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    Speaker + Amplifier recommendation for nearfield listening

    Hello ASR :) This is my first post so forgive me if I'm doing something wrong but I was hoping to get some advice from you guys. I'm planning on buying new speakers for my computer, so they're gonna be for nearfield listening. They're gonna be used mainly for music and maybe some gaming. My...
  2. daniboun

    New WIIM CI MOD A80 : Network amplifier

    Hi amigos It would appear that Wiim has launched their brand new WIIM CI MOD A80 Network amplifier based on a TPA3255 / ESS ES9018K2M chip. I'm not convinced it's a revolution compared to the Wiim Amp Pro and Ultra, but this new Wiim is available on Audiophonics...
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    What's hot? Which AMP is currently the strongest contender? (brand new, up to $1000 / 850 Euro in EU ).

    Hello, I wanted to ask what's hot right now in terms of amplifiers in the $1,000 price range? I don't follow all the latest developments closely, and in China there's something new every week, and every 2-3 months there's a game-changer... About three years ago, the SABAJ A30A was the best...
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    reasons to choose Purifi Mono over EVAL Stereo modules

    Hi all, What are reasons to choose Purifi Eval Mono(blocks) over Eval Stereo modules? Context: Looking for an amp to drive a pair of Harbeth Super HL5plus XD speakers. I also use a RME IDA‑2 DAC fs and a mini‑PC that acts as a streamer in this setup. My primary concern is channel...
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    List of amplifier with HPF under 200€

    I'm wondering which budget amplifier has a HPF. I only found 2 so far : - Douk A5 - O-Noorus D1 Pro (Not sure it's fully released though) - SMSL A50 Pro If there's amplifiers with integrated DAC it could be added to the list too
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    Butterworth order and curves

    Based on the following FFT of the inputs all shorted (In+, In-, and ground) of the AMP01 amplifier. what Butterworth order is it? I used low pass cutoff of 10,000 Hertz (the "1" in the FFT) just to understand the concept of the Butterworth attenuation at both sides (see right side of the...
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    The most repeated question but "the times they are a' changing"

    I own PA amplification for events in small to medium sized venues. I have always disliked the sound of class D amplification and cringe at the very thought of it, however, lately I've heard more of how a well made class D amp can sound nicer than A/B or even a class A. Looking online I found a...
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    Looking for a budget bluetooth amp for outdoor speakers

    Hello everyone. I have searched the forums already for this so forgive me if this has already been answered, but I couldn't find an answer. I am looking to purchase an affordable (<$150 US) bluetooth-capable 2-channel amplifier for use with outdoor speakers on my deck. I tend to have...
  9. Jokke

    Accuphase E-3000

    Does anyone have experience with the new Accuphase E-3000 amplifier? It looks like a decent piece of gear. I couldn't find anything about it on this forum. https://www.accuphase.com/model/e-3000.html
  10. beigtapel3

    Junk Chinese 4 channel Class D PA amp

    Slowly building my garden party/garage PA setup. Plan to get two 15" or 18" subs & combine with 8-10" tops. I prefer going with passive speakers & separate AMP(s) as I have DBX PA2 for EQ, X-Over, room correction and stuff. Want to get best bang for the buck while maintaining acceptable sound...
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    Nord Three 1ET400A 3 Channel Class D Amplifier - SOLD

    Nord Three 1ET400A 3 Channel Amplifier Paid: $2257 Asking: $999 I purchased this new from Nord and never ended up using it. I was going to buy another Nord later on for my HT setup but ended up using my Monolith 7X amplifier instead. I am going to stick with the Monolith for now so this needs...
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    Amplifier from HCD-RG295

    Hello, I disassembled HCD-RG295, its an audio system with CD, Decks, radio, and amplifier, and I want to take amplifier from it and make it work with aux, but I am not very much knowledgeable of what to do to make it work. I would be happy if it had like aux, volume control, and that's all. I...
  13. Ted G

    Need an amp for low ohm speakers

    Hello, Fulfilling my teenage dreams, I purchased a Pioneer SX 1280 receiver. Unfortunately, even with 200 watts per channel it can't run the recently acquired pair of Infinity RS-2.5 speakers at high volume for very long before cutting out on protection. After doing some research, I found...
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    best budget amp for he400se?

    hey so im rocking an apple dongle and an he400se as my setup and i thought i needed an entry level amplifier to suit it best, any recommendations for around 100$? can go up to 150. also i live in the middle east if thats going to help with the recommendations
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    2025: Does somebody needs Hypex etc...?

    Hello together, I know the title sounds a bit cynical, but I'm wondering this myself. If there is already a similar thread, please move mine there. There are now some very good Class-D amplifiers based on the TI TPA3255 chip. The best (according to Amir's measurements) currently seems to be...
  16. Ground Noise Industries

    Teardown of the Rane MA3 Multichannel Commercial Amplifier (Discontinued)

    Rane MA3 Multichannel Commercial Amplifier https://www.ranecommercial.com/legacy/ma3.html https://www.ranecommercial.com/legacy#gpm1_11 3 Independent Amplifiers LM3886 (11-Lead TO-220 Package). https://www.ti.com/product/LM3886 60W per Channel Continuous Average Power into 4Ω, 20-20k Hz 40W...
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    Yamaha A-S500 broken volume motor dilemma

    Hey all! I know that this and its newer sibling the A-S501 are very popular amps, so I figured somebody here might be able to help point me in the right direction. I have been happily using my Craigslist-find $100 Yammy A-S500 with my Wharfedale Lintons for a little while now, and could not be...
  18. DTTOM37

    Please help me to find the desired PuRiFi Amplifier solution

    Situation: I am looking for an (integrated) Amplifier with a PuRiFi amplifier powerstage (1ET6525/1ET7040SA/1ET400A/1ET9040), that would allow me to receive two different signals and distribute them to 2 different sets of speakers, which can be changed by a onboard switch. If you happen to know...
  19. Audiomaniac3

    Tiny TWS Bluetooth amplifier BDM0

    Hello everyone,in this video: I got a tiny Bluetooth amplifier for review. Extremely compact,the dimensions of the amplifier are 60x25x10mm it is powered by a regular (5v)USB,it has an output power of 5 watts (4 ohms load) per channel, aswell as support for TWS technology,which allows...
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    Volume boost

    Hey, so I have a pair of wireless headphones- Edifier w800 bt pro and they sound fantastic I love the sound quality, I have tuned them with the eq in their app but for some songs on my phone they sound a bit too quiet for my taste. Also on my iPad and on my MacBook they are even quieter. Which...
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