Wadia PowerDAC 151 mini integrated digital amplifier, original MSRP $1200 about 12 years ago. A great desktop amp solution, 50w/ch into 8 ohms, 75w/ch into 4 ohms, with USB and digital inputs (no analog inputs). Add an inexpensive streamer like the Wiim Mini and you've got a very compact system for not much money (the 151 is 8x8 inches square). Reviews:
https://darko.audio/2013/03/wadia-151powerdac-mini-amplifier-review/
https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/wadia-151powerdac-a-new-state-of-the-art-for-desktop-amplifiers/
Why the low price? A few things:
1. Cosmetically, this has a couple of small nicks in the finish, shown in the photos.
2. Functionally, the display sometimes will show random characters, but a simple cycling of the display using the remote gets it back to normal.
3. I don't have the original Wadia remote, but I've sourced a generic Chinese replacement that includes all the commands of the OEM remote. Because that one is pretty unattractive, I will also throw in a nicer aluminum remote that I've programmed with the commands, as well.
