Home General Asylum

General audio topics that don't fit into specific categories.

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] Thread: [ Display  All  Email ] [ General Asylum ]
[ Alert Moderator ]

RE: Help with amp choice for a beginner HiFi system

I would suggest a different approach.

Aiyima has received quite good reviews for the two units pictured in the video. In fact, I have the preamp/DAC and like it. These two units would give you a fairly good amp, preamp, and DAC capable of handling analog, optical, RCA, USB, and Bluetooth sources, leaving you with extra budget for really good speakers. In fact, the amp and preamp are designed to fit together (see video). This is not "high end" like Wadia, but good speakers would make this a nice system for a "beginner' (and I suspect you know more than many beginners). The remote control feature is nice (something some audiophiles don't necessarily value, but some do, and I'm one of them). This gear is new, so you won't have to worry necessarily about the condition of used equipment. If/when you're ready to upgrade, you can do so with either unit or both, and you won't have invested a great deal of money. In the meantime, you'll have units that will serve with speakers of moderate sensitivity.

In my opinion (and your own judgment may prove different), these pieces provide a level of performance that was once the province of very expensive gear. (See also: https://archimago.blogspot.com/2023/08/review-measurements-aiyima-a08-pro-ti.html )


Something to consider. Whatever you decide to do, enjoy!




This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
  Parts Connexion  

Follow Ups Full Thread
Follow Ups
FAQ

Post a Message!

 Forgot Password?
Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
  Remember my Moniker & Password  (What's this?)    Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:
Message:   (Posts are subject to Content Rules)
Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:  Automagically notify you when someone responds.

[ Top Top of Page ] [ Contact Us ] [ Support/Wish List ] [ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
[ General ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Vinyl ] [ Digital ] [ Hi-Rez ] [ Video Asylum ] [ Cables ] [ Tweaks/DIY ] [ Music ] [ Films ]