Compact Class-D integrated amp to go with a (Technics) turntable?

[Pauli]

Hi everybody!

I’m about to replace my discharged Sony PS-X60 turntable with a new model. It will probably be a Technics SL-1500C.

Besides I’m wondering if I could pair that new table with one of those new hot compact Class-D integrated amps popping up one after the other every month as it seems. Just to check out that new sort of gear as it would be something totally new for me.

Possible brands of choice seem to be Topping, Ampapa, Aiyima?

Idea is that the only source that little Class-D integrated amp should handle is the new table. So no DAC, WiFi etc would be necessary.

Would love to see your recommendations!

Thanks!

 

[Joe Smith]

What speakers do you have? What is the efficiency rating? How loud do you like to play music? Also, you will needs phono preamp unless your table has a built-in one.

 

[staticV3]

The Technics has Line out, so no external Phono Pre required.

Topping Mini 300 is what I'd buy to give Class D a try.

 

[Sernyl]

Built-in phono preamps may be deceptive.

 

[Joe Smith]

Built-in phono preamps may be deceptive.

If the1500 has a pre, try that first, can always add a standalone one later. Topping 300 is good, has both rca and balanced plug inputs.

 

[Pauli]

What speakers do you have? What is the efficiency rating? How loud do you like to play music? Also, you will needs phono preamp unless your table has a built-in one.

Its a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 12.2.

I use to listen to music at moderate volumes. No window shattering intended.

I still have my Pro-Ject Phono Box E that was connected to the Sony table.

 

[JohnnyAudio]

Try this...

TDA7293 lm4780 sk3875 pure manual scaffolding power amplifier with double VU meter head​

From BRZHiFi

 

[VMAT4]

Link, please?

 

[Joe Smith]

In the other “just an amp” minimalist choices, also worth considering: Fosi V3 stereo, Aiyima A07Pro with a 36v/5a power brick. The Aiyima is the latest version of their original A07 that kinda started this current wave of amps. The ones from 3e are also good but I don’t own those. You can read Amir’s reviews.

 

[respice finem]

Hi everybody!

I’m about to replace my discharged Sony PS-X60 turntable with a new model. It will probably be a Technics SL-1500C.

Besides I’m wondering if I could pair that new table with one of those new hot compact Class-D integrated amps popping up one after the other every month as it seems. Just to check out that new sort of gear as it would be something totally new for me.

Possible brands of choice seem to be Topping, Ampapa, Aiyima?

Idea is that the only source that little Class-D integrated amp should handle is the new table. So no DAC, WiFi etc would be necessary.

Would love to see your recommendations!

Thanks!

Recently tested and IMHO nice:

Ampapa D1 Stereo Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Ampapa/Douk Audio D1 stereo class D amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $199.99. The D1 implements one of the best graphic emulation of VU meters I have seen! The OLED display looks nicer in person than the above picture...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[gwing]

Try this...

TDA7293 lm4780 sk3875 pure manual scaffolding power amplifier with double VU meter head​

From BRZHiFi
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That looks interesting but perhaps a completely different thing to what the OP required.

Do you have any technical details or test results for the amp that might encourage interest in it?

 

[Joe Smith]

If you want to be able to play at higher volumes occasionally, getting a 48v/5a GaN power brick probably worth doing.

 

[VMAT4]

The TDA 7293 chip appears to be a class AB chip.
Nothing wrong with that, btw.

 

[Pauli]

Is there any need to check all the recommendations mentioned for (active) fans? As I definitely don’t want any.

 

[staticV3]

Is there any need to check all the recommendations mentioned for (active) fans? As I definitely don’t want any.

Not sure I understand the question.

Amps that are built without a fan inside, generally don't need one, as long as they're placed sensibly.

 

[respice finem]

Is there any need to check all the recommendations mentioned for (active) fans? As I definitely don’t want any.

These efficient chip amps don't need any fans. The only real downside you may encounter (like with the Ampapa I recommended) is the absence of a headphone socket.

 

[Joe Smith]

The new FosiBT20a max amp has an active fan, but these others don’t.

 

[Pauli]

I won’t like an internal ADC -> DAC flow, for my analog turntable signal stream. How can I verify this, with a given Class-D amp?

 

[Joe Smith]

I won’t like an internal ADC -> DAC flow, for my analog turntable signal stream. How can I verify this, with a given Class-D amp?

Huh? All of the amps mentioned are rca in or balanced in, have no dac…they would be using an analog signal out of your phono box.

 

[staticV3]

I won’t like an internal ADC -> DAC flow, for my analog turntable signal stream. How can I verify this, with a given Class-D amp?

If the Amp has no digital features like EQ presets, SPDIF/Bluetooth input etc, then there is no ADC or DAC inside.