Few days ago I got new class-D Nord NC500 mk3+SI opamp, connected to Primaluna Prologue tube preamp and Chord 2Qute DAC.
That combination have total control over Focal 1028be, driving them with such ease, but also tube smoothness and musicality. Couldn't be more happier, never heard something driving big focals with such control.
One caveat: ordered Rothwell -10db Attenuator because preamp+power amp gain is too high, I can't go beyond 9 o'clock on volume pot, so attenuator will help in pushing noise floor down and give system room to breathe.
That combination have total control over Focal 1028be, driving them with such ease, but also tube smoothness and musicality. Couldn't be more happier, never heard something driving big focals with such control.
One caveat: ordered Rothwell -10db Attenuator because preamp+power amp gain is too high, I can't go beyond 9 o'clock on volume pot, so attenuator will help in pushing noise floor down and give system room to breathe.