used power amp under 1500

@parkergetdean wrote

I have looked at [the Odyssey Cyclops] many times. over the last few years. I like the minimalist design.

jl35 's suggestion solves the issue if your DAC accepts multiple inputs. Alternatively have you considered a passive input selector?

Otherwise, the requirement for an integrated limits your options.

@jl35 @devinplombier I can only connect one RCA to the Odyssey Cyclops. I need two, one for my turntable and one for my DAC. I listen to albums and CDs 50/50.

If my DAC accepted an RCA in, it would work. 

But I wrote that exactly a couple posts ago:

01-18-2026 at 08:05pm 

I hooked up the amps in dual mono mode, and although a bit harsh at times, they sound incredible. They really make the speakers sing. Clarity, punch and details that I have never heard. I am very pleased. (playing CDs)

However I realized there is no input for my turntable. My preamp is just a DAC with a volume control and 4 digital ins and a balanced out. I cannot Lego it together.

@parkergetdean https://www.goldpt.com/sw4.html

thanks @devinplombier !

Added to my candidate list. I wish I could listen to it somewhere...

@parkergetdean 

A good passive input selector is like a 50's child: it should be seen, but not heard.

Goldnote is a respected maker of high-end switchgear and volume controls. A person could get a $100 input switch on Parts Express, and those might be unfavorably noticed with regard to the end sound of your system. However, it is highly unlikely that a Goldnote product would behave in such a gauche fashion.

Would-be high-end brands like Prima Luna can't afford such premium gear. They use garbage ALPS Blue Velvet controls in their humdrum-yet-$6,000 preamps.

I'm a bit of a VC snob. Sorry 😃

My point is, anyone can rest assured Goldnote will do the job. Alternatively one may search for a used Manley Shipjack (no longer made).

https://6moons.com/audioreviews/manley4/skipjack.html