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NuForce vs Red Wine

I am looking for insight into the differences that others have heard in a direct comparison of the NuForce Ref9 V2Se and the RWA .2's (30 or 70). I currently own the Ref 9V2's and would like to upgrade to the Se's. But there is so much good word on the street about the RWA units, that I am considering trying their units. Opinions?

Thanks.

John
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mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
IMHO, I think You should.
I liked what I heard.....
It would be ideal to have them both
for a comparison in your own system.
tweak1
870 posts
 
Unless you are sure the rest of your system is superior to your amps, then and only then, think amp upgrade.
paulfolbrecht
586 posts
 
NuForce: Cold, sterile, analytical.

Red Wine: Warm, engaging, very pure.

Have owned both.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I have recently auditioned the NuForce Ref 9SE V2. In my system, they were surprisingly good and they had none of the cold, sterile and analytical characteristics of the Ref 8.02 I heard a few years prior.

They were musical, and grain free. No top end or upper midrange etch.

The only thing they lacked in my system was drive and punch in the mids. Had they possessed these elements, I'd have likely bought them...and I was a vociferous critic of the NuForce sound prior to this audition.
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