Speaker amp with balanced input?

[Chet_Jettison]

I’m thinking of replacing my active studio monitors with the famous Ls3/5a, which are passive. I currently use a SMSL SU-9 DAC, with balanced XLR to my monitors. I’d like to retain the balanced connection for the Ls3/5a, but I’m not aware of any speaker amplifiers that have balanced XLR inputs. Can anyone recommend one? DIY or kit options acceptable. Monoblocks acceptable. Ideal budget $500 or less.
thanks everyone.

 

[HiFidFan]

@Buckeye Amps NC252MP $499

Edit; Their new Ghent case options are even less, starting at $325

Buckeye Amps

 

[boXem]

 

[levimax]

A good DIY option .....all the Neurochrome amps have balanced input capability https://neurochrome.com/collections/power-amplifiers

 

[Chet_Jettison]

A good DIY option .....all the Neurochrome amps have balanced input capability https://neurochrome.com/collections/power-amplifiers

These look interesting, and the price isn't bad. I don't see anything on the site about balanced inputs though. Am I missing it?

 

[Chet_Jettison]

Gorgeous amps! Rather over my max budget of $500 though.

 

[Chet_Jettison]

@Buckeye Amps NC252MP $499

Edit; Their new Ghent case options are even less, starting at $325

Buckeye Amps

These look cool, and the price is right. I'll have to look more closely at that Ghent option. Do I send them the case?

 

[levimax]

These look interesting, and the price isn't bad. I don't see anything on the site about balanced inputs though. Am I missing it?

Look under the "features tab". I built the Mod 86 amp and the Neurochrome amps all have a dedicated "THAT" balanced input IC which is the best balanced receiver you can get (much better than most commercial products)

 

[HiFidFan]

These look cool, and the price is right. I'll have to look more closely at that Ghent option. Do I send them the case?

Reach out to Buckeye, all your questions will be answered. Honestly, for the price of the Buckeye, I wouldn't even consider DIY. Unless I just wanted a project.

 

[Chet_Jettison]

Look under the "features tab". I built the Mod 86 amp and the Neurochrome amps all have a dedicated "THAT" balanced input IC which is the best balanced receiver you can get (much better than most commercial products)

Ah, I see it there! So, are these just the PCBs? Do they come with components, or do I have to source my own components?

 

[levimax]

Ah, I see it there! So, are these just the PCBs? Do they come with components, or do I have to source my own components?

Two of them are PCB only and 3 are "completed modules"