Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?

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artur9

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Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« on: 3 Apr 2018, 03:30 pm »
Anyone know of some small class A/B or G but not D power amplifiers? Ideal size is W: 9" (230mm) H: 2 1/4" (65mm) D: 6" (160mm)

I need one for my desktop but don't need DAC or volume control or anything.  Don't really need more than about 25W but more might be better.

I know about Parasound Zamp but I am hoping to find something different, hopefully better, slightly smaller.  The Dayens Ampino looks good, too.

1U rack size is way too big, like double the size I'm looking for.  1/2 rack or 1/4 rack is about right if the depth isn't too extreme.  Again, ideal size is W: 9" (230mm) H: 2 1/4" (65mm) D: 6" (160mm)

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #1 on: 3 Apr 2018, 03:31 pm »
I would look the Ampino.
https://www.dayens.rs/eng_amplifiers.html
The dealer is our member:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=203.0
Looks the version you need is the power Stereo:
https://www.dayens.rs/eng_ampino_amp.html

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #2 on: 3 Apr 2018, 09:37 pm »
Vista Audio Spark $349 ~ 20 watts ~ class AB
http://www.vertyaudio.com/index.html

bummrush

Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #3 on: 3 Apr 2018, 09:43 pm »
I wouldn't dismiss the Parasound. Not for a second.

artur9

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #4 on: 3 Apr 2018, 09:46 pm »
I have a Zamp.  It's ok.  I like the connector layout on the Spark better.

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #5 on: 3 Apr 2018, 09:51 pm »
Dayton APA150 is very good. Don't let the low price fool you.

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #6 on: 3 Apr 2018, 10:07 pm »
This video show the Ampino with the great FR Visaton B200 in a unsuited small box.

bummrush

Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #7 on: 3 Apr 2018, 10:09 pm »
I too have a little tripathi. Pretty dang good.

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #8 on: 4 Apr 2018, 01:04 am »
I wouldn't dismiss the Parasound. Not for a second.
For real.  I frequently demonstrated one in my system in place of my "good" amp.  It's impressive if you don't need more power.

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« Reply #11 on: 4 Apr 2018, 02:55 am »
I had an Ampino with the better caps but sold it after I tried the TBI Millenia MG3 Class BD Integrated Audio Amplifier. This amp had better detail and more transparency. Not a pure D, but a BD amp. You can get this for $500, and sounds great even on Quads. Very small!

You can also run it on battery if you prefer. I never tried the headphone section, but it also has that option. You can run it on the side. I used it that way also.

http://tbisound.com/dsp_products_millenia.asp




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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #12 on: 7 Apr 2018, 04:55 pm »
I had an Ampino with the better caps but sold it after I tried the TBI Millenia MG3 Class BD Integrated Audio Amplifier.

I own some TBI products.  Nice outfit but I don't see any physical measurements posted for that.  Can you measure it, please? 

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #13 on: 7 Apr 2018, 04:59 pm »
Dayton APA150 is very good. Don't let the low price fool you.

I was reading that the APA150 was originally some Emotiva, which speaks well for it.  But @12" deep I'd like smaller.

I tried a Chinese amp with those dimensions and the depth really didn't work.  The amp itself also didn't work at all after a few weeks  :cry:

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #14 on: 7 Apr 2018, 08:53 pm »
This video show the Ampino with the great FR Visaton B200 in a unsuited small box.

Video?

OzarkTom

Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #15 on: 7 Apr 2018, 09:02 pm »
I own some TBI products.  Nice outfit but I don't see any physical measurements posted for that.  Can you measure it, please?

d-5.3 x w-2.8 x h-5.9 inches

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #17 on: 8 Apr 2018, 12:18 pm »
I've had the Jolida 301 for some time and really enjoy it. It uses a pair of 12AX7s as the input gain stage.

http://www.jolida.com/product/jd-301brc

Dimensions: 7 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 4 inches high   



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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #18 on: 9 Apr 2018, 01:29 am »
I'm not interested in tubes.  Seems like a very slippery slope ;-)

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Re: Smallest not class D stereo power amplifier?
« Reply #19 on: 9 Apr 2018, 01:53 am »
+1 on the Ampino. I had one a while back. It fits your size requirements and sounds mighty fine.

Regards,  -dGB