Nuforce STA200

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My purchase of the amp was necessitated when one of my monoblock amps blew out. I was looking for something that was relatively inexpensive that would hold me over until I could figure out whether I was going to purchase something in the price range of a Bryston 3BSST, Simaudio W3/W5, etc. To my surprise the damn thing sounds as good as others have commented and with my modest apartment it drives speakers as loud as my neighbors can stand.

I bought one of these probably about a year ago. Haven't tried it yet. I bought a Schiit Sage preamp to go with it. Has anyone tried the Saga with it? I've been wondering if the gains will match each other.

The Saga and STA 200 work well together. The input gain on the amp will easily allow you to use the Saga in passive mode, which I prefer over the tube stage. It is of course personal, and you might like the added color and roundness of the tube sound. Note : It also has to do with your source's voltage output and power supply design, when using it in passive mode. Enjoy ! MrD.

Thanks, MrD!


I probably won't use my system until I have the room ready. And that could be a while yet. But it sounds like this STA 200 is really a nice sounding amp, regardless of price. I have a Freya on my main system, and love the adjustability of the Schitt preamps with the passive and tube choice. Some songs on my main system sounds more transparent and detailed with the passive, even though I use the tube section of the Freya more.

Hi MrD-

Are you using a dac with the STA-200?  If so, which one?  I think we’re both using the same passive pre amp.  I’m using a CEntrance dac mini, but thinking of upgrading.