I use Amazon Music for source looking for a good Stereo Amplifier with Wi Fi and Bluetooth here are some i have been looking at.
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MARANTZ PM7000N great but 895 pounds
Denon PMA-600NE uses is it any good i think its 4.2 version
Im an Old Codger what ever happened to Bass and Treble controls, my last Turntable was a Garrad 401, been away from Hi Fi for a while.
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To the best of my knowledge, only the Marantz and the Denon have Network Streaming.
Can you give us a working budget?
The
Yamaha RN803 Network Receiver (£590) is probably best value, though I don't know if it support Amazon Music Streaming -
The technology of RN803D comes directly from Yamaha’s legendary Hi-Fi design concept ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology), which faithfully maintains the integrity of the audio by combining a meticulously symmetrical circuit layout and signal directness (straightest, shortest...
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As to Amps with Tone Controls, consider Yamaha Amps -
Yamaha A-S501 Amp with 85w/ch and DAC - £350 -
Yamaha A-S501 offers impressively high sound quality with a wide range of features and an elegant appearance. An integrated amplifier with the advantage of digital input.
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Impressively high sound quality with a wide range of features and an elegant appearance. An integrated amplifier with the advantage of digital input.
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Also the
Yamaha A-S701 with 100w/ch and a 24b/192k DAC or the
Yamaha A-S801 with 100w/ch and a 32b/384k DAC. The
A-S801 also have USB-PC for a direct connect to a computer. Though if you don't need that, the
Yamaha A-S701 is more than enough for most.
Extremely pure sound quality and outstanding drive power.An integrated amplifier with the advantage of digital input.
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With high sound quality ToP-ART circuitry and high stability construction, this integrated amplifier delivers superior musicality and powerful sound. And by incorporating advances like a USB DAC function, it fully supports the latest high resolution sound formats.
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Unfortunately do to COVID, the
A-S701 and A-S801 are hard to come by right now, though you might be able to search them out somewhere.
Here is an example that will give you the general price, but being listed in no guarantee of availability.
Experience high-definition sound with the Yamaha A-S701 Integrated Amplifier that features a built-in DAC
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I suspect later in the year, availability is going to improve on the full Yamaha line.
As for the Network Streaming aspect, the
Yamaha WXC-50 Network Streamer/Pre-Amp (£270) is pretty good, though you would have to verify that it supports Amazon Music Streaming -
Yamaha WXC-50 MusicCast Stereo Streaming Processor at AV.com
www.audiovisualonline.co.uk
The WXC-50 is a new-concept audio component that goes beyond conventional audio thinking. It let you access a wide variety of audio content such as music from streaming services or stored on a smartphone, and enjoy high quality sound and style thanks to the ability to network with Yamaha’s...
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For more money, but definitely a good streamer, and according to info posted by others, it does support
Amazon Music Streaming -
Bluesound Node-2i Network Streamer - £499 -
The WXC-50 is a new-concept audio component that goes beyond conventional audio thinking. It let you access a wide variety of audio content such as music from streaming services or stored on a smartphone, and enjoy high quality sound and style thanks to the ability to network with Yamaha’s...
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From a link provided by another poster, the
Bluesound Node-2i does support
Amazon Music Streaming, but I would still verify that.
The
Yamaha RN803 Network Receiver does have a lot of extra feature, besides 100w/ch, it has DAB/DAB+ Radio, Room-EQ, and Full Bass Management, and of course, Wired and Wireless Network Streaming. But again, you need to verify that it supports Amazon Music Streaming.
So, your options are an Amp with Streaming built in, and there are 3 or 4 to choose from, or to get separate Amp and Streaming devices.
How married are you to
Amazon Music Streaming, because most device certainly support Spotify and a few others.
From Yamaha -
The R-N803D is compatible with a large variety of popular streaming services, including the widespread Spotify, the up-and-coming Tidal and Deezer services, as well as Napster®, Qobuz, Juke and others — letting you enjoy all your favourite artists, discover new ones, and get music content from all over the world.
* Music service availability varies by region and may change or be discontinued without notice.
It seems the surest choice is the Bluesound Node-2i, which is highly regarded, with the amp of your choice. If
Tone Controls is a deal breaker, that is, you definitely want them, then that narrows down the field of available amps.
With Tone Controls, I would say -
Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Rotel, and perhaps a few others that escape me at the moment. Of those, I consider Yamaha Best Value.
At a higher price point than the Yamaha, the Rotel are worthy considerations -
Rotel A12, 60w/ch, DAC, Tone, Phono, etc... - £699 -
With Bluetooth aptX streaming capabilities, the Rotel A12 Amplifier will open up your entire music library in stunning high quality.
www.hifix.co.uk
Rotel A14, 80w/ch, DAC, Tone, Phono, etc... - £899 -
With Bluetooth aptX streaming capabilities, the Rotel A14 Amplifier will open up your entire music library in stunning high definition.
www.hifix.co.uk
You haven't made your budget clear, so that would be helpful. But you have some sense of the possibilities now.
I would definitely consider the
Denon PMA-800NE (£450) over the 600. But even on the higher model, the power is only 50w/ch. That's still workable though.
Stereo Amplifiers | AV.com
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The
Marantz PM7000N is certainly a consideration (60w/ch, £895) -
Marantz PM7000N Streaming Amplifier, Silver at AV.com
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Assuming you can confirm that it supports A
mazon Music Streaming.
To maximize what you get for your money, and assuming you can find the amp -
£440 = Yamaha A-S701, 100w/ch, DAC
£499 = Bluesound Node-2i Network Streamer
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£939 = Total
Just a few thoughts.
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