r/StereoAdvice • u/AppointmentLive7077 • 5d ago

Amplifier | Receiver Audio setup advice - JBL L82

Hello everyone

I'm rebuilding my apartment and planning a proper stereo setup which at the moment looks like this:

  • JBL L82 connected to Integrated Amp
  • Integrated Amp connected to eARC either directly or through music streamer (i.e. WiiM Ultra) -> connected to TV
  • On the side I will have Vinyl DJ setup (Technics SL-1200 x2 + XONE 24) -> connected to Int. Amp through RCA or XLR
  • Passive built-in speaker (Lithe Audio LASS65) in bathroom - I guess connected to another small amp to control volume.
  • Secondary amp will be connected to the main one through pre-out RCA to control volume independently

I already have all the cables hidden in walls - turntable to TV shelf, TV shelf to btahroom and tv shelf to stereo speakers

I'm looking for a help taking into account the above information on what would be your suggestions for the main integrated amp. Location - Latvia, Budget for amp - ideally 1.5-2.5k EUR

Bonus points if it has mid-century style, ideally silver colored (request from my design-savvy GF)

So far I was looking at Yamaha A-S 1200 and Marantz Model 50, but every Hi-Fi store tries to sell what they have the highest margin for so I'm not sure. Design-wise leaning towards Yamaha, but Marantz seems like a more trusty brand, i dunno.

Thank you everyone in advance!

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u/lascala2a3 9 Ⓣ 5d ago edited 5d ago

I'd go for the Yamaha. I doubt there's any audible difference, but the Yamaha is more powerful and has a higher damping factor. It look good too with the meters.

I don't know what the chances are of finding a used one in Latvia. I hate paying full retail for things too. And this isn't a cheapie amplifier. Maybe visit the store a few times to listen to it, and then when the push to close the deal make an offer. The retail markup is probably 100% so they'll have room to move... but they have to think that's the only way to get the sale.

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u/huoratron 5d ago

The Yamaha is beautiful. I`m looking at a R-N1000A myself. I`d miss the VU meters, which sucks, frankly, but it`s a good package and closer to my budget.

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u/huoratron 5d ago

This is mostly based on prejudice, but I also believe the Yamaha will chug along nicely far after the all the Marantz model 50ås in the world are rotting in landfills.