Small bluetooth amp with remote?

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BigNige

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#237625 10-Jun-2018 15:55

I am looking for a small bluetooth enabled amp (50wx2 is fine) to power a couple of speakers (roof mounted) in a new build we have just completed. We have run the wires to a central point and want something small (aka - not normal sized AMP). Ok with just bluetooth and 1 other input for TV. Any suggestions? The rest of the house is connected via Elan system but didnt/could wire the new part as not enough zones left. Its for a large bedroom dont need huge power.

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#2033152 10-Jun-2018 17:09

What's your budget?

$400?

$750?

$1000?

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#2033158 10-Jun-2018 17:32

yamaha do a small sized amp, its 2 inches shorter than other amps

http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/audio/componentview.asp?partid=27339

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#2033213 10-Jun-2018 18:50

If it's Yamaha 2-channel and compact, look at the WX-A50.

It has Bluetooth, Airplay, DLNA, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer and MusicCast... if you're running a full ElanG control system then drivers will be available, but if you're just running an Elan multi-room hub, then it's not quite that simple.

There's an optical input (PCM only) as well as RCA. Plus there's a fan that can be turned on if you're worried about ventilation.

https://soundgroup.co.nz/collections/musiccast/products/yamaha-wxa-50

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#2033214 10-Jun-2018 18:50

I have one of these in my kitchen for listening to internet radio, spotify etc: https://www.panasonic.com/au/consumer/home-entertainment/hi-fi/sc-pm250.html

Not exactly hi-fi, but acceptable sound and very reliable bluetooth operation

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#2033456 11-Jun-2018 05:54

That would certainly be the cheaper way to do it if you're buying new.

However the power ratings are off the money for what the OP listed @ 10W (1kHz, 6ohms, 10% THD).

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#2033478 11-Jun-2018 08:24

Dunnersfella:

That would certainly be the cheaper way to do it if you're buying new.

However the power ratings are off the money for what the OP listed @ 10W (1kHz, 6ohms, 10% THD).

I'm sure that's right - I didn't look into the specs, but for music in one room via a pair of speakers it's very adequate. I guess impedance matching will be the critical thing