The best amps I've had in my system -- to me -- were McIntosh MC-501s. Sonically, they were as close to perfect as I've ever heard. My wife hated them, I was going to spend money on other things, so out they went. I had an eVo 200.2 for a while (along with the splendid Pre2) and was quite happy with it. I've have Sunfire and far less expensive Carvers this year, too, and they worked well.
My reaction to Nuforce is mixed. The first demo pair I got were noisey. So, I sent them back. They came back somewhat better...but not by much. There was lots of back and forth, I read the well-known Six Moons review, and then I decided to can Nuforce. I only have the set now because we're moving overseas and the convenience of an amp that doesn't require a trip to a service center for voltage changes is great. Honestly, I liked them at first -- and there is a lot to like about them. The noise issue is gone, bass is terrific, etc. Still, I have heard better in the imaging deparment. Hence my interest in the Ref 1000s -- I respect the company, etc. As for the high-end roll-off, well, better that than flipping up the top-end. -- highdudgeon Relax. It's about the music. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ highdudgeon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2195 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29704 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
