Integrated amp with dac - opinions?


Hello,

it must be my very first post here. I'm called Max and live in Italy.
Is there a truly musical integrated with digital inputs?

I'm reducing my boxes and re-designing my replay needs in the home. I think I'd like to use my Oppo DV980H as optical drive into just one box of serious quality and two loudspeakers.

Experienced opinions are very welcome. Thanks and regards to all members.

Max
maxbertola
Not sure what your price range is, but the Hegel H300 looks like it would be worth a look. Best of luck.
Hi Max,

I bought a NAD M2 not long ago. After a looong break-in, and spending some time on speaker placement, I can say the sound very much what I was looking for. It is quite detailed, revealing and dynamic - and it circumvents the DAC.

I agree with Jrinkerptdnet - something upgradeable makes a bunch of sense (the M2 is not). I believe the new NAD 390DD is one such amplifier. (I'm not trying to advertise for NAD, just so-happen to know of the 390DD, and of course own the M2)
Hi,

thanks for the replies and suggestions. I'll check all the gear and do some thinking.

Max