What amp (or other solution) for my setup?

[dontfollowme]

Hi

I currently listen to my music via my computer going through a Teac AG-790 that my dad gave me years ago. I am using a pair Mordaunt Short M10s. The signal from the computer goes via a 3.5mm to phono lead.

Can anyone recommend a more compact amp or a solution that is a little more elegant? All of my music is held locally on my computer.

My budget is limited say <£300.

Thanks

[B17NNS]

I’ve just bought a Denon PMA-50 for my desk set-up. Nice and compact good sounding DAC/Amp combo.

Input to the DAC is via USB.

Edited by B17NNS on Sunday 4th February 16:41

[B17NNS]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00SYE8QY6/ref=mp...

[dontfollowme]

Thanks. Looks very classy.

[B17NNS]

dontfollowme said:

Thanks. Looks very classy.

It's a nice looking solidly built thing. You can stand it vertically too if space is an issue. The display rotates.

[GravelBen]

Something like that one posted above which you can connect as a USB DAC is a good idea - you'll probably see a big improvement by cutting the computer soundcard out of the equation as they aren't generally built with musical quality high on the priority list.

[B17NNS]

GravelBen said:

you'll probably see a big improvement by cutting the computer soundcard out of the equation as they aren't generally built with musical quality high on the priority list.

Alternatively this gets decent reviews for a lower budget.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amplifier-Bluetooth-Suppo...

NAD 3020 well thought of too.

https://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/p-38743-...

[mikef]

I listen through a Marantz MCR-511

As well as playing your media server music through Ethernet or Wi-Fi it has USB, digital and analogue RCA inputs as well as internet radio. Airplay and Bluetooth. Remote control and iPhone/Android app

There’s also a version with DAB and CD

[dontfollowme]

Thanks everyone - lots to look at and research.

After a glowing review from Z reviews I am also now considering the TEAC AI-101DA.

Watching amplifier reviews on a Friday night - I'm living the dream

ETA: Between the NAD and the TEAC I reckon.

Edited by dontfollowme on Saturday 10th February 11:20

[dontfollowme]

Just set up my new (to me) NAD D3020

Cheers for the suggestions everyone.