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Should I Upgrade from an Edge G8 amp to the Edge NL-12 amp??

I have an Edge system now with an Edge G2 preamp and Edge G8 amp. I like it, it’s detailed & resolving, but just not in love with it. It doesn’t seem to have the punch in the speakers I thought the pair would produce. Maybe it’s cabling or source, or speakers. I was considering a power upgrade to the Edge NL-12 to improve on it. Any thoughts pro or con? Or could I do better going in a different direction. I'm open to all suggestions.

Thanks.


EDIT: This is for a secondary system in a 15x22’ room.

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3zub OP
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Agreed.  That's what I thought, that the Aerials were in fact the most difficult to drive, but seemingly sounded the best.  Sealed design perhaps has something to do with that. I don't know for sure.

The cabling in this system is Audience Au24 single ended interconnects (the Edge is not a balanced design) and Crystal Clear Audio Studio Reference speaker cables (still in the breaking-in period with about 50 hours).  Thoughts?

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3zub I got a chance to read the whole review and looks like he was talking about cable matching in terms the system sounding bright not in terms of bass or dynamics so I doubt its a cable issue. Probably more what we were both speaking your speakers being too easy a load for the amps. Also the Ariels while sounding more lively are very small sealed box speakers so bass will be somewhat limited and dynamics as well. Perhaps a larger floorstanding full range speaker would be a more appropriate match for this amp?
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jond-  Good point, and thank you for the review info.  Each system has its components that it is most synergistic with.  Originally I thought the Forest Totems would be the better speaker choice.  But I'm on the same page thinking perhaps another medium-sized floor stander should be considered. Suggestions welcome.  And, from the original question, would an upgrade to the larger NL-12 amp be of benefit to me?

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3zub I really think you have "enough" amp already you don't really need more power, try different speakers first before you look at changing your amp would be my thought.
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If you have the  Edge G2 preamp with battery option onboard, this could leave you without the punch and dynamics you are speaking of. I once owned the Edge Signature One preamp and this is what I noticed also... a lack of punch and dynamic impact... as you say.  The battery mode was super quiet though.

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