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I don't get LRS and cheap Ayima AO7 amp

Interesting story, I have an real nice tube amp Harbeth analogue system setup which is great. I ordered a Magnepan LRS for the goof a while back. Got it like 5 months later didnt think twice as it was put aside. I needed a cheap amp and DAC for an inceiling kitchen system. Ayimya ao7 $90 and a topping E30II $150. I hooked them up to Maganepan and I was shocked at how good it sounded.  How is this possible? I dont get it....  I have heard very expensive systems 70K+ . Are we being ripped off. I am not comparing the two so lets not go down that road....but what gives....  

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The thing is that the Maganepan LRS are low impedence and hard to drive as we all know. Many Receivers and integrated amps cant even drive them. The ayima class D chip can double its power from  to 4ohms, its only 40watts. I am not sure about the quality of the Ayimas build. I dont trust the power supply, probably very cheap as other have commented, which lead me to wonder how good are the Hypex Nc502 modules for $750. Maybe others can chime in with their experience.  

I know class D can sound sterile, not reccomended!

The usual suspects are Bryston, Parasounsd, Schitt Vidar,Odyseey, Pass XA25 and even high current tube. What other opitions ? 

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