Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2


Have ordered a pair of Sopra 2 in white (interestingly, it is referred to as Stormtrooper by some users which l really agree) and a Esoteric N05.  Due to space limitation, thinking of an integrated amp to complete the system and the shortlisted are:
Simaudio Moon 600i
Naim Supernait 2
Hegel

Any Sopra 2 owners (or potential owners) have comment?

Need to shop cables too but would leave this later. 
syk

Showing 1 response by mmrkaic

Go with Micromega. I have it and run Focal Arias 936 with it -- very nice. Or, go for the Benchmark AHB2, the best amplifier on the planet, bar none!

I don't think that any of the three amplifiers on your list should qualify.

1. Simaudio Moon 600i seems to have adequate THD, but looks really ugly. Also, I found amplifiers without global feedback to be a fad.

2. Naim Supernait 2 ii -- unsatisfying noise floor (See the Stereophile review).

3. Hegel -- some of their amps have bad thermal management (again, see a review in the Stereophile).