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Ice Amp 125ASX2
Hi guys, just an update that the ICE Amp didn't work out. You guys were right, they don't add anything to the sound and they are very clean and IMO sterile and flat sounding, especially with vocals. I'm sure that they would be great with movies an... 
Ice Amp 125ASX2
That's interesting about the Rowland M125. These ICE modules appear to be very complete so I wonder how much tweaking can be done. 
Ice Amp 125ASX2
Thanks for sharing. I will let you guys know how it compares to my Rega Brio R, which is a brilliant little amp.   
Ice Amp 125ASX2
Thanks for all the advice everbody. I just pulled the trigger and bought a complete ice unit with housing and volume control for $285 shipped  
Ice Amp 125ASX2
Thanks guys. I also have a Brio-R that I enjoy and hope that this Ice Amp is comparable and doesn't sound cold.  
Ice Amp 125ASX2
5. I'm not sure there really is a budget. The Ice module costs about $200 and then I would need to buy a case and connectors. The total cost would be about $300. Thanks  
Ice Amp 125ASX2
1. I was just going to buy a module and put it in a pretty box...which is a few hundred dollar project. 2. Stereo mode should be plenty of power for my application3. Silverline Prelude plus4. Room is a good sized master bedroom. Thanks  
Need advice
buy an audioengine d1 for $170 as well as a more expensive option. Return the one that you don't want. Don't put too much faith in professional dac reviews. They are terribly subjective.  
Subwoofer is too loud with gain all the way down
Setting the Emotiva volume control @95% worked. Thank you!!   
Subwoofer is too loud with gain all the way down
Hi, it's an Emotiva Mini-x a-100. I would imagine that they are line level preamp outputs. It's pretty much too loud and too boomy with most music. I have the sub X-over @80Hz. I have an integrated amp and preamp because I need the USB DAC to go t... 
> $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range
The Brio R is a step up in clarity and detail from my Marantz 5.1 receiver. At 3:00 on the volume dial, it gets pretty warm. I guess this is to be expected as there are no vents in the steel enclosure. The JBL 530s really sing with this amp.  
> $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range
Thanks for all of the helpful responses. This is a great online community. I was about to pull the trigger on the Marantz 8004 but found a really good deal on a Brio-R. The Marantz has more power, but the Brio-R is half width so I can potentiall... 
> $500 integrated amp to drive JBL 530 speakers full range
No phono needed. Yes that Marantz 8004 looks very nice. I own a Marantz 1504 5.1 receiver, but I imagine the similarities are mostly cosmetic.  
Attack of the Clone Amplifiers
Well the connectors are different....The housing is also different but that shouldn't impact the sound. The author does comment on Bel Canto "hacking" the input impedance. There really is nothing to build. It's a complete amp that needs input conn... 
Attack of the Clone Amplifiers
Wow those red dragon amps could launch their open baffle speakers into space.