list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 13 hours ago, pzannucci said: Should try the Dayton DTA-Pro. As with all the class D amplification I have had, it does need to be on for a day or two to settle down. Either I just got lucky or I don't know enough, but my NAD (my first) class D fires right up settled down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Allen-Organ-100-Watt-Amplifier-Model-S-100-Working/382821365699?hash=item5921ee77c3:g:CgIAAOSwoF5cfYla 100w RMS mono Allen organ amps. I’ve been playing around with them, and they work remarkably well! One each dedicated for the KP-3002’s produce more SPL than I can stand. Pre-outs feed each channel perfectly from an Onkyo 7.1. I’ve also tried a 3.5mm to RCA splitter cable from an iPhone as the preamp with great success. I know it sounds idiotic, but there it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pats3of4 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, Oicu812 said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Allen-Organ-100-Watt-Amplifier-Model-S-100-Working/382821365699?hash=item5921ee77c3:g:CgIAAOSwoF5cfYla 100w RMS mono Allen organ amps. I’ve been playing around with them, and they work remarkably well! One each dedicated for the KP-3002’s produce more SPL than I can stand. Pre-outs feed each channel perfectly from an Onkyo 7.1. I’ve also tried a 3.5mm to RCA splitter cable from an iPhone as the preamp with great success. I know it sounds idiotic, but there it is. That one looks fun though. I really wanna build a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pats3of4 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Im really disappointed with the current crop of avr’s. So tempted to just go stereo with everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Pats3of4 said: Im really disappointed with the current crop of avr’s. So tempted to just go stereo with everything. I really like the Onkyo 7.1. I have the 3002’s front stereo, Super Heresy for the sides, and KP-101’s for the rears. No center channel yet, looking for something decent. The organ amps have gain control knobs, so it’s easy to match power levels. I watch movies in 6.1 (for now), and play music through alll speakers. I have it all r running from my PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 10 hours ago, glens said: Either I just got lucky or I don't know enough, but my NAD (my first) class D fires right up settled down. I always recognize cold vs warm. Not sure why. All my other Class D seem the same. They might not sound bad out of the box but after a day or two, the sound is much more relaxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Pats3of4 said: Im really disappointed with the current crop of avr’s. So tempted to just go stereo with everything. Got to agree. They are definitely shooting for features to wow the folks that have to talk their gear up. Not selling on comparable sound It would take too long to develop a product in this day and age which a year is really only three months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 A year is still a year, they just seem shorter and shorter as you gather more of them under your belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 6 hours ago, glens said: A year is still a year, they just seem shorter and shorter as you gather more of them under your belt! Ain't that the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9gardner Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 3/16/2019 at 8:52 PM, Oicu812 said: 100w RMS mono Allen organ amps. I’ve been playing around with them, and they work remarkably well! One each dedicated for the KP-3002’s produce more SPL than I can stand. You're the first person I've noticed commenting on these amps (in a positive vein)! I have some experience with them as organ amps, having had to replace a couple in an old church organ. But I was poking around for anyone who had used them in a hifi setting, and wasn't getting anything conclusive, but what little I did find was mostly negative on the idea. Can you say a bit more about whether the sound was any good, or smooth, or flat response, besides just being loud? I figure a hundred watts is a hundred watts, and that's gonna put out some serious sound from any efficient speaker. But are they nice watts? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milwaukeebill Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I would think that any of the cheaper stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers from the major brands would be up to the task. These would include Sony,Pioneer,Rotel,Denon,NAD,Onkyo and Yamaha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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