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Should I Upgrade from an Edge G8 amp to the Edge NL-12 amp??

I have an Edge system now with an Edge G2 preamp and Edge G8 amp. I like it, it’s detailed & resolving, but just not in love with it. It doesn’t seem to have the punch in the speakers I thought the pair would produce. Maybe it’s cabling or source, or speakers. I was considering a power upgrade to the Edge NL-12 to improve on it. Any thoughts pro or con? Or could I do better going in a different direction. I'm open to all suggestions.

Thanks.


EDIT: This is for a secondary system in a 15x22’ room.

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Dynamics & punch is probably be the best description. (Sorry, don't have a better description.)  I've rotated between the Totem Forest, Monitor Audio GS10 bookshelf and Aerial Acoustic 5B bookshelf.  So far the Aerials seem the liveliest of the group with the Edge equipment.  They all produce different degrees of bass, with the Aerial producing a surprising amount given the sealed design. 
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Agreed.  That's what I thought, that the Aerials were in fact the most difficult to drive, but seemingly sounded the best.  Sealed design perhaps has something to do with that. I don't know for sure.

The cabling in this system is Audience Au24 single ended interconnects (the Edge is not a balanced design) and Crystal Clear Audio Studio Reference speaker cables (still in the breaking-in period with about 50 hours).  Thoughts?

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jond-  Good point, and thank you for the review info.  Each system has its components that it is most synergistic with.  Originally I thought the Forest Totems would be the better speaker choice.  But I'm on the same page thinking perhaps another medium-sized floor stander should be considered. Suggestions welcome.  And, from the original question, would an upgrade to the larger NL-12 amp be of benefit to me?

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fossda-   What is the difference between the NL-12 and NL-12.1?
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Yes... I am upgrading to the Maker Audio NL 14+ mono amps.  Maker Audio is formerly Edge Audio, with the same lineage and designer, Tom Maker. Now looking for a suitable preamp (suggestions welcomed) for these mono blocks amps.
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