Amp for LS50

Help Help!!

I’m about to pull the trigger on something and I need some final help!

I’ve narrowed it down to the following:
-NuPrime IDA 16 ($1250)
-Rogue Audio Sphinx 2 ($1200)
-McCormack DNA1 Deluxe ($1000+$300-$400 for what preamp??)
-Hegel H160 ($1500, more than I want to spend)
-Outlaw RR2160 ($799!  Allows me to put in nice new carpet in my listening room)

I’m leaning towards the NuPrime because of the reviews, price, the dac is a plus, aesthetics are nice but am concerned about the synergy with the Kef LS50’s.  I see that the NuPrime doesn’t double down in power from 8 to 4 ohms, other than that, it looks great!  I have read all the reviews on the NuPrime so I can’t find many other reviews with it being paired with LS50’s.

@b_limo 

I've had the NuPrime IDA-16 for about two years and can wholeheartedly recommend it. As Vade Foster of TAS found out it was an excellent match for the LS50. 

The Outlaw RR2160 is an intriguing choice. It has received very good reviews and the bass management is a big plus. With the added bonus that you could get new carpet for the listening from.

Those two amps  would be my top choices from you list. I wish you good luck with your decision.

Cheers,

Scott

I thought I’d go ahead and update the thread with what I ended up purchasing...

sooo, I found a good deal on a B&K Reference 4420 and a McCormack Micro Line Drive.  I paid $625 for both so I came in under budget and ended up with a system that should keep me content for a week or two ;)

This is my first B&K amp I’ve had and I’m enjoying it!  I feel like I stole it at $275!  Thanks Luis, I appreciate you!

Thanks for the input everyone!  I took long looks at everything suggested and learned about some new gear so Thank You!

Happy listening!!

@b_limo 

That's great. I bet the McCormack and B&K go great together, enjoy.

Cheers,

Scott