Originally Posted by
JonR
I remember being amazed at some of the low-level information that got picked up during the home dem. If detail and insight is your bag, the A60 will be a no-brainer I should think!
This tallies exactly with what I've found - the NVA amp also isn't too kind to some duff recordings but tbh I'm not that bothered. On the other hand, its dynamic shading is better than the valve amp, the ability to differentiate between tenuto/legato and stronger, more accented attack is very clear. Speaking in analogies, it's as if the music has been in for a service and all the nuts and bolts have been torqued up properly, but not to the detriment of freedom of expression.
The valve amp definitely majors on tonal clues - on vocals it is superb for example - but the NVA bites back, being more articulate and nimble with much better bass. Plenty of swings and roundabouts here, but simply loads to enjoy from both camps. I may try the P50/A30 combination tomorrow and report back.
Richard.
Round & round bits: LP12/Cirkus/Kore/Herc II/Roksan Nima/Hana EL
Megabits: Bluesound Node 2i/TEAC UD-H01 dac
Making it louder bits: Phonostage: Dynavector P75 Amp: Cyrus 8vs/PSX-R Speakers: Royd Sintra II
Connecting it together bits i/c's: Flashback Premier. Speaker cables: Van Damme Hifi