Comment by ThatMedicIsASpy

I have spent 100$+ on multiple esp32s3 amplifiers instead with multiple software solutions ready to flash and be up and running in no time.

https://sonocotta.com/esp-products/

Now I have a wifi radio running in homeassistant. Running my own (music only) radios with azuracast. Loud enough for high quality 30+ year old 10kg 100/140 Watt speakers. Next step is making a remote for it, cheap ikea one with two buttons or a tap dial with more.