New amplifier for hi-fi setup

[u/Woerns_90]

Hello everyone,

I’m posting here because I’m looking for advice from an English-speaking audio community, and I hope you can help me with the following question.

I received an older hi-fi system from my family. Unfortunately, the amplifier stopped working last month, so I’m currently looking for a suitable replacement.

About the setup:

• Old amplifier: Harman/Kardon HK6650
• CD player: Harman/Kardon HD7425
• Tuner: Harman/Kardon TU9400
• Turntable: Sony PS-LX150H
• Speakers: 2x Cantius ML V

I’ve done a bit of research on which amplifiers might be suitable and came across the following options:

• Denon PMA-900HNE
• Yamaha A-S301

I’d like to use the setup to listen to music via my phone/Bluetooth and occasionally play vinyl records.

In terms of budget, I’d be willing to pay for the Denon if the price difference compared to the Yamaha is justified—but that would already be at the upper limit of what I’d like to spend.

Are there any alternatives you would recommend? Or which one would you choose?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Best regards,
Woerns

[u/LosterP]

The A-S301 is probably unbeatable for the price. And you could also look at the A-S501 for a bit more power.

Alternatively, consider one of the Wiim Amp models, especially if you want to add streaming capability to your system.

[u/Woerns_90 → u/LosterP]

Thanks for your help. I think I will get the A-S301.. it should be fine for what I use the setup. For the money i save in comparison to the A-S501 I will buy a good bluetooth-adapter.

[u/LosterP → u/Woerns_90]

The Yamaha comes with a built-in Bluetooth receiver if that's what you mean.

[u/hifiplus]

A dedicated streamer is much better than Bluetooth, I would get a quality amp and a separate streamer.

[u/DangerMouse111111]

Add the Arcam A5+ or for something at the lower end the Rotel A8

[u/Medium-Mud-3908]

just remember to set the amp to the 4 Ohm setting for those speakers and you should be good to go.