Reddit reviews FX Audio D802 2x80W 192KHz Digital Remote Power Amplifier with USB Cable (Black)

depends on the budget

• $74 - smsl sa-60
  
• $110 - FXAudio D802 which comes with DAC
  
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Or, Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WU696PC

I bought mine on a chinese website (Ali express) but it's nearly the same price on amazon.com, 100$

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WU696PC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1454092612&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=d802&dpPl=1&dpID=41uEjOm%2Bp0L&ref=plSrch

I think the "c" version is 130$

Amazon has them:

http://www.amazon.com/SainSonic-D802-192KHz-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00WU696PC

The FX audio 802 is a better amp option. It has a DAC with inputs for analog and digital, more power and a remote control.
http://www.amazon.com/SainSonic-D802-192KHz-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00WU696PC

If you have a local fry's for pick up you can get these Polk RTI a4 bookshelf for 99
http://www.frys.com/product/6895196?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

What you want you can't afford. An AVR will cost more than $100 even if you go refurb. You're going to be limited to used. If you want to go with something new/refurb you're going to have to make some decisions.

If your TV has analog (RCA) audio outputs you can use a mini amp or a receiver $100 to power the speakers. The latter would be better as it comes with a remote, has more power, better tone controls and more inputs. Of course it won't be small. Something like this SMSL might work but it's $110.

If your TV doesn't have those outputs your going to have to use the optical out. This means you'll need a mini amp with an optical input or an AVR. An AVR is out of the question for the budget given. So you'll be left with these options...also out of the budget: Orb Booster $135, FX D802 $110, or SMSL Q5 Pro $140. At this point your're close to an AVR like the Yamaha RX-V377 refurb $170 that would also work very well.

It's all how much you want to spend and what kind of output you have on your TV/cable box.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WU696PC?psc=1&smid=A2Q0JVLI22BSVA

No problem. This is another good option. Both are same sonically, but whatever one has the features you want

Living Room -
Amp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WU696PC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_60?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2Q0JVLI22BSVA

Speakers:
https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1487706355&sr=1-3&keywords=pioneer+speakers

This is what I came up with.

Either the SMSL Q5 Pro or the FX Audio D802 as your DAC/amp. SMSL has better build quality and a dedicated subwoofer line out whereas the FX Audio has slightly more power. Both have USB(from PC) and optical(from TV) inputs, a small footprint for your desk and remotes that you can use to adjust volume while watching TV not at your desk (I assumed this is what you were going for).

For speakers, I'd get the Micca MB42 or the Micca MB42Xif you can extend your budget a little more.

You can expand either of these systems with a subwoofer in the future whenever the funds become available. Just be aware that if you pick the FX Audio DAC/amp, your sub will need speaker level inputs but that isn't usually an issue. Something like the Dayton Audio SUB-1000 is a well regarded subwoofer for the price.