Stereo amp for Polks

[ItsMe]

I have a spare pair of Polk RTiA1s with me, and would like to setup a low cost stereo setup exclusively to listen to music. I may go for a quality stereo amp + speakers in future, but for the time being I want to invest in a low cost (really low cost) amp which can help me to drive my polks. Requesting recommendations from forum members. The source will be mobile/alexa or some streaming thing like chromecast music which can be connected using a 3.5mm . Please guide

 

[superczar]

Really low cost amp?
Look no further than a TDA7498 (preferable) or TPA3116D2 board coupled with a laptop adapter (Everybody has a spare one lying around )

 

[MaSh]

I have a spare pair of Polk RTiA1s with me, and would like to setup a low cost stereo setup exclusively to listen to music. I may go for a quality stereo amp + speakers in future, but for the time being I want to invest in a low cost (really low cost) amp which can help me to drive my polks. Requesting recommendations from forum members. The source will be mobile/alexa or some streaming thing like chromecast music which can be connected using a 3.5mm . Please guide

What better than Allo Volt? ALLO - Volt+Amp + Stepped Attenuator.

MaSh

 

[Naturelover]

Do look at low key Indian brands like DNM, Norge

 

[superczar]

What better than Allo Volt? ALLO - Volt+Amp + Stepped Attenuator.

MaSh

I concur
Generic TPA3116 chinese boards on amazon are a bit hit & miss in terms of peripheral component quality.
I never knew there was a good option available at such a reasonable price

 

[devdutta]

Marantz will match with Polk very well.

 

[devdutta]

I had earlier Marantz PM5005 that drove my polk Rti A3 very nicely

 

[hemya]

Also look at used options on olx in your area. Always audition before buying. Also look at Indian brands like Norge Audio. Good VFM.