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looking for a receiver/integrated amp class ab atleast 100 wpc loaded with akm dac and usb port that support direct streaming through smartphone.
Thanks.
 
Welcome to the forum. Glad you found us.

What is your budget ? Does the amp have to be class ab and does the dac have to use an AKM converter ?
 
Can we move this thread to the humor section?
 
Class ab and a akm dac is all you need.
Measured transparency and adequate power is all you need, regardless of DAC or amplifier class. You can achieve all of that and keep the vast majority of your budget for other things. I use an RME ADI-2 DAC and a NAD C298. You could replicate that easily under the low end of your budget (about $2500 total), with far more power than you have specified, plus the dynamic loudness, EQ, and other features of the RME.



Just meeting your basic requirements (other than class AB, which doesn't matter) I think the Wiim would do it for less than $400 (assuming your 100WPC is at 4 ohms)

 
Measured transparency and adequate power is all you need, regardless of DAC or amplifier class. You can achieve all of that and keep the vast majority of your budget for other things. I use an RME ADI-2 DAC and a NAD C298. You could replicate that easily under the low end of your budget (about $2500 total), with far more power than you have specified, plus the dynamic loudness, EQ, and other features of the RME.



Just meeting your basic requirements (other than class AB, which doesn't matter) I think the Wiim would do it for less than $400 (assuming your 100WPC is at 4 ohms)

100 wpc is for 8 ohms and you use separate dac with your NAD?
 
I understand the consensus knee jerk reaction from the faithful and I'm in that tent. However, if the OP is sincerely looking for those specific criteria, I think that we should answer them without trying to educate, elucidate or proselytize, unless he asks for such enlightenment? It doesn't sound like he is. I don't know which of the great measured dacs have the akm chip, so I'll leave it to my learned collegues to chime in. The Benchmark AHB2 fits the bill for A/B and power as well as having run through the AP gaunlet with flying colors. Amir's AHB2 Review
 
good luck with your mcintosh.
I have no idea what are you talking about.

And you know what, I don't even know which DAC chip is doing the conversion in my system since Neumann does not make this information public, and I'm happy with that. But good luck to you listening to imaginary differences in DACs that you make up in your mind.
 
if the OP is sincerely looking for those specific criteria, I think that we should answer them without trying to educate, elucidate or proselytize
We are not a retailer. It's a forum here. And this statement:

you will know when you hear one. I am telling from blind test. Class ab and a akm dac is all you need.
is bold enough that it asks for a certain reaction.
 
If someone suggests a couple of DACs that fit the bill, this thread can end quickly... rather than get ugly even quicker... :facepalm:
@Doodski was trying to help, asked for the motivation behind the AKM requirement (since, as we know, this is not an objectively critical requirement and should not make a significant difference, so we could offer the OP a satisfying solution with a different DAC chip), but the OP responded rudely and arrogantly, as if they possess some kind of a secret knowledge that is not available to us, mere mortals. Hence the argumentative responses.
 
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If someone suggests a couple of DACs that fit the bill, this thread can end quickly... rather than get ugly even quicker... :facepalm:
That's why I mentioned the Anthem STR integrated, it's AB amp and uses AKM dac chip, add $100 Wiim for streaming, it's within the mentioned budget so meets the requirements. Plus has ARC DSP.
 
@Doodski was trying to help, asked for the motivation behind the AKM requirement (since, as we know, this is not an objectively critical requirement and should not make a significant difference, so we could offer the OP could a satisfying solution with a different DAC chip), but the OP responded rudely and arrogantly, as if they possess some kind of a secret knowledge that is not available to us, mere mortals. Hence the argumentative responses.
Doodski's attempt to educate is what we do, I'd like to think. But once the nonsense comes out... the choice to engage or dispatch arises. I'm attempting the latter and fighting my instinct for the former... lol. Has the Rubicon yet been crossed? :cool: (I'm uncomfortable being in the role of peacemaker. I'm a natural born smart ass that has been known to cast rebuke freely... lol)
 
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Has the Rubicon yet been crossed?
Toes are on the bank…:oops: Sometimes you get back what you give. Not you. You are trying to deescalate and that is admired. Folks with aggressive attitudes don’t understand why no one engages and offers help. Never ceases to amaze…
 
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