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Title: Integrated amp for desk: caravalli vs emotiva vs ?
Post by: checht on October 12, 2020, 02:03:55 PM: Need an amp to take input from DAC and power bookshelf speaks or cans. $200-$300. I have an old Sony 15w class A that I could keep using for bookshelfs as an option, but open to all in one solution.

Thinking about:
Caravalli Liquid Carbon - https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-alex-cavalli-liquid-carbon-x-amp
Emotiva BasX A-100 Stereo Flex Amplifier - https://emotiva.com/products/a-100

Thoughts? Other options?

TIA

Edited for clarity
Title: Re: Integrated amp for desk: caravalli vs emotiva vs ?
Post by: heathen on October 12, 2020, 02:21:30 PM: I had an Emotiva integrated amp (also from that BasX line I believe) and it was great. I bet this Emotiva would serve you nicely. No experience with the Cavalli though so I can't offer any comment on that one.
Title: Re: Integrated amp for desk: caravalli vs emotiva vs ?
Post by: jerryfreak on October 12, 2020, 02:22:47 PM: you probably realize that first one is a headphone amp only...
Title: Re: Integrated amp for desk: caravalli vs emotiva vs ?
Post by: checht on October 12, 2020, 02:27:09 PM: Quote from: jerryfreak on October 12, 2020, 02:22:47 PM
you probably realize that first one is a headphone amp only...
Thanks, Mr. Freak. Yes, I'd use it along with my old class a sony for bookshelf speakers. I'll edit my post to reflect that option.
Title: Re: Integrated amp for desk: caravalli vs emotiva vs ?
Post by: heathen on October 12, 2020, 03:25:38 PM: If you just need a headphone amp I've got a good one for sale in the YS.
Title: Re: Integrated amp for desk: caravalli vs emotiva vs ?
Post by: buckster on October 13, 2020, 02:11:13 PM: The Emotiva gives good bang for the buck and generally are well regarded components. The form factor looks like a good choice for desktop.