How would this work?

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited June 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
Totem Hawks

Rogue Audio Metis - pre

Bel Canto eVo 200.2 - Amp - I have the first two, but am deciding as to whether or not I need this to replace my NAD C272 (interested?). What are your candid thoughts on the proposed setup?

Thanks

Mike aka Solidsqual aka Squeel
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2007
    No matter how good it may sound on paper, there is no way to know until you put it all together. Buy the Bel Canto (used if possible), keep the NAD till you try out the new amp then sell the one you least prefer.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2007
    The Hawks are a bit tough to drive at 6 ohms and a sensitivity of 86db...
    both amps seem up to the task spec-wise, however.

    How much do you have the Bel Canto lined up for?

    edit: of course, Shack speaks wisely
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited June 2007
    I don't know how Bel Canto would match with this setup. From my own experience, Bel Canto amp is extreme quiet, but it sounds very edgy and dry. It is just me, but you might like this type of sound.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited June 2007
    Source?

    If it's still the oppo I would get your source in line (or above) the rest of your equipment and then worry about upgrading your amp.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    Fair enough . . . . I do still have the Oppo. I like the fact that it plays SACD and DVD-A. Any thoughts on a good Universal Player that would give me the sound of your Arcam :)
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited June 2007
    Forget the universal player, you have yet to reach the limits in performance of your regular CD's. I'm willing to bet a regular CD player in the same price range as a universal player will close the gap in sound quality between regular CD's and SACD/DVD-A. It's just not worth it in my opinion.

    However if I were to pony up for a universal player, I'd have the McCormack UDP-1 at the top of my list. I love Steve McCormack's products.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    tryrrthg: PM sent.
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  • mldennison
    mldennison Posts: 307
    edited June 2007
    SolidSqual,
    If I were in your shoes, I would also consider and external DAC. It would allow you to keep the flexibility of the Oppo (which has really good picture quality, right?) as well as upgrading the performance of your regular CD's. Just something else to consider...
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  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited June 2007
    mldennison wrote: »
    SolidSqual,
    If I were in your shoes, I would also consider and external DAC. It would allow you to keep the flexibility of the Oppo (which has really good picture quality, right?) as well as upgrading the performance of your regular CD's. Just something else to consider...

    Definitely something you should consider. A few months ago I wanted to upgrade my source and tried several options, including a McCormack UDP-1. It's a very nice piece, but I ultimately went with an external DAC for two reasons: First, it gave me better redbook playback; second, I didn't find the SACD playback of the McCormack to be much, if any, of an improvement over my Denon 2900. YMMV.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited June 2007
    Wow great suggestion . . . I keep forgetting about buying a good DAC.
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