My initial reaction is mixed -
On the one hand - the plus side - modular, good range of options for digital sources, good range of components, apt-x on bt, in general should sound good given Chord's pedegree, matching expandable stand...
On the other hand - the minus side - very expensive, just the rack and add-on shelves cost good hifi money, styling is not that elegant or 'uniform' (the computer is kind of lumpy - too big for Chordette form factor, too 'cramped' for anything bigger), on the Scamp there is no remote volume control (is it at the back? - that is just gain adjust...) and source switch is on the back, the display on the control amp shows 5 basic characters only (while for it's size could show much more).
Hmmm... If I use Scamp with Squeezebox Touch... it may work quite well... What would be another option for compact amp - the new small Wadia (on the higher end). What alternatives are on the lower end to work with touch as a compact amp? ProJect? Any others?
http://www.box-designs.com/main.php?list=amplifier&cat=amplifier&lang=en
http://www.32ohmaudio.com/store/images/wadia_amp.jpg
Would Scamp take digital out from ipod via USB inut?
From Chord literature:
The Scamp is a 2 x 40w Stereo amplifier with built-in USB DAC, High Gain Analogue input and a rotary volume control on the rear.
The Chordette Scamp is a stereo amplifier with control for both digital and analogue inputs and has been designed as a small but extremely capable amplifier for your system. With it's own RCA phono inputs, USB input and Gain control, this little power house can be used as a stand alone integrated amplifier from a single source or a power amplifier when combined with the Chordette Prime.