I picked up a used Vitus SIA 025, a bit big, but still fits my desk. Incredible find.
Need some suggestions for a desktop amp.
I'm in need of some ideas/suggestions for a desktop amp. built in DAC would be a plus but not necessary. I used to have a Naim Untitqute driving my Harbeth P3ESR's which are very nearfield. My issue with the Naim is the large form factor which takes up a lot of space on my desk. Although the sound and functionality was great with the built in DAC and all.
The issue is, most amps with a smaller form factor made for desks are Headphone amps and not speaker amps.
I tried a little Chinese amp but the ChiFi amp I ordered wouldn't work hooked up via USB to my iMac like it was adverstied to. So back it went.
I considered buying some Active Speakers but have never had any experience with them so not sure what direction to go. I love my little Harbeths so would like to keep them but I'm open to making a change if need be.
I'm close to pulling the trigger on a Nuprime IDA-8. However, I wanted to get others opinions first.
Thank you for your thoughts.
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I thank everyone for the suggestions. I went a little different direction. Although, I’m going to keep the Harbeths until I get the Quads and give them a go. I may circle back to the amp idea if I don’t care for the Quad actives. Amp idea if Quads don’t sing to me: IOS class D or Buckeye amp + SMSL SU-9 dac |
I pulled a bonehead move and noticed that I don’t think I can connect my REL sub to the active Quad speakers. I had already confirmed the purchase and sent the money so they’re mine. I have a few of these stories where I pulled the premature trigger and wound up turning the items around for sale again. Oh well, at least I’m not talking Boulder amps or some really high priced equipment. So I put my bias aside and also purchased a PS Audio Sprout after a couple of recommendations from this thread. I’ll give both a try and see which ones a like better but I think the sub is really gonna be a must for me. it probably won’t be the last “oops” purchase I’ll make but quite possibly it will be a happy accident. |
@jb505 I think you'll be surprised by the Sprout. Congrats! |
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