Stereo amp update - Network stereo amp wanted!

Liquid Tension · 7 Feb 2021 at 20:16

Hi guys,

I currently listen to TIDAL (I pay for the HiFi version) through the following:

- Denon RCD-M39DAB
- Wharfedale Diamond 220's
- Chromecast audio using digital out

I'm looking to upgrade to a more powerful amp with the ability to stream built in. I don't use any music files and stream everything - I also don't want to risk second hand. I'm looking at the following amps (currently leaning towards the Yamaha):

- Yamaha RN602 (but I wonder if there is any difference between getting this or the RN303D)
- Marantz NR1200
- Denon DRA800H

I'm not really looking to spend more than £500 but would consider saving more if the improvement warrants it. In the distant future I may be moving houses and will want to buy floorstanding speakers, so need the amp to have some umph! Any experience shares with these amps would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Liquid Tension · 8 Feb 2021 at 10:34

Thanks for the suggestion but as far as I can see, although the Arcam name carries pedigree, that particular amp is T Class and very low powered.

I'm not particularly up-to-date with HiFi gear though so I could be mistaken!

Liquid Tension · 11 Feb 2021 at 21:47

I'm potentially going to hold off for a few more months (and save a little more) as I'm now looking at:

- Yamaha R-N803D

or

- Marantz PM7000N

I only really want to buy once and want the amp to last through a few speaker upgrades

Liquid Tension · 11 Feb 2021 at 22:05

DiscoKandy said:
In a similar boat as you. Exclusively use tidal on an old Denon Micro but with an external Bluetooth receiver, looking to upgrade, but to another mini.

Arcam Solo Uno and NAD D3020 V2 are top of the list so far.

I'm surprised there aren't more amplifier/network streamers on the market.

Have you looked at the Yamaha WXA-50?