Cheap, ok-sounding class d amp

HiFi
1

I’d like to buy a cheapish, cool (for the summer) half decent amp to drive Triangle Volante floorstanding speakers. I’ve got a Viva Solista integrated but I don’t listen to music as much as I used to & if I can live with something smaller/less faffy/less furnace-like then I’ll sell it.

The amp can be integrated or just power - I’ve got an old Yamaha preamp in the cellar.

Could I ask for your experience/suggestions? Anyone got anything they’d like to sell? I’ll be in the UK next week (Bedford).

Thanks :+1:

2

I’ve an Audiophonics NCore NC122 going spare if of interest?

2 Likes
3

I’ve got a mint Marantz PM4 that I could be persuaded to part with.

1 Like
4
1 Like
5

Dunno how cheap you mean

I had a Peachtree nova and I hugely enjoyed it in a system with some vintage monitor audio speakers.

The USB DAC was also pretty bloody good

1 Like
6

Thanks Chris - that’s the sort of thing. I’ll look into it.

7

I have a nobsound A5 - it has a volumed sub out a plus high pass filter included

Similar sq to the fosi - with extras if you use a sub

Douk A5 Stereo Amplifier with TPA3255 Chips, Class D Amp High-Pass-Filter, 300W Mini Power Amplifier for Desktop Bookshelf Speakers: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

1 Like
8

I’ve got the ZA3 and the V3 monos but IMHO the monos aren’t very good.

The Fosi stuff is massively overhyped on pfm and the Mav but for just over £100 it’s good value.

If you’re going to Jim’s you’re welcome to borrow the ZA3 to see what you think of it and then just post it back to me?

1 Like
9

Thanks very much Chris - I can’t get to the bake-off I’m afraid but as you say, for £100 it’s worth a shot.

10

300w x2 :rofl:

It’s like car stereos from the 90’s

1 Like