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SS Amp Preference for DeVore Fidelity Silverbacks

I run my Silverbacks with either a Luxman MQ-88 (colder months) or a Nagra PSA (warmer months). The pre is a Shindo Masseto. I love both of these amps, which expectedly have very different sonic signatures. I am upgrading another system by incorporating the Nagra, so I am in the market for a very good SS amp for my Silverbacks. Hoping to get some recommendations based on actual listening experience with the recommended amp(s) and the Silverbacks (preferably) or other DeVore Fidelity speakers. The amp I choose will necessarily need to run cool to warm, so class A amps are unfortunately not an option for me. As always, thank you in advance for all comments!
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weebeesdad
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Darrin, care to elaborate?? Thanks.....
rhythmace4218
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I have heard the Devore's at a few shows powered with Dan's amps and was really impressed every time with the synergy. I am a tube guy, but for the money I like Dan's ss designs. I remember sitting down at the show to listen to this pairing and thinking how little there was to criticize. The devores have such a laid back, very natural way about them that is utterly musical, and the modwright gear preserved this, but added a little jump factor to the presentation. The sound was excellent at the frequency extremes and the midrange still had texture and musicality in spades. I've had the opportunity to listen to Dan's gear in other systems and have consistently been impressed time after time. I hope this helps.

Darrin
mmeysarosh
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I had an opportunity to listen to a early prototype of the Nines with JD via Shindo/Accuphase (it was very good) and spoke briefly with him about amps. He was certainly favoring tubes overall but I do recall him mentioning the Pass XA series and Sim Audio.
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scottmac62
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I would go with Naim all the way and I would
consider myself a tube lover. I have a 300B
integrated amp and a Naim XS integrated amp.
The Naim has won out in every category even
vocals. I am getting the in your room presence
on vocals with Naim.

However, the Niam is not your typical plug and
play. You do need at least 12 feet length of the
Niam Naca5 speaker wire with deltron plugs, which
is inexpensive, but believe me it just sounds right.
I also have the Teddycap mrkiii power suply. Highly
recommended. To get truy holographic imaging I use
Synergistic Research Powercell SE, Hologram A, Hologram D,
Apex ic's and T2. The Naim and Teddycap are powered by Audience
PDC, also highly recommended. Also, recommended are the
Audioprism ground control spades and rca's. They will give
you more width, depth, detail and improved timbre. I hear
the Walker HDL's are also worth the investment.

This combo has given me a remarkable holographic sound stage
with tons of air while giving a musical presentation that sounds like music. The Niam/DeVore combination is the most
emotionally captivating gear I have experience.

Also, since the Silverbacks are very efficient, I doubt that
you would even need Naim separates.
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