I'm not very familiar with class D from personal listening experience so it would be a bit of a gamble as to how I like it but I'll look over Nord's offerings. class D is such a can of worms around here ;-)
Amplifier suggestions please
Hi - I'm reworking a 2 channel system, had some very basic components and now trying to step up a bit. DAC is currently a Schiit Yggy, I'm on the waiting list for a Freya+ which means I'll be running balanced connections. Speakers are Philharmonic Audio 3's. I was using a pair of Emotiva XPA-1L monoblocks (differential/balanced) but want to upgrade. I could stay in the Schiit catalog and go with a pair of Vidar's but although there are no real bad reviews I feel like they don't quite get raved about like the Yggy does (and the Freya+ to some extent). I'd like to stay around $2K, definitely under $3K and I prefer new (I've had my fill with trying used). I know its asking a lot to find a pair of balanced monoblocks in this range so I'm not opposed to a stereo amp (XLR inputs). I could also be talked into canceling my Freya+ order and switching to a preamp from the amp builder if there is better synergy in that pairing. I've looked an Van Alstine and Odyssey, what else should I be looking at?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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I'm bad with using all the buzz words correctly and coming from an entry level such as Emotiva I would hope my upgrade would be an improvement in all areas. I do know I want good frequency response top to bottom as my Phil 3's are full range, I feel like I'm missing some punch in low end from the XPA-1L's and the highs tend to be a bit rolled off as well. Lots of other variables go into that was well so I fully acknowledge factors such as the room, treatments, etc. |
The Rotel RB-1590 could be an excellent amp for your set-up. It is a fantastic amplifier. http://https//www.musicdirect.com/power-amp/Rotel-RB-1590-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-Silver-FACTORY-CERTIFIED-OPEN-BOX Cheers, Scott |
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