TA-100 Purchase?

[Rybo]

So several years ago I purchased the Airmotiv 4S that I'm still happily using near-field, connected to an OLD Creative Sound Blaster DAC, along with a Cambridge Audio mini sub. (Wish I now had the 5S, but at the time I had to go smaller). I also have a pair of PSB Alpha B1's sitting on stands with no integrated amp or receiver to power them. Love both of these speakers, even though the sound is very different between them -- but the Airmotiv's tweeter just shines a bit more. I realize I'm not saying anything new about that.

Anyway, I've been thinking about getting the TA-100, as it would:

- Replace my old USB DAC
- Provide a sub-out without having to use a distribution amp
- Act as pre-amp for the Airmotiv 4S
- Act as amp/receiver for the PSB speakers for when I want to listen to those
- Provide additional inputs for a TV 
- Allow Bluetooth wireless play (with the extra dongle purchase)

I've also been thinking about possibly replacing the 4S with the B1+, hoping that maybe they would sound similar to the 5S (?) from a bass perspective. Though they always seem to be out of stock (and I'm guessing during the C-19 lockdown it's not easy to refill stock). I wanted to use the 30% Emobucks for those. Alternatively, I might consider the T0 -- but they are 4 ohm and I'm just not 100% confident in the TA-100 4 ohm rating. I've read that it does fine with 4 ohm speakers -- so would this amp drive those speakers sufficiently? They also aren't as efficient as the PSB's, I assume due to the AMT tweeters.

[gjr]

I have been using the TA100 and T1 speakers since they were introduced and have been very pleased with both products. They are both great “bang for the buck”products, but the TA 100 probably does not get the attention it deserves, especially for many applications. Great performance, lots of flexibility and with preouts, very expandable for many uses and for the slight difference in price compared to the PT100, I feel it is a no brainer. Also, the slim size requires little space. I have also used it with a pair of TZero speakers with great results. Unless you listen at extreme levels, I feel it does a very commendable job for most users and purposes. By the way, none of these three products have he’d any issues. Good luck with your decision.

[Rybo]

Thanks -- I'm definitely thinking the integrated amp will be worth the purchase. And at any rate, I will be using the 4S for now until I decide what direction to take. Still hard to believe they sound this good almost 4 years later.

[creimes]

The TA-100 has a great power plant that shines with the 4ohm speakers, the TA-100 and T0 would be an amazing setup.

Good luck which ever way ya go,
Chad