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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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aolmrd1241
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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.

fossda
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I owned the G2 and G8 and upgraded to the NL 12.1 and Sig 1.1 SE pre. Very nice and a significant upgrade. Running with B&W 800D and lots of bass impact battery or wall power, Room has proved the biggest issue, particularly with the bass.
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3zub OP
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fossda-   What is the difference between the NL-12 and NL-12.1?
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jond
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@3zub I just noticed you put your Edge G2 and G8 up for sale, upgrading?
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