[moonsetflies]

Hello. Looking for an integrated amp/dac combo or a separate amp + dac to power my Swans M1S speakers and for use with several pairs of headphones.
 
Sound qualities I appreciate: Fast speed (for detail/separation/clarity/and especially punch), good imaging/staging, and richness, with a touch of warmth.
 
I love the idea of something tube based so that I never get bored rolling tubes
But I am just as open to solid state if you believe that is a better route to go these days.
 
 
Here is the spec sheet for my speakers
http://www.abiaudio.com/M1_M1S_1.pdf
 
 
Some considerations so far:
 
Peachtree Audio Decco2 Integrated Amp/Dac (Tubes!)
Maverick D1 or D2 Dac/Pre-amp + Maverick A1 Power Amp (Tubes!)
Marantz PM5004 + NuForce uDac-2
Fiio A1 + NuForce uDac-2 (cheap route)
DTA-100a + NuForce uDac-2 (cheap route)
NuForce Dia (Solid state amp+dac combo)
 
Would like to keep it under $500
Willing to buy used to save $!
 
THANKS! 
 

 

[eclipes]

take a look at the Yulong D100 or AudioGd products. Heard that the Grant Fidelity TubeDAC-11 is pretty decent for the money.

 

[moonsetflies]

I really like the idea of the TubeDAC-11, what would you recommend for a power amp or integrated amp to pair with that and the Swans? Thanks Eclipes

 

[eclipes]

Yeah because im also considering the tubeDAC-11 myself as well haha. I personally don't have any significant amps that i could recommend but WooAudio products shoud be quite good. Wow i could just imagine you setting up a crazy setup with the Swans right now...envyyy

 
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I really like the idea of the TubeDAC-11, what would you recommend for a power amp or integrated amp to pair with that and the Swans? Thanks Eclipes

 

 

[moonsetflies]

So... now I have an ACURUS A100, Grant Fidelity TubeDAC-11, and the Swan M1S's... it looks amazing and sounds great! Thanks for your suggestion on the Swans Eclipes. I actually purchased the ACURUS from the same person I got the Swans from so it worked out great! I will post more after the tube is burned in more.