NVA Amps.

[pobox-123]

Hello,

Just out of curiosity (Like always) is anyone here using NVA amplification? How do these amps sound?

Plus, does NVA amps sound very alike to Naim?

Kind Regards,
Shane.

[Theo]

I use NVA amps in a second system (NVA Phono 1, P50sa pre, 2 x A80 mono power). They are very "neutral", and certainly don't draw attention to themselves - the source material shines through at all times. Others will disagree, but I feel that the Naim amps I've had (old style Chrome) impart a certain forward quality to the music they portray: the NVA amps don't. I've only heard the newer Naim variations at Hifi shows, which is never the best method of showing your best qualities, so I can't really do a more recent comparison.

I find that NVA amps are closer to Exposure in sound signature than Naim - IMHO of course.

[pobox-123]

Very interesting. What speakers are you using with the NVA?

[Theo]

They prefer simple crossover stuff, e.g. old Royds, Neats, etc. Having said that, I'm using them with Isobariks, and they work well.

[kevjones]

I am buying a set of A80s and Royds were recommended to me too.