Yes there is. The amp section is not just 25 watts. The 501 and above share dual heat sinks and filter caps about twice the size of the 301. I owned both and sent back the 301. The 501 was just better all the way around. I understood why this amp was praised so highly. It offers HUGE value. Especially now that they have digital inputs with solid DAC sections.I am contemplating one of these. Does anyone have a breakdown of the differences between the 301, 501 and 701? Surely it can't be just higher wattage. I'll be running a Lounge MCR MKIII phono though it so having a pre on-board is nice but won't get used.
Perfect! You sold me on it. Bummer no mono switch but I'll figure something else out.Yes there is. The amp section is not just 25 watts. The 501 and above share dual heat sinks and filter caps about twice the size of the 301. I owned both and sent back the 301. The 501 was just better all the way around. I understood why this amp was praised so highly. It offers HUGE value. Especially now that they have digital inputs with solid DAC sections.
Nice. It's a great amp. I see you own Focal's. I have a pair of Aria 905's on the way. Should be here Wednesday.Perfect! You sold me on it. Bummer no mono switch but I'll figure something else out.
Get the 801. The extra 100 is really worth it. The USB input and ESS dac are really nice touches and top notch.I'm also trying to decide between the 701 and the 801 to power my Focal Chorus 706Vs. Such decisions...