T+A Class D Amps ( M200 or A200)?


For somewhat idiosyncratic reasons, i am considering (i) moving my NAD M33, which I quite like, out of my main system where it is powering DALI Epicon 6s and dedicating it to powering a new pair of Revel Performa 226Be that are in a somewhat smaller room (15’x25’ with 8.5-9’ ceilings and fewer windows) with better acoustics and (ii) taking the NAD C399 that currently runs the Revels and using it just as a pre-amp/streamer/DAC (which it is pretty well suited to, despite lacking balanced outputs) and for a pair of T+A M200 mono blocks for the Epicons.

My thought is that both sets of speakers will be happier with these changes.

Has anybody here auditioned a T+A class D and not liked it?  (I think I can get the M200s on a 30-day trial at just the cost of round trip shipping, which given their slight weight shouldn’t be too bad.)

FWIW, my music is all streamed via Qobuz and TIDAL, jazz, vocals, pop some classic rock; played at rarely higher than moderate volume.

Thanks!

kirkwallace

Showing 1 response by goldenways

Can not answer your question but if you can get your hands on the T+A, go for it. That’s really the best way to answer your question. IMO-the thing with auditioning is that it’s hard to know if it will actually work with your setup. It’s not your own system, You’re listening to someone else’s setup. There are so many variables - room, sources, cables, speakers and more. Chance of matching your set up to theirs is slim. Hearing them and taking home for trial would work. Hauling your speakers, sources and cables to dealer is impractical. There are plenty of people here who know what to look for when auditioning and knowledge to mentally calibrate to one’s own system and have had successful outcomes. 

As for shipping hassle, you’re going to spend many hours listening to your system for years to come. What’s a hour of hassle time? For shipping expense, it’s the cost of reducing risk that you may get into an amp that you are ultimately not happy with.

About the specs on the M200 and your needs, I can add no value.

On T+A, I’m hooked on the company, their engineering approach, the quality  of their builds and I do own their products. Other than their software on their streamers I happy. One experience that really put me in their camp was visiting their room at EXPONA 2022. Like most showrooms, it was loud and hard to judge anything, but I spoke with the owner, US sales rep and maybe the son. I just came away impressed by it all. That does not mean T+A will work for you but it certainly did for me.