- Apr 8, 2010
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Hello all!
Just wondered which amp/dac you would recommend? Please bear in mind the costs too. I can't go higher than these and these are my only three to opt for.
1 - Naim XS with Arcam rDac (costs around £1200 2nd hand / ex demo)
2 - Cyrus 8XPD (£1100 ex demo)
3 - Audiolab 8200 integrated amp with Arcam rDac (around £950 new)
I have tried all of them but it's always hard to distinguish, as they were in different places. All sounded pretty good, but other users with more experience / owned or demo'd these amps for longer will have a better informed opinion. Is the audiolab anywhere near the naim or Cyrus in terms of quality? It retails for nearly 50% of the price when new.
My speakers are Spendor A5, love them to bits. But would need something that doesn't make them sound too smooth, i like warm bass with some good brightness on top.
Thank you so much!
Just wondered which amp/dac you would recommend? Please bear in mind the costs too. I can't go higher than these and these are my only three to opt for.
1 - Naim XS with Arcam rDac (costs around £1200 2nd hand / ex demo)
2 - Cyrus 8XPD (£1100 ex demo)
3 - Audiolab 8200 integrated amp with Arcam rDac (around £950 new)
I have tried all of them but it's always hard to distinguish, as they were in different places. All sounded pretty good, but other users with more experience / owned or demo'd these amps for longer will have a better informed opinion. Is the audiolab anywhere near the naim or Cyrus in terms of quality? It retails for nearly 50% of the price when new.
My speakers are Spendor A5, love them to bits. But would need something that doesn't make them sound too smooth, i like warm bass with some good brightness on top.
Thank you so much!