Please recommend an amplifier for Revel Concerta2 M16

[adrhc]

Hi, I have the setup below but I miss the amplifier (and maybe a DAC before it?) so please recommend one.

It's paramount that I connect the computer through S/PDIF or USB (aka, digital only).
I could use HDMI eARC if the solution provides one but it's only nice to have, not mandatory.
Very nice to have: able to set an HPF on speakers.
I don't want to pay for additional software, e.g. music provider integration (I can solve it myself), but if it's impossible to avoid, it is not a deal-breaker.
Ideally, I would pay only for what I specified above instead of additional features (e.g. Bluetooth connection, WIFI connection, AirPlay or similar - my computer provides all these).

 

[staticV3]

A WiiM Amp/Amp Pro/Ultra will give you full subwoofer integration features and room correction capability, but also has streaming features that you don't need.

miniDSP 2x4 HD paired with an external Amp would be another option.

I'd probably do Computer->HDMI->TV->HDMI ARC->WiiM Amp Pro->Revel and Sub.

You can listen to music without turning the TV on, by streaming directly to the WiiM, or if that doesn't work with your Linux computer, by connecting it to the WiiM via SPDIF.

The WiiM will automatically switch between SPDIF/HDMI/Bluetooth/Streaming input.

 

[Matt_Holland]

I use a Wiim Amp with Revel M16. From then view of features and ease of use it’s an absolute winner. I’m sure I could get a bit more performance from the Revels, but for my current needs it a great combination. I’d go for the Wiim Amp Pro now.

 

[Roland68]

Hi, I have the setup below but I miss the amplifier (and maybe a DAC before it?) so please recommend one.

It's paramount that I connect the computer through S/PDIF or USB (aka, digital only).
I could use HDMI eARC if the solution provides one but it's only nice to have, not mandatory.
Very nice to have: able to set an HPF on speakers.
I don't want to pay for additional software, e.g. music provider integration (I can solve it myself), but if it's impossible to avoid, it is not a deal-breaker.
Ideally, I would pay only for what I specified above instead of additional features (e.g. Bluetooth connection, WIFI connection, AirPlay or similar - my computer provides all these).

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Sabaj A30a, no DAC required, USB and digital inputs as well as an analog input, definitely enough power.
I can highly recommend this amplifier, even over much more expensive amplifiers.

 

[Pauper]

I use Cambridge Audio cxa 61. It’s the only amp that I’ve used with the M16 so can’t tell you how it compares to using other amps .