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The Purifi modules will work just fine, if you're going Class D, which I have no issues with and would be my preference if I were buying new amps.
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Help needed amplifiers for Blade Meta 2
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Don't bother with the M23, just get the c298
Try the Benchmark amps
A proud owner of Blade 2 Metas here 
(And my 1st post – hello everyone)
I own Blade 2 Metas with NAD M23 and NAD M66. I chose NAD M66 b/c I wanted something more "modern" (not only modern-looking): Tidal Connect, Spotify, DIRAC, display, etc. There isn't that many to choose from, unfortunately. Then I needed to add more power – so I added M23. I considered C298 but I have both of them exposed and I didn't like the idea of having two-completely different looking devices (or rather I liked the idea of two that are from the same line).
Don't get me wrong – they sound great, I love them. It's just that when I heard them at the dealer's they sounded MUCH (much) better with Musical Fidelity NuVista 800.2 . I don't know if it was the room (maybe, mine isn't very well suited for listening sessions, I will be moving soon) but I wonder sometimes whether it wasn't the NuVista after all that was making the difference.
(And my 1st post – hello everyone)I own Blade 2 Metas with NAD M23 and NAD M66. I chose NAD M66 b/c I wanted something more "modern" (not only modern-looking): Tidal Connect, Spotify, DIRAC, display, etc. There isn't that many to choose from, unfortunately. Then I needed to add more power – so I added M23. I considered C298 but I have both of them exposed and I didn't like the idea of having two-completely different looking devices (or rather I liked the idea of two that are from the same line).
Don't get me wrong – they sound great, I love them. It's just that when I heard them at the dealer's they sounded MUCH (much) better with Musical Fidelity NuVista 800.2 . I don't know if it was the room (maybe, mine isn't very well suited for listening sessions, I will be moving soon) but I wonder sometimes whether it wasn't the NuVista after all that was making the difference.
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KEF will use complex x-overs to get a flat response and enough resistors(my R105/3's had a +50ct parts in that 4 way x-over) and amps will make an audible difference. Regarding my Blades the Hegel h360, h590 and lastly mc611's all changed the presentation at low and moderate volumes. The massive MC611's offered the best resolution and bass at low volumes so they stayed. I figured if I'm going to pony up for a $30k pair of speakers I might as well try to get what i'm paying for.A proud owner of Blade 2 Metas here
I own Blade 2 Metas with NAD M23 and NAD M66. I chose NAD M66 b/c I wanted something more "modern" (not only modern-looking): Tidal Connect, Spotify, DIRAC, display, etc. There isn't that many to choose from, unfortunately. Then I needed to add more power – so I added M23. I considered C298 but I have both of them exposed and I didn't like the idea of having two-completely different looking devices (or rather I liked the idea of two that are from the same line).
Don't get me wrong – they sound great, I love them. It's just that when I heard them at the dealer's they sounded MUCH (much) better with Musical Fidelity NuVista 800.2 . I don't know if it was the room (maybe, mine isn't very well suited for listening sessions, I will be moving soon) but I wonder sometimes whether it wasn't the NuVista after all that was making the difference.
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I have the ATI 542 hypex dual differential amp and it is pretty faultless. Note that ATI uses linear power supplies, not switch mode. They are still big and heavy. It is powerful, neutral and reliable. It has powered everything from Kef to spendors. Recommended!
So you chose double MC611 over H590? I heard good things about Hegel (also, it's all-in-one which is also an advantage for me; I'm big not-fan of McIntosh design
).Two MC611 cost as much as Kef Blade 2 Meta
so you doubled the price of the set.
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Two Mc611's retail for $18k if bought new at retail. I don't shop new hifi because depreciation would take me out of this hobby fast. The h590 was too tight with too much control of the blades so I sold it for the price I paid for it after trying the 611's. I hear a lot of dislike for Mac and tbh I decided they were overpriced crap boxed pretty for folk with more money than brains many years ago. I sold my Revel salon 2's because they sounded dull and lifeless with my power amp at the time, (a 250/425 wpc H360) to a guy that powered them with the mac's and I became a believer. The Blades sound truly stunning with them. The NS5000's sound better with the slightly warm, punchy sound of the H360. Just kidding with the audophile blather, but it has been surprising how some speakers can sound different when i change the amps.
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Maybe not enough power?A proud owner of Blade 2 Metas here
I own Blade 2 Metas with NAD M23 and NAD M66. I chose NAD M66 b/c I wanted something more "modern" (not only modern-looking): Tidal Connect, Spotify, DIRAC, display, etc. There isn't that many to choose from, unfortunately. Then I needed to add more power – so I added M23. I considered C298 but I have both of them exposed and I didn't like the idea of having two-completely different looking devices (or rather I liked the idea of two that are from the same line).
Don't get me wrong – they sound great, I love them. It's just that when I heard them at the dealer's they sounded MUCH (much) better with Musical Fidelity NuVista 800.2 . I don't know if it was the room (maybe, mine isn't very well suited for listening sessions, I will be moving soon) but I wonder sometimes whether it wasn't the NuVista after all that was making the difference.
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They are so ugly!
They are in the open so esthetic is important.
What do you use?
Not the same model but looking at these measurements I'm not sure I'd be going anywhere near that brand
Hegel H95 Review (Streaming Amplifier)
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Hegel H95 integrated amplifier with DAC and streaming support. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $2000. The H95 looks pretty nice: I really like the large, high resolution and very responsive graphic display. What I don't like is...
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BeeKay
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According to spec it's 380W into 4Ohm. That should be enough for the Blades.
Benchmark monos.
Thighsofsteel
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Hmm. Is this part of a trend to use XLRs without latches? Same for Buckeye.
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No! You think?
I think my Buckeye looks the business.
Alternatively, hide then. They are just amps, after all.
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How about Nord Acoustic have they been measured by Amir or other reputable sources?
Nord Three 1ET9040BA MB MKII Mono Block Power Amplifier - Nord Acoustics Ltd
The Nord Three MB is our Flagship Purifi EIGENTAKT 1ET9040BA mono block amplifier. Consisting of amp module, Hypex PSU and our own custom designed input
nordacoustics.co.uk
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Better than Purify?
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