[haejuk]

I am asking around to see what DIY projects are out there that play nicely with Denons.  Requirements are low output impedance (preferably 3 ohms or less) and a perfectly black background.  I have heard that the Starving Student amp is too noisy for Denons.  I am looking for anything solid state or hybrid design.
 
I am already building an O2 for my office, I want this to be a bigger desktop amp for my home.  Any suggestions?  Does CKKIII fit the bill for this?

 

[liamstrain]

M3, Dynalo, Lovely Cube, O2 in a bigger case

 

[haejuk]

I have to admit I have considered the O2 in a bigger case with a DAC (usb and optical) in there as well.  I just don't know how to do a solution for the power so I don't have multiple wall warts for it.  I will have to research some of the stuff you mentioned.  Thanks.
 
I would still love to hear about other stuff out there.

 

[AmarokCZ]

My recommendation from here is:
Pavel Macura Audio Dispre 2 JFET (excellent amp, very low distortion, but little higher impedance)
Odibu (quite close to Dispre, impedance ~0.1, very low distortion)

 

[WiR3D]

Since your willing to DIY check here: Faux Impedance decreasing adapter
 
so you can offset the nasty impedance issues with higher amps. Just do the math
 
I'm using one right now, works like a charm (with D2k + Asus STX). But its probably still best to get one with a low impedance to start with.
 
And on a side note, A dac generally makes a bigger difference with the Dxk then an amp.