CageyH
Senior Member

I normally deliberately stay out of posting on these types of threads, as they never end well. I was surprised it stayed as civil as it did for so...

Civil discussion involving both religion and politics? :popcorn:

Have you tried the Chromecast with a linear PSU? If so, you might realise a good phono stage with a linear PSU is also acceptable.

I was thinking that with the pre-out, if there was someone local with a suitable power amp, it could used to demo the effect extra watts can give. It...

You also have a “pre out” on your amplifier, so you could add a power amp quite easily.

Well, if you are convinced, let your ears decide. Personally, I would be looking at an amplifier at, or above, the top end rating, but it is your...

25W to 50W? I thought you were looking for something of about 100W.

My speakers max (continuous) power handling is 120W. This is what the manufacturer has to say: My 220W power amp has never been turned up...

A bit more won’t hurt, if used sensibly.

That is part of the reason I built my Modulus 686. 220W. My speakers sound better with more watts.

Why stop at 100W with the replacement amplifier?

This looks interesting: https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/xtz-class-a100-d3-amplifier-black.298030/

As for the difference it will make, your Sugden is near the bottom of the power required to drive the speakers. A more powerful amp should “grip”...

Check to see if you have Denon codings on the Harmony.

250 wpc from the A5 into 8 ohms? That should be enough.

The requirement for a remote is going to limit your choice of ‘90s Jap integrated amps.

Another review - https://www.pursuitperfectsystem.com/wharfedale-linton-heritage-hifi-speakers-review/

Speakers are supposed to be a bit relaxed, so you need an amp with a bit of liveliness. So, solid state is certainly the way to go, and apparently...

Wasn’t aimed at you Martin. Our posts crossed. What HiFi suggest an Elex-R - https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/wharfedale-linton

Not being funny, but you could not have looked very well: https://totemacoustic.com/pdf/spec_sheets/legacy/Totem_SpecSheet_Sttaf.pdf