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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!
cspaldi
borisaladin
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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! :)
mr_bill
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Mervin - any updates?
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jafant
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OP-

update?
xyrium
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I recently bought the STA9 and use it to power a pair of Dyn Emit M10s for a small office system and it's very good indeed. It may seem a bit euphoric, but I enjoy that type of sound. I feel as if they've tuned this amp very nicely. The amp used prior to this was a Parasound A23.
tweak1
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your interconnect, speaker cables, and power cords can have a huge impact on your systems warmth, or lack thereof.. I would start there

I highly recommend WireWorld 7 series   

and or this tube amp https://stillaudio.com/

scroll to bottom for review links
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