This is not for primary system use, but rather for a secondary application. Decent musical performance is required, but not expecting premium performance. Cost is an issue, narrowing all or most choices to Class D.
Amp must drive only one speaker load as described below. If the amp reasonably drives other speakers, that's OK but not required. Amp has only one input for the specific application. Module installs in small panel mount chassis with only a stereo volume pot and a couple of switching functions.
Power: at least 100W into described load below, 200W is better. Balanced inputs are a big plus but not mandatory (not used for balanced source but rather for unbalanced source > signal inversion for a particular feature).
Speaker load: Flat 8 Ohm above the bass range, 6 Ohm minimum, likely low phase angle but worst case no more than moderate, low-90 dB range sensitivity, estimate 400Wrms power handling, bass cutoff low-mid 30 Hz (a large panel of the speaker drives a large boundary of the room). IOW, speaker load is moderately easy to drive, easier to drive than the average audiophile speaker.
Hypex UcD700 makes about 230W, estimate $450 for two mono modules + SMPS400.
What does B&O/ICE offer? Source for ICE modules? Other suggestions?
