lex365
Standard Member
Music lover and lifelong hifi enthusiast requires a new amplifier.
My current system from source to speakers: MacBook Pro/Audirvana+ and Tidal. Chord Mojo DAC with Audioquest Jitterbug. SMSL SA-50 class D amplifier. Q Acoustics 3050i speakers. QED interconnects and speaker cables.
I have very recently gone from a desktop set up to a large room set up. My little SMSL amp (please don't laugh) has served its purpose on my desk for the past 2 years. All things considered it sounds great, minus an audible hiss at around 12 inches from my speakers. Plenty of power and I only require the one analogue input so literally everything it does I need. However clearly a weak link so would really appreciate some advice on a suitable upgrade (is it even possible to downgrade?!)
I recently demoed a Cambridge Audio CXA60 and was very impressed. It sounded great with almost no audible hiss at any distance, however I only have the one set of analogue inputs. I don't need a DAC, multiple inputs, phone stage, remote or tonal/balance controls. £600 is a lot to pay for a lot of stuff I will never use. I just need an amplifier, new or old, that will do the Mojo's output justice.
Can anyone offer any useful advice and/or recommend some older amps I can pick up on eBay that will give me a nice upgrade on the little SMSL without breaking the bank? Thank you!
Lex
My current system from source to speakers: MacBook Pro/Audirvana+ and Tidal. Chord Mojo DAC with Audioquest Jitterbug. SMSL SA-50 class D amplifier. Q Acoustics 3050i speakers. QED interconnects and speaker cables.
I have very recently gone from a desktop set up to a large room set up. My little SMSL amp (please don't laugh) has served its purpose on my desk for the past 2 years. All things considered it sounds great, minus an audible hiss at around 12 inches from my speakers. Plenty of power and I only require the one analogue input so literally everything it does I need. However clearly a weak link so would really appreciate some advice on a suitable upgrade (is it even possible to downgrade?!)
I recently demoed a Cambridge Audio CXA60 and was very impressed. It sounded great with almost no audible hiss at any distance, however I only have the one set of analogue inputs. I don't need a DAC, multiple inputs, phone stage, remote or tonal/balance controls. £600 is a lot to pay for a lot of stuff I will never use. I just need an amplifier, new or old, that will do the Mojo's output justice.
Can anyone offer any useful advice and/or recommend some older amps I can pick up on eBay that will give me a nice upgrade on the little SMSL without breaking the bank? Thank you!
Lex