Integrated amp for my B&W 607 S2

mitebbots · « **on:** 5 Aug 2023, 11:40 am »

budget up to about $400, used is okay.

moving from 5.1 system to 2.0 system in a new place that I will only live in for 2-3 months a year.

I listen to music more than TV/Movies.

just enjoy some classical, jazz, world, and occasional rock/pop

decent sized room, okay with limited bass, they actually do pretty well here.

I have a couple DACs and DAPs, I also have a Wiim Pro for Tidal.

specs say:
Sensitivity
84dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Recommended amplifier power
30W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme

Does something like Denon PMA-600NE make sense? does a budget class D Chinese amp sound as good now?

so many in this price range and would be impossible to really audition any with my speakers.

Thanks for ideas

jonbee · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Aug 2023, 06:45 pm »

Yamaha as-701 or 801. Amazingly good sounding, powerful amps. Will drive anything and not break a sweat. Superb reliability, as most good Yamahas. 801 has a better DAC for the USB input, otherwise the same as 701. No pre-out.
I replaced very good $4-5000 amps in both my systems with 801s, driving very good speakers (Avalon and Revel). Not quite as good sounding ( a bit less open and spacious), but clean and balanced. I hardly notice the difference except in direct A/B. Terrific with movies.
$899 list, available for close to your price used, or $599 refurbs. Buy one, and it might just take you off the amplifier merry go round for a long time.

mitebbots · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Aug 2023, 06:04 am »

I'll keep my eyes peeled for both of these used. was hoping a bit less, might be worth it long-term. thanks

opnly bafld · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Aug 2023, 12:54 pm »

The Denon or a Marantz should work well.
I had a PMA-1600NE and a PM8004(5?) really liked both of them.

Doublej · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Aug 2023, 02:04 pm »

Accessories4les has the Denon PMA-600NE for $350 at the moment.

If you want super compact and super inexpensive the RSL IA255.1 amplifier might be worth looking into.

https://rslspeakers.com/rogersound-labs-ia255-1-integrated-amplifier/

mitebbots · « **Reply #5 on:** 8 Aug 2023, 02:51 am »

the PMA-1600NE looks nice! all look like good options, I'll see what I can find. would also be interesting to hear that $100 RSL amp.

Emotiva had a couple inexpensive 2.0 amps also.