has anyone compared a Parasound Halo with a Hegel H90? Which did you prefer and why?

the Parasound and S400 combo has a huge soundstage and very good macro dynamics. I am using a Node 2i for a source which is limiting the overall sound imo. Inner detail is a bit limited and the overall sound is a bit ripe in the bass with smooth mids and a bit rolled off in the highs. Sometimes it sounds incredible, depending on the recording, so I think with a better source it could be very good indeed. One thing I want to stress is the Parasound needs a good PC which improved the inner detail and opened the sound up quite a bit.

I was considering a Hegal because I wanted better control in the bass but your description has given me pause. I think I will upgrade the source if I do anything in the future.

Thanks jjss49 I did not know the 90 was older like the Rost. I was thinking about selling my Node 2i, Ares DAC and Halo amp to (hopefully) be replaced by one of the Hegel amps but it may be a step down with any of their affordable stuff.

Thanks avanti1960 the Marantz is now on my radar.