jmstpierre
Well-known member
Hi all,
Well, I have had my ethos for a few months now , running of my Yamaha receiver (rxa2020)until I saved up a bit of cash in order to buy decent gear to make them justice.
I am after a more of a warmer sound, if this makes sense. I have listen to the ethos with some linn, luxman class a amps, and a few more brands.
Don t worry, I am not going to ask you what amp I should get or what brand.
I was always under the impression that the amp, being the last component before the speakers would have the most influence on the sound, but over the last months I started changing my opinion on that view, and starting to think that may be source and pre have the bigger impact on the overall tonal characteristics.
What is the general point of view on this topic. If I am wanting a warmer sound, should I definitely start looking for source/pre first than worry about amp or vice versa.
To be honest, a few months ago I also bought a naim uniti qute which is a streamer, amp and dac combined, and this little box absolutely rocks, in every way.
as streamer it s genius so is it s interface, the dac is great and the modest naim 30W amp is awesome. It drives my bookshelves speakers to high spl without strain.
Needless to say, that I am probably go the naim Nd5xs streamer for the ethos.
But for pre and amp m not yet decided, so reverting back o original question, how important is the pre in a system compared to the power amp.
The only thing that worries me with an expensive pre is that I see it as bait of a waiste of money and capabilities, as I d only be using on input on the pre as the nd5xs, is not only a streamer, but also a dac, so, only one output going into the pre.
However, if it turns out that the pre and source probably play more on the tonal balance then I guess I will invest in a quality pre and not so much on power amp.
Second little question:
I recently saw an add for a pair of used summit (not x) with new xstat panel for a very good price from a dealer trade in section and wondering if there would be a major improvement over my new generation ethos.
I hope to read from you soon with heaps of recommendations,
Sincerely yours
Jean
Well, I have had my ethos for a few months now , running of my Yamaha receiver (rxa2020)until I saved up a bit of cash in order to buy decent gear to make them justice.
I am after a more of a warmer sound, if this makes sense. I have listen to the ethos with some linn, luxman class a amps, and a few more brands.
Don t worry, I am not going to ask you what amp I should get or what brand.
I was always under the impression that the amp, being the last component before the speakers would have the most influence on the sound, but over the last months I started changing my opinion on that view, and starting to think that may be source and pre have the bigger impact on the overall tonal characteristics.
What is the general point of view on this topic. If I am wanting a warmer sound, should I definitely start looking for source/pre first than worry about amp or vice versa.
To be honest, a few months ago I also bought a naim uniti qute which is a streamer, amp and dac combined, and this little box absolutely rocks, in every way.
as streamer it s genius so is it s interface, the dac is great and the modest naim 30W amp is awesome. It drives my bookshelves speakers to high spl without strain.
Needless to say, that I am probably go the naim Nd5xs streamer for the ethos.
But for pre and amp m not yet decided, so reverting back o original question, how important is the pre in a system compared to the power amp.
The only thing that worries me with an expensive pre is that I see it as bait of a waiste of money and capabilities, as I d only be using on input on the pre as the nd5xs, is not only a streamer, but also a dac, so, only one output going into the pre.
However, if it turns out that the pre and source probably play more on the tonal balance then I guess I will invest in a quality pre and not so much on power amp.
Second little question:
I recently saw an add for a pair of used summit (not x) with new xstat panel for a very good price from a dealer trade in section and wondering if there would be a major improvement over my new generation ethos.
I hope to read from you soon with heaps of recommendations,
Sincerely yours
Jean