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improving digital amp sound
Ps. The new series of Bel Canto amps do use a switching power supply. The older generations used a traditional toroidal power supply. 
improving digital amp sound
I have to say that I am using my digital amp with French speakers. French speakers tend to be fast, but a little lean, and a little bright on top, so maybe not the best synergy. I have been auditioning Sonus Faber Cremonas and Dali 800's as possib... 
improving digital amp sound
I have a Bel Canto EVO2. 
improving digital amp sound
Thanks guys. I may try my digital amp with a tube pre. Maybe I am getting a little older but a little distortion sound good. I find as I get a little older I like women with a few more curves (not quite as lean). Maybe the two are connected. 
Dali Helicon 400 or Acoustic Zen Adagio?
Thanks guys--Sorry I didn't respond sooner, but I have been away. I use a Bel Canto digital amp. I will probably be going back to a tube pre.Rich 
Benchmark DAC1 or Ah Reference Tjoeb 4000
Hello--Speaking of Bel Canto DAC's, Bel Canto is just now releasing the DAC3 which will also have a digital high-end volume control so you can eliminate your preamp completely if it suits you. The info is available at belcantodesign.com 
Benchmark DAC1 or Ah Reference Tjoeb 4000
Hello--I own both the Tjoeb with upsampler and the Benchmark Dac1. They are both excellent products. I currently run the Benchmark directly into my Bel Canto digital amp. The Tjoeb gives a nice warm, smooth sound to things. If you have an all soli...