Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!

@deep_333 My #16 is likely a little less detailed than the 150 and 250. Doug said the 150 has some newer electronics that affect the top end. I think similar to the CODA S5.5 amp (mentioned above) in that aspect.

My #16 works great with the NS5000 in almost all respects, except that it is not an uber detailed amp (some people think it is). I think we maybe after the same type of amp for the NS5000. Since the speaker sounds so good (coherent), I want all the details in the recording to come out of the speaker. That is where my interest for the SimAudio North Collection comes from (an uber detailed amp). 

Doug said that the real magic comes from the $8k Voltage amp that is hooked up to the 150/250 amp. That cannot be used for the #16 amp.

Destination HiFi in LA has the 150 for demo. I never made it down for a listen.

CH Precision M1.1 did exactly this for my system. I was not expecting such a dramatic improvement with just an amplifier change, but it was there.

If maximum resolution and the best circuit design is what you are after, perhaps consider a power amplifier from Gilbert Yeung. No one makes a better power supply and every one is hand built to order, so even if you have any special requests, they can be accommodated. A base set of 150w into 8 ohm monoblocs (300 into 4) would be $14k. 

Bel Canto Class D range punches way above their price point....a nice used one is a great way to start.

Simaudio is great, it always impresses me at Axpona. They give incredible detail, tonality, and midrange with Wilson Sasha. I have Sasha DAW and Hegel 590, very detailed high frequency, very tight clear base, but midrange is not matching perfectly. My next upgrade will be Simaudio, there is something special about their products. I prefer to Dan Dagostino.