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Integrated/DAC Suggestions

Hi all,

I'm looking for some suggestions on an Integrated Amp/DAC, preferably in-one, to drive my Linn Majik 109 bookshelf speakers that are rated at 4 ohms. Source is all digital through USB: either Spotify, Tidal, or FLAC, routed into my listening room which is 15'x12'. 

The three that I'm taking a hard look at are the NuPrime IDA 8, Hegel H80, and NuPrime IDA 16, ordered according to price (1000, 1500, 2500 respectively). The Majiks at 4 ohms I think should benefit most from higher wattage, but I wanted to get your opinion on whether I could get away with the NuPrime IDA 8 which claims to output 100W per channel at 8 and 4 ohms (shouldn't it be 50W at 4 ohms?). Alternatively, the H80 is rated at 125W @ 4 ohms and has stellar reviews. The IDA 16 much the same, at 200W @ 4 ohms.

I can probably demo the Hegel but the NuPrimes will be harder in my area I think. Appreciate your insight!  

   
horndog
albireo13
78 posts
 
OK, after doing more thinking my choice is now between the Hegel H80 and the Nuprime IDA8.  I like the compact packaging of both and functionally they are very similar.

Which one has the better DAC?   I'm not up to speed on DACs.
I think the H80 would be a no-brainer if the price was lower.  The price on the IDA8 makes it very tempting.

chrshanl37
835 posts
 
A friend of mine is a dealer for nuprime and has owned many many high end integrated over the years. If you want PM me for his contact info, I'm sure he will be happy to share his thoughts with you. Best of luck whichever way you decide to go.

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passet02
267 posts
 
Try the Rotel A-12 intergrated amp , And a excellent Dac .
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