they have been doing it as long as anyone
Bel Canto is another but a more recent adopter
Bel Canto is another but a more recent adopter
Downsize to Digital Integrated Amplifiers?
I am planning to shift to Computer Audio completely and am looking forward to downsize my existing setup (Pre+Power+CDP+Computer) without a downgrade in audio quality.
Digital Integrated Amplifiers like NAD M2, Esoteric AI-10 that accept direct digital inputs (analog inputs also) look promising to me. These amplifiers eliminate the necessity of a preamplifier, interconnect cables, and digital to analog conversion before the preamplifier; thus reducing the space occupied. In addition, digital amplifiers are more efficient, and do not heat up.
Do you think this is a move in the right direction? Digital Integrated Amplifiers seems to be the future to me. I would appreciate if you could add whatever your experiences / opinions are regarding this question.
http://esoteric.teac.com/amplifiers_&_preamps/ai-10
http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-amplifiers/M2-Direct-Digital-Amplifier
http://nadelectronics.com/img/datasheets/M2-white-paper-EU-Web.pdf
Digital Integrated Amplifiers like NAD M2, Esoteric AI-10 that accept direct digital inputs (analog inputs also) look promising to me. These amplifiers eliminate the necessity of a preamplifier, interconnect cables, and digital to analog conversion before the preamplifier; thus reducing the space occupied. In addition, digital amplifiers are more efficient, and do not heat up.
Do you think this is a move in the right direction? Digital Integrated Amplifiers seems to be the future to me. I would appreciate if you could add whatever your experiences / opinions are regarding this question.
http://esoteric.teac.com/amplifiers_&_preamps/ai-10
http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-amplifiers/M2-Direct-Digital-Amplifier
http://nadelectronics.com/img/datasheets/M2-white-paper-EU-Web.pdf