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Bluesound Node Icon looks interesting. XLR out, Dirac and better (?) build quality makes it a more upscale alternative to the Wiim Ultra (albeit at double the cost)

Thanks. I mostly use the Solanos for TV/movies paired with a SVS SB2000 Pro subwofoer (crossover at 80 Hz) and for that they are great really. I also listen to a lot of jazz and also with good results. For the price I paid (800 Euros) they certainly are wort it. It's a strong, smooth, muscular...

I also have the Solanos BS283, also bought on sale for a great price, and I'm overall very happy with them. What amp are you using, if I may ask? I use the Bluesound Powernode at the moment and strongly suspect that there is more to get with a more powerful amplifier. I'm thinking about some...

Curious, what amplifier did you get for your Elac Solano BS283?

Can the Wiim Ultra work as safe preamp if connected to a poweramp? I'm thinking that digital preamps sometimes have been known for faulty volume control damaging the speakers when the volume suddenly goes to max. Or does the Ultra have to be connected to an analouge preamp?

You could probably use a an external microphone? Not sure about this one though... The big question is, for me at least, what will the sound quality be from the Ultra? On paper it looks great and I really hope it can deliver. A good power amplifier and you have a very nice system.

Sure, why not! Actually thinking about the same pre/amp combo for my Elac Solano bookshelfs. I also plan to connect my SVS sub

No, I don't think so. The hdmi on the Ultra is an input, not an output. Here's an interesting amplifier that would be a very good candidate for the Ultra. The have almost he exact same size and would make a nice pair: https://internetofmusic.nl/product/iom-ncore/

For the Elac Solano BS283, is this amp "enough" considering the speakers are 85 db/4ohm: https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/power-amplifiers/audiophonics-ap300-s250nc-class-d-stereo-power-amplifier-ncore-nc252mp-2x250w-4-ohm-p-18419.html Or is this one more suitable...

I also have the Elac Solano BS283 speakers and right now I'm looking for a two channel power amplifier. No doubt about it, I will definitively will get a Hypex class d amplifier. IOM, Audiophonics etc. seems to have great options, especially if your in Europe. I will probably pair it with the...