Concept
I'll probably start of by saying I'm not a massive fan of Class D... However recent assembly of Class T shoe box amp have given me some food for thought. You may also remember I built a Linux based streamer not that long ago. So I started wondering about a more serious build for an all-in-one amp/streamer/dac. The only problem is I wouldn't know what it sounds like until it's made. I'm both demanding and know what sound I like. Here are some components I'm considering. But as a concept Roon endpoint all-in-one or alternatively Rune streamer would be what I'm after.
Power stage
Anaview AMS1000-2600. Likely would use two modules bridged. If only using one module specs are 2x170Wpc (into 8 Ohms), 2x300Wpc (into 4), 2x500Wpc (into 2). Fun begins when used briged 580Wpc (into 8 Ohms), 900Wpc (into 4). Modules without a case are around £350 delivered . Would need a case another £50.
Streamer stage
Considering a RasPi working as a Roon endpoint. Hardwired to LAN.That's about £50 wouldn't need a case as it would all go into one.
DAC stage
Pi Dac Pro from IQ Audio looks the part and has a balanced connection which I could go straight board to board. Not planning on a pre amp stage, DSP volume control only. That's sub £50. The thing is it's not async. So this would need to be looked at. Not sure what to do with it or in fact if it would have big impact.
Summary
Say this all works I could have an all-in-one for under £1,000 that would deliver fully balanced dual mono 580Wpc (into 8) and 900W (into 4), DAC and streamer included. That may be a risk worth taking. But not knowing what it would sound like and whether I'd like it is not ideal.
May I have some input from you guys, please. Anyone did anything simiar? Or could you share any experiences? Thanks
I'll probably start of by saying I'm not a massive fan of Class D... However recent assembly of Class T shoe box amp have given me some food for thought. You may also remember I built a Linux based streamer not that long ago. So I started wondering about a more serious build for an all-in-one amp/streamer/dac. The only problem is I wouldn't know what it sounds like until it's made. I'm both demanding and know what sound I like. Here are some components I'm considering. But as a concept Roon endpoint all-in-one or alternatively Rune streamer would be what I'm after.
Power stage
Anaview AMS1000-2600. Likely would use two modules bridged. If only using one module specs are 2x170Wpc (into 8 Ohms), 2x300Wpc (into 4), 2x500Wpc (into 2). Fun begins when used briged 580Wpc (into 8 Ohms), 900Wpc (into 4). Modules without a case are around £350 delivered . Would need a case another £50.
Streamer stage
Considering a RasPi working as a Roon endpoint. Hardwired to LAN.That's about £50 wouldn't need a case as it would all go into one.
DAC stage
Pi Dac Pro from IQ Audio looks the part and has a balanced connection which I could go straight board to board. Not planning on a pre amp stage, DSP volume control only. That's sub £50. The thing is it's not async. So this would need to be looked at. Not sure what to do with it or in fact if it would have big impact.
Summary
Say this all works I could have an all-in-one for under £1,000 that would deliver fully balanced dual mono 580Wpc (into 8) and 900W (into 4), DAC and streamer included. That may be a risk worth taking. But not knowing what it would sound like and whether I'd like it is not ideal.
May I have some input from you guys, please. Anyone did anything simiar? Or could you share any experiences? Thanks