Amplifier recommendations

[linupingu]

Hi everyone,

I’m new to this journey and recently picked up a pair of ELAC Debut 3 DB53 for my small living room (about 8 × 10 ft).

I’m now looking for an amplifier and am debating between an all-in-one option like the Yamaha R-N600A with built-in streaming, or a more traditional integrated amp such as the Denon PMA-600NE paired with a separate streamer. In my market (Canada), the Yamaha is currently on sale for around $600, while I’ve found an open-box Denon for about $300.

I’d really appreciate any input or alternative amp/streamer pairings you’d recommend for a first setup. Thanks in advance!

 

[abacus]

You need to go to a dealer and try some out, as not all amplifiers work well with all speakers, so buying blind is a recipe for disaster. (Remember, everybody's ears and preference's are different, so what sounds great to one person, can sound poor to another)

Bill

 

[nopiano]

The Denon at 300 Canadian dollars sounds like a bargain to me. I understand Bill’s point but you really can’t go wrong there, if you have the space for it. Bluetooth built in and a phono stage if you play LPs.

Bluesound make streamers with amplifiers, but no idea what you local prices might be. I think of them as Canadian, but everything is international today!

If you want tiny and all in one, the Wiim Amp Pro or Ultra is worth a look.