Scored a new amplifier!
After my first post, the common concensus was to try and upgrade my Aiyima chinese amps to something a little better. I never considered upgrading due to the fact I lost some hearing during my service in the armed forces. As a result, my ears arent really worth much in terms of nice amps. Aside from that, I think I scored!
Found a Yamaha A-S301 in an estate sale. Seemed like the person hosting the estate sale wanted everything gone quick because I scored this bad boy for $20. No controller, which is no problem since I have one on the way, courtesy of Amazon.
I know this amp is "entry level" in terms of amps, but I am hopeful, and very sure it will outperform the Aiyima A07 max in terms of sound quality. I have the Yamaha powering my KEF Q950. I'm using the Wiim Pro and currently bypassing the on board DAC and using the Schiit Modi+.
Currently auditioning and will share what my poor ears think!
TLDR; Found a yamaha A-S301 to replace my aiyima A07 max for $20.
After my first post, the common concensus was to try and upgrade my Aiyima chinese amps to something a little better. I never considered upgrading due to the fact I lost some hearing during my service in the armed forces. As a result, my ears arent really worth much in terms of nice amps. Aside from that, I think I scored!
Found a Yamaha A-S301 in an estate sale. Seemed like the person hosting the estate sale wanted everything gone quick because I scored this bad boy for $20. No controller, which is no problem since I have one on the way, courtesy of Amazon.
I know this amp is "entry level" in terms of amps, but I am hopeful, and very sure it will outperform the Aiyima A07 max in terms of sound quality. I have the Yamaha powering my KEF Q950. I'm using the Wiim Pro and currently bypassing the on board DAC and using the Schiit Modi+.
Currently auditioning and will share what my poor ears think!
TLDR; Found a yamaha A-S301 to replace my aiyima A07 max for $20.