I'm considering some integrated amplifiers (NAD 316bee v2, Emotiva TA-100, Cambridge Audio AXA 35) as part of a new system. The only source I will likely ever use is a DAC. I would listen through speakers or possibly through headphones. So, while tone controls are nice and a headphone jack is important, there are other features in these amps I would never take advantage of (e.g., phone input).
Should my use case here should affect my choice of amplifier? In other words, for the $350-$450 I'd be spending, are there amps out there that make tradeoffs more favorable to my situation (i.e., noticeably better sound quality in exchange for not supporting multiple input sources)?
Should my use case here should affect my choice of amplifier? In other words, for the $350-$450 I'd be spending, are there amps out there that make tradeoffs more favorable to my situation (i.e., noticeably better sound quality in exchange for not supporting multiple input sources)?