Hi everyone,
After lurking around for years I decided to join the forums. I have been into headphones for years and have a collections of several headphones and headamps. However, because of the constant peskiness of the wife (who doesn't like leaving me alone and isolated with my headphones on), I have to purchase a cheap pair of speakers and amp.
I am currently eyeing CA SX-50 with a cheap amp. Having seen several budget Indian amps (haven't auditioned one), I was wondering if I should go for something like a norge 2030, or buy a gainclone amp(like TDA7492/TPA3116/LM3886), or build one myself.
I just wanted some input as to where these class D chipamps stand with respect to locally sourced amps. I don't think there a point in wasting time if there are already good enough amps available for cheap. Any input on alternative speakers will be much appreciated as well.
Regards,
Manu Vajpai
PS: Input will from Xonar Essance STX lineout or FIIO X1 lineout.
After lurking around for years I decided to join the forums. I have been into headphones for years and have a collections of several headphones and headamps. However, because of the constant peskiness of the wife (who doesn't like leaving me alone and isolated with my headphones on), I have to purchase a cheap pair of speakers and amp.
I am currently eyeing CA SX-50 with a cheap amp. Having seen several budget Indian amps (haven't auditioned one), I was wondering if I should go for something like a norge 2030, or buy a gainclone amp(like TDA7492/TPA3116/LM3886), or build one myself.
I just wanted some input as to where these class D chipamps stand with respect to locally sourced amps. I don't think there a point in wasting time if there are already good enough amps available for cheap. Any input on alternative speakers will be much appreciated as well.
Regards,
Manu Vajpai
PS: Input will from Xonar Essance STX lineout or FIIO X1 lineout.