Coot,
Keep in mind that the new amp is likely revealing or relating what is fed into it differently than before. If "digital edginess" is heard, I'd say it is quite possible that changes to input might address that. My Class D Bel Cantos are very revealing. I hear major differences in that regard even with changing ICs. Also definitely with DACs. Not so much on digital source, but my digital source is Wifi connected to remote music server with Toslink connection out to DAC. USB connections alone can vary quite a bit case by case as well as I understand it, though I have no experience with those. Personally, I would steer away from USB conenctions myself unless willing to experiment with different implementations.
Just some thoughts to point out that any new issues heardwith new amps may or may not be amps fault. A/B comparisons/testing with different gear might be needed to sort through.
That is my favorite version of St. Saens ORgan Symphony as well. Not perfect but a very fulfilling analog rendition no doubt.
Keep in mind that the new amp is likely revealing or relating what is fed into it differently than before. If "digital edginess" is heard, I'd say it is quite possible that changes to input might address that. My Class D Bel Cantos are very revealing. I hear major differences in that regard even with changing ICs. Also definitely with DACs. Not so much on digital source, but my digital source is Wifi connected to remote music server with Toslink connection out to DAC. USB connections alone can vary quite a bit case by case as well as I understand it, though I have no experience with those. Personally, I would steer away from USB conenctions myself unless willing to experiment with different implementations.
Just some thoughts to point out that any new issues heardwith new amps may or may not be amps fault. A/B comparisons/testing with different gear might be needed to sort through.
That is my favorite version of St. Saens ORgan Symphony as well. Not perfect but a very fulfilling analog rendition no doubt.