Please help me choose an amp.

[KzCollector]

Hey everyone, first post here, but i am absolutely stuck.

Current setup:

1. Speakers: Wharfedale Evo 4.4
2. Amp: Yamaha AS-501 (needs upgrade)
3. Sub: KEF Kube 12b (i know it's an overkill)
4. Phono: Pro-ject Tube Box DS2
5. Record Player: Pro-ject X2 2M Silver

What i usually listen to:

1. Vinyl (hip-hop mostly)
2. Movies (using optical input)
3. Streaming (Tidal/Spotify)

What i am looking at:

1. Roksan Atessa
2. Roksan K3
3. Cambridge Audio EVO 150
4. Cambridge Audio EVO 75
5. Cambridge Audio CXA81

The last one is twice cheaper than most, but i an still considering it.

 

[Al ears]

Hey everyone, first post here, but i am absolutely stuck.

Current setup:

1. Speakers: Wharfedale Evo 4.4
2. Amp: Yamaha AS-501 (needs upgrade)
3. Sub: KEF Kube 12b (i know it's an overkill)
4. Phono: Pro-ject Tube Box DS2
5. Record Player: Pro-ject X2 2M Silver

What i usually listen to:

1. Vinyl (hip-hop mostly)
2. Movies (using optical input)
3. Streaming (Tidal/Spotify)

What i am looking at:

1. Roksan Atessa
2. Roksan K3
3. Cambridge Audio EVO 150
4. Cambridge Audio EVO 75
5. Cambridge Audio CXA81

The last one is twice cheaper than most, but i an still considering it.

Without looking into details, do any of these have a sub out facility?
How do you currently connect your sub?
They should all have ample power to drive your main speakers.
Out of your list my money would be on the Roksan Atessa because of its streaming capabilities

 

[SteveR750]

The roksan attessa is definitely not better than the Yamaha. Keep it and buy a Wiim pro plus (which has a really well performing DAC compared to the Yamaha x01 amps and the Pro.
I use mine with some Elac DBR62 and it has no problems despite their impedance phase swing at around 100Hz.

 

[Jasonovich]

All of the above mentioned are excellent choices, I'm not sure which of the above works best with the Wharfedale Evo 4.4?
Today, I got myself Atoll IN100 second hand for £800 on eBay and that was a great deal and the usual caveats apply when buying second hand and don't do it if you're not comfortable with that but it's worth having a look as an alternative option to buying new?

 

[Al ears]

All of the above mentioned are excellent choices, I'm not sure which of the above works best with the Wharfedale Evo 4.4?
Today, I got myself Atoll IN100 second hand for £800 on eBay and that was a great deal and the usual caveats apply when buying second hand and don't do it if you're not comfortable with that but it's worth having a look as an alternative option to buying new?

Good suggestion but not if you're concerned about warranty etc.

 

[Jasonovich]

Good suggestion but not if you're concerned about warranty etc.

Yes true, if it is a private seller it's unlikely there's a warranty but there are dealerships like Peter Taylor who use the eBay portal, who are selling second hand, where the customer has part exchanged and these come with 3 month warranty.
Second hand isn't for every one but it is a fantastic opportunity to buy something, you can't normally afford brand new but it is a risk.
Also some of the products eBay has their personal guarantee in advent of the product being defective, it's worth checking if the product comes with the eBay special protection.

 

[daytona600]

Stereo Box DS3 & will match your TT + Phono stage

Stereo Box DS3 – Pro-Ject Audio Systems

The compact powerhouse The Stereo Box DS3 is our new reworked classical integrated stereo amplifier solution. It offers you one phono (MM & MC capable), thr

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[plastic penguin]

Really, there are no duffos in the OPs list, but it'll depend what future uses he has in mind. And which one grabs his attention with the Wharfedales.

 

[matthewpianist]

Can you describe the improvements in sound you are seeking?