Amp for Dali Opticon 2 Mk2 with streaming and EQ.

[Ic3Ang3l]

Hi! I just got the Dali Opticon 2 MK2. To drive them I got the Argon Audio SA2. The problem is, my room is pretty much a square 4,35x,4,25m and I want to lower the Bass a bit.

The Dali speakers are rated at 50-150w at 4 ohm.

What are the options for an Streaming Amplifier with Phono input an EQ?
Budget is 600€ in Europe.

 

[staticV3]

WiiM Amp Pro with external Phono Pre

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Or WiiM Ultra (built-in Phono pre), and keep the Argon.

Either WiiM supports EQ on all inputs and switches inputs automatically.

 

[Ic3Ang3l]

I am still in the return window for the Argo so the Wiiim Amp Pro + Preamp would make more sense. I am running the Audio Technica LP5X. I can use the preamp of that.

 

[staticV3]

I am still in the return window for the Argo so the Wiiim Amp Pro + Preamp would make more sense. I am running the Audio Technica LP5X. I can use the preamp of that.

Yup, that would work, no additional preamp required. Just LP5X->RCA->WiiM Line in, with the LP5X set to Line out.

 

[Ic3Ang3l]

Are there other contenders? I ask because I heard the Wiim Amp will converting the signal from > digital> Analog > digtial. But this may be false information.

 

[staticV3]

Are there other contenders? I ask because I heard the Wiim Amp will converting the signal from > digital> Analog > digtial. But this may be false information.

The WiiM Amp will indeed convert your vinyl from analog to digital, then back into analog for your Opticons.

This is desirable, as it means that your Opticons will be equalized identically, no matter if you're listening to your records or streamed music.

You can even apply different EQ for streaming and vinyl, and the WiiM will switch EQ presets automatically.

 

[Ic3Ang3l]

This is desirable, as it means that your Opticons will be equalized identically, no matter if you're listening to your records or streamed music.

That makes sense! I thought there are options who have an EQ system wide which may be analog.

 

[staticV3]

I thought there are options who have an EQ system wide which may be analog.

There are analog EQ chips, but they're quite limited in functionality.

Using the WiiM's Parametric EQ, you can even apply room correction.

 

[Ic3Ang3l]

Sounds great! I will buy the Wiim Amp Pro. Up to what quality can it stream? I am still on apple music but will change that then.