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Here that looks likeAt around the same price 565 versus 582 euros (tax excluded) one can get the pair below, measures better but as a kit is larger and bulkier with cables instead of a single nice chassis. So this integrated is a very good value.
AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S250NC XLR Power Amplifier Class D Stereo Ncore NC252MP 2x250W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics
The Audiophonics MPA-S252NC XLR is a stereo amplifier based on an amplification module Hypex Ncore NC252MP. This solution is ideal for anyone who wants to have a large power reserve (2x150W) without sacrificing sound reproduction quality.www.audiophonics.fr
SMSL D-6 DAC 2x AK4493S XMOS Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD LDAC 32bit 768kHz DSD512 - Audiophonics
The D-6 joins SMSL's wide range of DACs, offering excellent performance for a contained price. It is equipped with two AKM AK4493S conversion chips and a second generation USB XMOS interface.www.audiophonics.frSMSL D-6 DAC Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL D-6 balanced stereo DAC with Bluetooth. It was sent to be by Shenzhenaudio and costs US $169.99. I like the compact enclosure even though there is a built-in power supply and balanced outputs. Included volume control lets you bypass a...www.audiosciencereview.com
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AUDIOPHONICS DA-S250NC Class D Integrated Amplifier NCore NC252MP DAC ES9038Q2M Bluetooth 2x250W 4 Ohm 32bit 768kHz DSD256 - Audiophonics
Versatile and powerful, we offer you with DA-S250NC a real integrated amplifier to which you can add speakers to enjoy your music in the best possible way...www.audiophonics.fr
SMSL D-6 is - $170
@Buckeye Amps 2-ch NC252MP - $575
Total excluding interconnect - $745
And Amir says the Audiophonics costs US$641
I haven't taken care to add shipping and taxes to all of these to make sure they are comparable.