Hi!
I bought few months ago Amphion Helium 520 speakers: Amphion Helium 520
Specs:
Sensitivity: 90dB
Power recommendation: 10-150w (4Ohm)
I currently have my old Denon AVR-1611 integrated amp and now I want to get stereo amplifier for Amphions. I dont need 5.1 or 7.1 surround anymore.
Budget for this is about 300-400€ (about same in $). I also have HTPC, TV, BD-player and kids Wii connected to Denon.
Now Im wondering if I should get DAC with volume control + Power amp or just integrated stereo amp. If I go with separate DAC route, I need to connect HDMI devices to TV and sound goes via toslink to DAC and there to PowerAmp. HTPC will be connected to DAC via USB. This would mean that I need DAC with Toslink and USB (Topping E30 ? ).
For PowerAmp I have been thinking to buy ready made or I could DIY it if there is good instructions for it. I have some soldering/electrical experience and I built (soldered) Objective2 Amp + ODAC few years back. I already looked IcePower 125asx based DIY kits. Topping E30 costs here 130€ and IcePower DIY kit would be around 220-250€. So under 400€ together. Is there any downsides in this DAC+PowerAmp solution or should I go with Integrated Amp?
Any other power amp DIY recommendations that would suit for my needs?
Are there any integrated amps in this price range that would be suitable for Amphions and match in audio quality to Topping E30 + Ice Power. If there are any cheaper options, I would appreciate them too
Thanks!
I bought few months ago Amphion Helium 520 speakers: Amphion Helium 520
Specs:
Sensitivity: 90dB
Power recommendation: 10-150w (4Ohm)
I currently have my old Denon AVR-1611 integrated amp and now I want to get stereo amplifier for Amphions. I dont need 5.1 or 7.1 surround anymore.
Budget for this is about 300-400€ (about same in $). I also have HTPC, TV, BD-player and kids Wii connected to Denon.
Now Im wondering if I should get DAC with volume control + Power amp or just integrated stereo amp. If I go with separate DAC route, I need to connect HDMI devices to TV and sound goes via toslink to DAC and there to PowerAmp. HTPC will be connected to DAC via USB. This would mean that I need DAC with Toslink and USB (Topping E30 ? ).
For PowerAmp I have been thinking to buy ready made or I could DIY it if there is good instructions for it. I have some soldering/electrical experience and I built (soldered) Objective2 Amp + ODAC few years back. I already looked IcePower 125asx based DIY kits. Topping E30 costs here 130€ and IcePower DIY kit would be around 220-250€. So under 400€ together. Is there any downsides in this DAC+PowerAmp solution or should I go with Integrated Amp?
Any other power amp DIY recommendations that would suit for my needs?
Are there any integrated amps in this price range that would be suitable for Amphions and match in audio quality to Topping E30 + Ice Power. If there are any cheaper options, I would appreciate them too
Thanks!