aberyclark

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Nuforce STA200
I am now shopping for a high end pre amp-power amp for my main system (the STA 200 is in main system until ---then it moves to a second system with my NOVA Pre). I slightly adjusted speaker position for the wider soundstage that the Nuforce brings... 
Job Integrated Amp.
Although discontinued and only few remain (as of now), this, I believe is a lower watt version of the Job 225. I have been quite impressed with tonal character https://www.amazon.com/NuForce-STA200-160-watt-Power-Amplifier-Swiss-design/dp/B01552AK... 
Need a preamp with tone controls!
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Need a preamp with tone controls!
This may not be an option, but here is what I’ve done. Since I purchased a new amp, minor things like noise really stands out ( zu omen def speakers). Before, I had a Pioneer EQ in my chain for night time listening ( minor low end boost...mainly u... 
Nuforce STA200
I’m thinking of the Schiit Freya preamp. Can run in passive mode as wellhttp://www.schiit.com/products/freya 
Pro-Ject analog Pre Amp looks decent
I may give then a ring. Thanks Also looking at th Sciit Freya. Cn run in passive mode as well. http://www.schiit.com/products/freya 
Nuforce STA200
It will improve for another week or two. It’s an exceptional amp and bargainI was totally surprised with how the low end seemed to go deeper and wider. In the past when I have purchased equipment, I’ve noticed a slight high end "taming" (especiall... 
Nuforce STA200
After 24 hours of continuous power and background music playing, I did another round of listening. I was thrilled with the amp out of the box. The amp seems to be slightly more "silky" and the low end seems to have "blossomed" FLOABT. I did not th... 
How Is MQA Fareing?
MQA needs a midline non USB  ( $400. - $1200 ) DAC. All I keep hearing in TAS and SP is MQA, MQA, MQA. You either have low end USB portable Dacs. Or high priced Dacs ( Brookly, Manhattan) .  Even Meridians mid priced "direct dac" is not MQA ready.... 
Nuforce STA200
I'm happy with the way it sounds out of the box. I'll be curious , after more hours of usage, how characteristics will improve.  
Nuforce STA200
The amp arrived yesterday and I started listening. I have not fully broken in.This amp is quite heavy for its size and built like a tank. Soundstage goes beyond speakers. So much better than my old B&K.Sounds lika a veil lifted off the sound. ... 
Schiit Vidar.... Anyone heard one yet?
Yep, I've been following various threads on Headfi.org, Superbestaudiofriends and computeraudiophile.  I can only think of 3 or 4 owners that have reported issues.  It's hard to quantify this as people are much more likely to report a problem that... 
Schiit Vidar.... Anyone heard one yet?
The review samples sent to The Computer Audiophile reviewer had major problems and had to be returned. Looks like a couple of other purchasers had a few issues. I do give Schiit credit, they participate on the forum and try to help make things rig... 
Latest Absolute Sound
Maybe Art Dudley just didn't like the Peachtree..That is probably correct. Just a little sarcasm.  
Nuforce STA200
That may be a good Pre option for the Bedroom.