Hi fellow audiophiles,

I need some insight from everyone. I have done tons of research on different amplifier types, brands, power ratings etc. I have narrowed down my selection to a handful of amplifiers and cannot decide which one to choose to my pair with my new Revel F208s.

I currently use a 5 year old Marrantz AV receiver as a DAC, which I will upgrade in the future. My current amplifier is a Emotiva A2 that has served me well, but I need something with a little more current as the bass response seems a little anemic compared to what I heard in the show room.

I have been looking at either a Hypex NC500 or Purifi 1ET400A model from Nord Audio or VTV. Nord Audio for aesthetics and quality. VTV for bang for your buck to performance ratio. I have also been considering the Parasound A23 or a Monolith 2x200 which seems to be manufactured by the reputable ATI. Any recommendations or insight?

For my future DAC, I have been considering the MiniDSP SHD or the Camridge CXN V2 if that makes a significant difference.