Re:Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
by distances on Monday May 16, 2022 @07:40AM
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Commenting as I didn't know about this option for stereo amplification until a couple of years ago: I'm using Alientek D8, a "full digital" amplifier. It's great -- tiny, affordable, superb sound quality. Digital inputs are optical, coaxial, and USB (works as an external sound card).
To get more sources such as Chromecast, computer, and Blu-ray player I have a HDMI splitter (Portta HDMI Switch) that can extract audio from the HDMI signal before passing it forward to beamer/television.
I'm very happy with this setup.
Re:Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
by bambax on Monday May 16, 2022 @02:43AM
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I bought a Yamaha amp in 2000, still works perfectly.
If I needed a new one I think I would go the DIY route; there are many models for less than $50 that seem very appealing. You can make a case around them to fit whatever setup or shelf organization you have.
Re:Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
by girvo on Monday May 16, 2022 @08:55PM
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Man that's fascinating: I just found a digital amplifier board that does 50W-50W 2.0 channel output with coaxial digital input, perfect for what I'm after, for like $70 lol.
I wonder what it sounds like. I might buy one just to find out.
Re:Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
by saveferris on Monday May 16, 2022 @11:59AM
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Not 100% certain but seems you are looking for smaller a 2 channel amplifier. This one from Emotiva may be what you are looking for.
https://emotiva.com/collections/amps/products/basx-a2m-stere...
I've had their XPA amplifiers for years and they work great, good value for the performance on a lot of the Emotiva gear
But it’s also 6 years old, and was a cheap model. I’m still trying to find a decent amplifier for my home setup that’s not some 7.2 giant monstrosity but I’ve not had much luck.