Amp Alternative to AV Receiver?

Lroflcopter74 on 02/03/2023 - 06:52

My Yamaha Rx-v1085 just died. I was using it to power 4 ceiling speakers in zone 1, 2 ceiling speakers in zone 2 and also link with MusicCast to a MusicCast 20 in another room. It worked great – and I could control it all via home assistant

So now looking at a replacement and wondering if there any better amp options than an av receiver? I need 6 channels for the 2 zones, but don’t need any of the video / hdmi stuff. Just need something that can integrate with Spotify somehow to stream and a way to auto power off when idle.

Otherwise I’ll just grab an rx-v6a

Electrical & Electronics Amplifier

Comments

  • websterp on 02/03/2023 - 07:15

    You'd be able to do this with two Sonos amps. Mind you the Amp only has two channels but each channel can drive 3 X Sonos (2 X non Sonos ) speakers connected in parallel. You'd get seamless control with HA and the usual voice assistants and of course all streaming services but probably end up being more expensive than getting a receiver.

    • apple2016 on 02/03/2023 - 08:36

      Sonos amp would be a downgrade in audio quality as they are class d.

      • Socialsuicide01 on 02/03/2023 - 16:28

        So I own the NAD T778, class D, it's the best av receiver I have owned, it's has a ridiculous amount of power, easy to match speakers with it, and the sound in both stereo and surround sound is phenomenal. My front L&R are powered by the XTZ edge A2-300 class D power amp, the combination works better than any class A/B receiver I have owned (Marantz, Yamaha, Denon)

    • roflcopter74 on 02/03/2023 - 09:44

      Yeah at that price I’m better off with a receiver

  • Gunnar on 02/03/2023 - 07:19

    You can get a Bluetooth amp / sound cast thingy BUT finding one for six channels may be really difficult.

    Personally I’d get the amp; it would sound better too

  • apple2016 on 02/03/2023 - 08:34

    You can go for an multi channel amp but will loose the streaming abilities and integration to home assistant etc. best to stick to a receiver.

    • roflcopter74 on 02/03/2023 - 09:44

      I can plug an Apple TV as an airplay receiver in for streaming. I have a wall mounted iPad to steam Spotify, etc.

  • Gills on 02/03/2023 - 09:25

    I have two ceiling speakers in my alfresco and I have connected them to this amp that I purchased for $80 from FB marketplace, I have this connected to my google home as Bluetooth and works great!!

    SMSL AD18 HiFi Audio Stereo Amplifier with Bluetooth 4.2 Supports Apt-X,USB DSP Full Digital Power Amplifier 2.1 for Speaker,Small 80Wx2 Class D Amplifier with Subwoofer Output https://amzn.asia/d/hNxarZ9

    • roflcopter74 on 02/03/2023 - 09:43

      Yep but I’ve got 6 speakers so would need 3 of them and a way to sync the output

  • the Unforgiven on 02/03/2023 - 14:05

    Ring up this mob & ask them 1800 69 2225
    Selby.com.au

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