While I haven't heard the NuForce, eAR 501's, or Rowlands I auditioned and bought an H20 amp which bettered my Audio Research VT100 MKII tube amp. I found that the H20 was more transparent than the VT100, with a smooth upper end, and a magical midrange which is reminiscent of tubes. It is also a very dynamic with with well defined bass. I highly recommend that you add the H20 to your short list of amplifiers to audition. H20 audio has a generous two week audition period so it would be to your benefit to try an H20 amp in your system in addition to the others. www.iceh20audio.com
Acoustic Reality vs. NuForce
Any opinions on the eAR 501 in comparison to the NuForce ref 9b as far as sonics and reliability? "Thinking" about replacing my BAT VK500.
Front end consists of;
Ayre K3x
Esoteric DV 50 (Modified)
Front end consists of;
Ayre K3x
Esoteric DV 50 (Modified)