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If I were leaving VTL , I would take a look at VAC.
Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
If I were leaving VTL , I would take a look at VAC.
Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
Thoughts on system change VTL to NuPrime ?
My system for years has been an original series Rega Planet CD player into a VTL TL 2.5 (older metal remote version) tube pre-amp into VTL TT-25 Limited Edition tube monoblocks amps into original series Spendor S3/5 speakers and a REL T5 sub. I have not been listening to it as much as I did previously and "think" I might be ready to change things up - more general convenience (i.e. good sounding and easy access to Pandora, no tubes to bias), less heat output and possibly more detail and "realism" in the sound.
Been reading about the NuPrime IDA-8 digital integrated to possibly replace the pre-amp and amps and to update the CD player with the IDA -8's internal DAC. I think I would like to push the sound closer to neutral, but still err on the warm side. Anyone heard the IDA-8? Thoughts on how it might play in my system? Would need to sell the tube gear before trying/buying so interested in all opinions/options.
Thanks!
Been reading about the NuPrime IDA-8 digital integrated to possibly replace the pre-amp and amps and to update the CD player with the IDA -8's internal DAC. I think I would like to push the sound closer to neutral, but still err on the warm side. Anyone heard the IDA-8? Thoughts on how it might play in my system? Would need to sell the tube gear before trying/buying so interested in all opinions/options.
Thanks!
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mervinpearce, hello, I would like to know 1)NuPrime STA-9 (bridgeable) + DAC-9; and 2) IDA-16 which one do you prefer for main audio system after testing? They are actually about the same price! it is said that STA-9 had a warmer sound but the IDA-16(&ST-10) had a slightly better bass extension and other sonic performace(by the comparasion on the nuprime website) But how about 2*STA-9? they had more power, the momo-mono advantage and I wonder if this combo can equal the performance(or even exceed in some ways) in the sound stage, bass and highs,texture....., and also having the warmer sound~ lol Hope you can share some ideas~ thank you very much! :) |
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