Reddit mentions of Audioengine N22 Mini Desktop Audio Amplifier - Analog Class AB Stereo Power Amp for Home Loudspeakers

How about a more desktop friendly amplifier? All listed now are pretty big, chunky things.

Like the Teac AH01, Audioengine N22 or the Nad D3020.
Or maybe even the Creative Soundblaster X7.

I currently use an Audioengine N22 along with a cheap DAC, and it works great. However, the Creative X7 seems to be a really interesting all in one solution....and significantly more of a hi-fi product than their usual products.

Depending on your budget it could go from $60 for a pair of decent speakers, upwards to $1000 for a single speaker.

I would start here This is a good guide to speakers.

The speakers that I personally use are the Dayton Audio B652

As for a mini amp, then I use an Audioengine N22 for my stuff, which I connect from the laptop using a simple 3.5mm to Stereo RCA cable

If you're going directly to a subwoofer (which is probably a better option since you're also watching movies and you don't need the extra amp) then you'd still need that same y cable, but you'd be wiring it differently. The best sub that matches price with capability is probably made by Hsuresearch, Dayton Audio, and SVS.

There are many more brands out there, and it goes well into a deep hole.

Audioengine N22.

So if i got something like https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049OI08W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2H3DYB5PUVNNI
would i still need a DAC?

Yeah? Do you think the N22 would be under powered? it is a A/B but only 22 watts per channel max. Probably better off with the Emotiva but I can picture it on my desk easier.

https://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-N22-Desktop-Audio-Amplifier/dp/B0049OI08W/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=NAD+D3020&qid=1574172837&sr=8-7

No, I'm asking if certain equipment exist. An active-amp without buttons that turns itself off, and follows the volume instructions out of the TV.

something like this but that it turns itself off and on smartly like a subwoofer

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049OI08W?aaxitk=QO50egMOXsY6KrV85zVnvA&pd_rd_i=B0049OI08W&pf_rd_p=44fc3e0f-4b9e-4ed8-b33b-363a7257163d&hsa_cr_id=4987879600501&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F61yjNWVsBGL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B0049OI08W

You can check out a compact integrated amp like the AudioEngine N22 or the Lepai Class-T amp or the Topping Class-T amp. You would also need an external phono preamp.

Whoops, mistyped - meant to say a knob within reach.

Any suggestions for a DAC for the A2's, seeing as there isnt much room for an internal sound card?

So, basically my best bet is the A2's with a DAC. Thank you so much for the help!

Edit: Maybe This could work with the B&W's?
Should I look into Tube Amps?

ok, i think as i read more about the possibilities, i'm leaning towards giving-up the tone controls (i'll try and do it within Windows OS), and liking the idea of integrated DAC.

What are the chances of finding a single desktop AMp with SPDIF optical, integrated DAC, headphone pre-amp, and power amp for external shelf speakers ?

i like the Audioengine N22 so far, while it doesn't have optical in, it seems to be well suited for driving headphones and speakers.

https://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-N22-Desktop-Audio-Amplifier/dp/B0049OI08W

any other amps like this, maybe with bonus of optical in ?

You will thank me (and this is mostly my set up)

for passive speakers

http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-N22-Premium-Desktop-Amplifier/dp/B0049OI08W/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411009349&sr=1-10&keywords=audioengine

http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-2-Way-Passive-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B002FJVTGI/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411009349&sr=1-11&keywords=audioengine

450 total

for passive



http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-Premium-Powered-Speaker-Black/dp/B005OA3BSY/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411009349&sr=1-2&keywords=audioengine

400 bucks

http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-A2-Premium-Powered-Speakers/dp/B00DQMJE7E/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411009349&sr=1-1&keywords=audioengine

250


If you're looking for home theater inputs, I would forgo the stereo amp and look for a budget receiver for around 150-200 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-N22-Desktop-Audio-Amplifier/dp/B0049OI08W

My setup, could definately be a final setup if curiousity doesn't get me again.

Jamo Studio Series S 803-WH White Bookshelf Speakers - Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JHJFNCB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XlszDbMW6GR80

Jamo S 808 Sub-WH White Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJFVVB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rlszDbYHD8QYG

Audioengine N22 Desktop Power Amplifier https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0049OI08W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pnszDbND6ZRVH

This actually fits the bill perfectly: http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-N22-Premium-Desktop-Amplifier/dp/B0049OI08W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412650830&sr=8-1&keywords=desktop+amplifier+for+speakers

Any thoughts or reasons why I shouldn't go for it?

edit: Ok maybe it doesnt, no phono preamp. Is there anything that has exactly the same inputs/outputs as this but with a phono stage?