T+A elektroakustik HV Series Components

@steve59 :

sure would like to get the A3000HV with a quality dac/pre to compare.

Or you can get the PA 3100 (integrated amp, meaning an amp with preamp built in), then add a standalone DAC of your choice.

I agree, the price of SD / SDV (3100 HV) is ridiculous (for me)

FYI --- there is a new product from T+A top HV series / tier, the PSD 3100 HV, a streaming DAC with pre-amp module built in: 

Priced lower than the SD / SDV line, which are very, very expensive. Not sure what the difference between the PSD and SDV 3100 HV is.

Having said this, it appears that although this was announced in Summer of this year, it is not available for purchase yet.

@blisshifi : thanks for chiming in.

Those differences you mentioned are too small / insignificant to justify such a huge price difference (PSD vs. SDV), so logically must be something else (i.e. what you said in your last paragraph). Yes, please do inquire.

Since I already have the PA 3100 HV (integrated amp), I don't really need the pre-amp section, so, hopefully they come up with something cheaper than PSD in that line (ex-pre amp section), similar to the SD vs. SDV.

@blisshifi :

I did get some details about the PSD, but I've been asked not to share too deeply until the product is released. That said, I can confide that the quality differences do go beyond the ares I provided above, and there are differences all in the preamp section, power supply, volume control and all.

Your update is much appreciated.

Still, being T+A series HV, the PSD 3100 I am sure is a great piece of equipment. Definitely in my “to audition” list

@steve59 : I don’t know whether your issue is Amp related or not, but I can tell you with absolute certainty, the T+A HV amps ‘ integrated amps can drive ANY speakers out there with ease 

The h590 has even a touch more. 

More of what? Watts at 8 Ohms? Or 4 Oms. You realize it’s not just about that, right? 
 

Again, I have no clue whether what’s missing is amp related. Can be anything