DIY integrated amp to replace a Linn Classik

[hoverdonkey]

Hi

I would be very grateful for recommendations for a DIY integrated amp ...

My system is (was)...

• Source – NAS to Raspberry Pi 2 (running Moode Audio) + Audiphonics I-Sabre DAC ES9023 V2 TCXO I2S DAC with linear power supply
• Amplifier - Linn Classik (original version)
• Speakers - Quad 11L2 (6 Ohm, 86dB sensitivity, 30-150 Watt recommended)

..and it sounded lovely to me, but the Classik has developed a known recurring fault (IIC). This cost me £150 to fix last time and I don’t want to keep flogging a dead horse and since I'm only now using the Classik as an amp, I thought I might try a DIY integrated amp instead.

I would like;

• sound quality to be (at least) as good as the Classik. It’s power was plenty (75Wpc into 4 ohms).
• remote volume & input selection.
• A kit with most components supplied, or better still wire-together modules for speed (I have a 5 ½ year old child!).

Any suggestions would be very welcome.

 

[guussie]

Just seeng your post now. I guess you have found a solution in the meantime. I have had the same desire and have been using the Linn Classik in conjunction with a DIY DAC based on an AK43.. chip. I have built several and my Classik is still running, although I have had to unplug the CD drive the other day because it was making some noise. Fine machine though!

For an integrated solution I would definitely go for a Raspberry Pi driven I2S DAC in combination with a Class D amplifier. I have built one recently for a family member.

For a start you can check this Wiki: RPi Digital Streamer * guussie/PiDS Wiki * GitHub