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Small Class D amp question

Edited as I didn't read the OP carefully enough.

Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!
Replacing a Yamaha A-S801 with a chip amp is like swapping a finely tuned instrument for a crude imitation. Such a move might leave you overwhelmed with guilt for forsaking the A-S801’s depth, power, and exceptional musicality. You might even find yourself compelled to head to church, confessing your audio sins in search of redemption. And let’s face it -ten Hail Marys probably won’t suffice; a bit of old-school self-flagellation might be the only way to atone.

Honestly, the only real justification for swapping out your amplifier would be the fun of trying something new. The Yamaha is a reliable, well-crafted, traditional, and versatile amplifier built to last for decades. Chip-based alternatives? Not quite in the same league.
 
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Yeah, but these amps are fun and good value for the money. Pretty perfect for secondary systems as the OP is doing. I am using mine in the master bedroom (I play music there rarely, and if I do, softly), the sunporch system (music played from there filters at medium volume to main floor and second floor) and in the dining room system (where again, we typically play at lower volumes). The ones that have BT integrated are convenient, for my main streaming, I either go direct from PC to DAC in my workroom and I use a Wiim Mini downstairs in the living room system with iPhone driving Spotify Connect.

And they aren't junk. I have two SMSL SA-50s that are about 9 years old now that still work great, I am just in process of selling those off since I have many newer ones and I like the better volume pot taper on those.
 
Reading comprehension is everything, Pete. The Yamaha and JM Labs aren't going anywhere. They're in the living room. My wife even accepts the "mass of black boxes." The little chip amp is for goofing off in my office/guest room. It just happens to be loud (when appropriate.)
 
2martinis said:
Reading comprehension is everything, Pete. The Yamaha and JM Labs aren't going anywhere. They're in the living room. My wife even accepts the "mass of black boxes." The little chip amp is for goofing off in my office/guest room. It just happens to be loud (when appropriate.)
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You’re right. I’ll edit my previous post but keep it as a reminder to read more carefully. Apologies for offending your parents in a French/British manner.
 
About a year ago, I bought a combination TV and audio stand to hold a couple large, heavy receivers and some other gear. Then I bought the first ZA3 a couple of months later. Now I have a nearly empty stand and am scratching my head trying to figure out how to fill it up some. The amps, DAC and computer I am using now can fit in a decent size shoebox.
 
Running the V3 stereo right now, with McCoy Tyner and Latin All stars .. wow ... tremendous detail...seems effortless ... ... hardly any heat and we are cranking it .. always a fun discovery.. happy holidays indeed..
 
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