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should I go with the rega brio or schiit vidar

I have a set of ryan 610 speakers and a oppo sonica dac. My old adcom amp just died and I need to replace it. I was looking at these two options, the rega brio or schiit vidar Any help would be appreciated. Other suggestions would also be appreciated. I would like to stay under 2k.  Thanks in advanced. 
128x128gunmetalzin
mesch
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I agree with asp307. Many options available within your budget. Are you looking for a integrated amplifier, or can the Sonica be used directly into an amplifier? My bias would be toward using the Sonica with fixed output into a integrated. There are those who would suggest using it's variable out. 
smrex13
645 posts
 
The Vidar is 100 wpc into 8 ohms and 200 wpc into 4 ohms.  The Rega is 50 wpc into 8 ohms and 73 wpc into 4.  The additional power of the Vidar will probably be welcome with the Ryans and their somewhat lower sensitivity.
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kalali
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If it were me, I'd go with the Vidar and see how it pairs with your Sonica. If you feel its too dry/clinical, you can always add a tube preamp or even a Freya later to add some warmth and juice up the soundstage and still stay under your budget.  
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phastm3
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i would get 2 vidars if you have balanced outputs. 400 watts into 8ohms
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skoczylas
240 posts
 
All good ideas. Consider also the used Hegel h80s which are going for very good prices now. They have balanced ins which sounds great. 
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