I love options, but I definitely want control of those options. So yes, I whole heartedly agree. A nice power Amp version... Kept simple.
But let's say 1 unit, vented well... 2, A3001's with op-amp sockets- A good PSU, no volume control, no bluetooth or DAC. *Shrug
TLDR -
I run in my chain that Drok in a custom vented
enclosure powering the amps via custom canare/oyaide cables to both Aiyima amps. Next version of my power will have a DC to DC isolated buck module to power the DAC. All three components from one power supply.
From the laptop to the Dock, I have Schiit Hel2E DAC - 3.5mm Canare male to male - A07 with SparkosLabs discrete Op-Amps - Canare coax - to A3001.
Using DIY Canare 4S11's to LS50 Meta's and a simple Mediabridge coax to my humble SVS SB-1000 pro. (Noted DAC issues necessitates the USB dock)
I was thinking about DAC to A07 as a pre - out to two A3001's when you two mentioned a power amp version of the A07 - But I'm forgetting about the subwoofer bit... So I guess that's a wash.
This is sort of off topic though. But not if we're thinking of what A07 could be.
So while I blathered on a bit... My point is... Yeah, totally a nice single power Amp version... Anywhere from $139 to $169. Maybe that's high... But when you consider the cost of my tiny rig is about $650+/- without the cables and dock...
-Yeah, a company with buying power could make what I'm currently running as amplification for much, much less.
Vented though! Heh.