Both amps are good...the Musical Fidelity is made in China, so it is not really British (although British designed), and the Simaudio is made in Canada. The Sim has more speed and a much more tight and powerful bottom end despite its lower power. It is also more neutral and revealing. The MF is a bit warmer and "syrupy", in my opinion. It depends on the sound you are looking for and your speakers too. Plus you get a 10 year warranty with the Sim which is really neat.
musical fidelity a5 or simaudio i5.3
i need amp with home theater bypass and have listended to these two. this is for a room that is 20x19x8 with lots of windows and hardwood floors with rug and paired with Dali ikon 7 and a rel sub to be determined. i like them both and found the simaudio to be more detailed but like the $500.difference in price to the A5. i listen to classic rock,electronic,some blues and jazz and at night like to listen at low levels. what might be a better fit for this time of room and music?
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