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REW
14-03-2023, 18:46
I bought this this remarkably compact and capable device new nearly 2 years ago and have used it in a second system. It is a combined amplifier (Texas Instruments chips) and DAC that accepts USB, analogue, digital (coax and optical) and Apt X Bluetooth inputs. It produces a claimed 80 watts at 4 ohms (no idea of the RMS values but it drives all my various large and small speakers to high volumes) and can feed a subwoofer and a pair of headphones. The remote is simple but effective and the power supply is chunky and, um, supplies power. All parts are clean and undamaged and I think, unmarked bar a few dusty finger prints. Packaging will be thorough and effective.

I have mainly used Bluetooth, analogue and optical inputs though never a USB feed - not something I "do". For more on the useability of this device I could refer you to a certain large South American "river" where far more user experience might be discussed than I can muster.

I have replaced it with a slightly different style of all in one but I will miss the sheer cheek of this thing which has also stepped in as a spare when my Naim stuff failed. Am I being disloyal? Ah well, yes, but I can't keep everything. I suggest £85 (negotiable) plus post depending where you live and how quick you want it. Pick up from Bishop Auckland in Co Durham also welcome if you are passing. PM any questions etc.

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REW
15-03-2023, 18:29
PM replied to...

REW
16-03-2023, 07:21
Now sold; thanks for the interest.