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Amp. For Wharfedale evo 4.3

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Hi, i'm looking sugestion for amplifier to drive Wharfedale evo 4.3 speakera. I have just oredered new speakers, atm i have small NAD c320. Any one some expereance in driving evo's 4.3.; Room 3,5x8 m, digital/vinyl 65-35%, r'n'r, fimale vocal, random misic i guess .....

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Where are you located? Most listening is done using between five and ten watts per channel, continuos. So, you could hook up your new speakers to your current amp and see if it works for you. If not, I'd suggest the WiiM Amp or WiiM Amp Pro depending on wheth you need Apple Air Play.

Your new speakers have an 89dB sensitivity. Which is very good. And, recommended amp power is from 25 to 125 wpc. Either WiiM amp should work. However, you'll need a phono amp. The WiiM amps have analogue input but no phono amp capabilities.
 
Within the same IAG group and Class AB amps… Audiolab 7000a if you like a neutral amp. Leak 230 if you prefer a warm amp.

For lower distortion the are multiple class D amps. From fosi audio to purifi

For vintage distorted sound… valvule amps.

You should try many alternatives in other to find the one you like more. Some user prefer the cleaner alternative and others the warmer and vintage sound.
 
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This speaker may require an amplifier with more power than your NAD C320.

The speaker, assuming similarities to the Evo 4.4, has relatively high and rising impedance from 100 Hz and below, so even if the NAD has dynamic power reserves in low impedances, it might not have the required voltage swing to supply enough power in the bass.

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However, it is depending on the usual factors such as listening distance, desired volume, and musical preferences.
 
Thank you for your suggestion's, i will try whit my NAD but somhow i expect that it will lack of power, don't have too much experiance but will see, for now WiiM looks like good idea, so I guess will try something in that direction, ... like all in audio industy it all comes to subjective feel for music do you like or not something :)
 
Thank you for your suggestion's, i will try whit my NAD but somhow i expect that it will lack of power, don't have too much experiance but will see, for now WiiM looks like good idea, so I guess will try something in that direction, ... like all in audio industy it all comes to subjective feel for music do you like or not something :)
There is the new WiiM Vibelink Amp to consider.
 
Thank you for your suggestion's, i will try whit my NAD but somhow i expect that it will lack of power, don't have too much experiance but will see, for now WiiM looks like good idea, so I guess will try something in that direction, ... like all in audio industy it all comes to subjective feel for music do you like or not something :)
You can find a used NAD C370, 372, or 375 for a very low price. This way, you can stick with NAD for its familiar look and feel while ensuring plenty of power for your new speakers.
 
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