Hello,
I have been researching amplifiers to match with a pair of LS50 and after reading the reviews here I am considering trying out a Hypex power amp, most likely the Nord NC502 power amp. What I couldn't find was a lot of information on what kind of pre-amp one should pair with it and whether it matters. Nord's own offerings seem to be fairly expensive so I was wondering if any of the options in the title will do and whether there would be a noticeable difference. My source will be a minidsp ddrc 24 (which can control volume, but not in a very convenient way).
I have been researching amplifiers to match with a pair of LS50 and after reading the reviews here I am considering trying out a Hypex power amp, most likely the Nord NC502 power amp. What I couldn't find was a lot of information on what kind of pre-amp one should pair with it and whether it matters. Nord's own offerings seem to be fairly expensive so I was wondering if any of the options in the title will do and whether there would be a noticeable difference. My source will be a minidsp ddrc 24 (which can control volume, but not in a very convenient way).