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I've never owned or tried an integrated, but if I were to be fortunate enough to obtain the DarTZeel CTH-8550, I wouldn't sure as h*ll wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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https://youtu.be/mNNS_WhiuVs Last edited by JemHadar; 06-17-2020 at 01:22 PM. |
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In my secondary system I currently have the Naim Uniti Nova all-in-one integrated, which is basically a streamer/DAC/integrated amp all in a single chassis. The amp section is class AB. It's Roon ready. Highly musical sounding unit. I now have it paired with the Sonus Faber Olympica II speakers. In the past I've had it paired with some PMC standmount speakers and the B&W 805 D3. While the Naim Uniti Nova is only conservatively rated at 80 wpc @ 8 ohms but the current delivery is very robust and didn't break a sweat driving any speakers.
The current delivery that matters most, not the wattage (power ratings). Prior to the Naim Uniti Nova, I had the McIntosh MA6900 integrated and the Naim Nova is way more musical sounding unit than the Mac. |
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Definitely look at the Naim. I went with Bryston separates earlier this year, but the Naim Uniti series is very impressive.
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Main - Roon on Synology/Sonos Port/SoTM Neo endpoints; Chord Qutest, Bryston BP-17 cubed with phono option; EAT C-sharp with Ortofon Bronze MM, Bryston cubed Amplifier; Revel F126Be on custom Atocha stands; interconnects by WireWorld, furniture by Atocha Design 'Phones Audeze LCD-3, Bryston BHA-1; Office: Sonos/Roon; OPPO HA-1, Naim NAP100 and PSB Mini-C. Media Room:, Samsung QLED QN90 series, Sonos, OPPO 205, ATI N-core driving KEF LS-50's with REL subs; furniture by Glassisimo; Kids - U-turn for vinyl, Sonos Play5; Summer Shack - Sonos, vintage Pioneer, Dynaudio Special 40's. |
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But the Naim Uniti Nova is very impressive and at $7500 it's a true bargain considering you get a very good quality streamer/DAC built in. It sounded even better than the MA8900 or any Mac integrateds. No comparison. The Naim Uniti Nova comes with Tidal & Quboz streaming apps and is Roon ready. I suggest you pair the Uniti Nova with Naim Uniti Core music server. They sounded great together. I know all Naim amplifiers outputs are conservatively rated, but the current delivery that matters, not the power ratings (wattage). The MA6900 & MA8900 are rated way more powerful than the Naim Uniti Nova at 8 ohms but the Naim didn't break a sweat driving just about any speakers with overal better sonic fidelity than the Mac integrateds or even separates. The Naim sounding effortless, musically engaging & involving, warm, relaxed laid back yet punchy with lots of energy, musical drive and highly excels in PRAT (Pace Rthym And Timing) and speed without sounding forced and analytical. I'm a big fan of Naim. My cousin owns the Naim Statement NAP S1 monoblock amps ($180k) and the Naim Statement NAC S1 linestage analog preamp ($90k) paired with his Magico M6 speakers ($175k/pair), which soon to be replaced with the flagship M9. The best setup I've ever heard at any given price points. The Naim Statement gears are cost-no-object design gears and the best separates (pre / power amps combo) I've ever heard in my life but are very expensive indeed. Last edited by Dilettante; 09-02-2020 at 04:09 AM. |
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Did you get to demo the Naim Uniti Nova?
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I recently acquired Line Magnetic's entry level tube integrated amp, the 34ia. At less than half the price, it ran circles around the PrimaLuna and Rogue Cronus Magnum amps I brought home for demos. At least, for the kind of music I listen to. Fairly simple push-pull design, with a 12AX7 input, two 12AU7 drivers, and four EL34 power tubes. The only upgrade I did to the stock tubes, so far, is a Brimar NOS tube in the AX7 slot. It can accept KT88's with the flip of a switch, but since I listen to small jazz combos and lot's of acoustic classical music, the EL34/KT77's are sweet. I love it.
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