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Integrated amp with dac - opinions?

Hello,

it must be my very first post here. I'm called Max and live in Italy.
Is there a truly musical integrated with digital inputs?

I'm reducing my boxes and re-designing my replay needs in the home. I think I'd like to use my Oppo DV980H as optical drive into just one box of serious quality and two loudspeakers.

Experienced opinions are very welcome. Thanks and regards to all members.

Max
maxbertola
jrinkerptdnet
426 posts
 
try to find one with multiple digital inputs and is preferably upgradable (firm ware upgrades, software upgrades, hot swappable boards) as technology changes. I would probably not purchase anything that did not include a USB input at this point in time either (asynchronus USB). others may disagree
soix
2,133 posts
 
Not sure what your price range is, but the Hegel H300 looks like it would be worth a look. Best of luck.
sturgl
24 posts
 
Hi Max,

I bought a NAD M2 not long ago. After a looong break-in, and spending some time on speaker placement, I can say the sound very much what I was looking for. It is quite detailed, revealing and dynamic - and it circumvents the DAC.

I agree with Jrinkerptdnet - something upgradeable makes a bunch of sense (the M2 is not). I believe the new NAD 390DD is one such amplifier. (I'm not trying to advertise for NAD, just so-happen to know of the 390DD, and of course own the M2)
maxbertola OP
1 posts
 
Hi,

thanks for the replies and suggestions. I'll check all the gear and do some thinking.

Max
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