alpha2112448
Novice Member
Hi guys. Would appreciate some help picking a stereo amp for a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 230s that I just picked up. Budget is around £200.
I will be using an external DAC. I already have the ifi Zen DAC which I'm happy with and the source will either be music streamed from my server to a Raspberry Pi or my iPhone, both connected to the DAC via USB. Therefore I don't needs all the bells and whistles some of the amps out there are offering. I need no digital inputs or DAC.
I'm eyeing up the Yamaha A-S201 since it offers 100 W per channel at 8 ohms and I'm assuming since I do not need a DAC or other features I should, in theory, be getting more 'amp' for my money by opting for an amp without these. I can get one second-hand for about £120. The only problem I'm having is I can't find much information or reviews on the A-S201. Doesn't seem like a popular choice.
Is there anyone out there with this amp that can comment? Alternatively is there another amp I should consider? I've seen the A-S501 recommended a few times. There is also the compact Yamaha A-670 for £199 at Peter Tyson. But I have no experience with large speakers and no idea what kind of power I need.
I will be using an external DAC. I already have the ifi Zen DAC which I'm happy with and the source will either be music streamed from my server to a Raspberry Pi or my iPhone, both connected to the DAC via USB. Therefore I don't needs all the bells and whistles some of the amps out there are offering. I need no digital inputs or DAC.
I'm eyeing up the Yamaha A-S201 since it offers 100 W per channel at 8 ohms and I'm assuming since I do not need a DAC or other features I should, in theory, be getting more 'amp' for my money by opting for an amp without these. I can get one second-hand for about £120. The only problem I'm having is I can't find much information or reviews on the A-S201. Doesn't seem like a popular choice.
Is there anyone out there with this amp that can comment? Alternatively is there another amp I should consider? I've seen the A-S501 recommended a few times. There is also the compact Yamaha A-670 for £199 at Peter Tyson. But I have no experience with large speakers and no idea what kind of power I need.