Quote Originally Posted by Ajani
OK, I think I've decided on this combo:

TA3020 v3d (Tripath) amp, (here),

combined with their SMPS800R power supply, (here).
....

Both use the same size board. All the inputs are on the amp board and the Mains IEC Power Connector is on the power supply, so I wouldn't need to do any soldering or crimping at all, even when I eventually build a case...

Also they should be able to fit in a 1RU case the size of my DAC1, which would be ideal...
Hey, great, Ajani. That is an appealing combination, (especially considering your solderphobia).

I'll be interested to hear how SMPS is connected to the v3d. I don't understand whether or how you must by pass the rectifier on the amp (or PS as the case might be). I'd email Connexelectronics or ask the question on forum where the Connexe. operator hangs out -- I forget which one that is, though.