Nagra Classic Tube Dac or MSB Reference Dac

[Woots]

Any one have experience with both? Have Audio Research Ref6SE preamp and Ref160S amp with Wilson Alexia. Transparent Reference cabling, cords, XLR. Demoed the MSB in home. Very pleased with performance.
Thanks
Woots

 

[Zeotrope]

Hi, as mentioned in the other thread you started, I would check out the very detailed Brazilian reviews, as he has tested both.
Spoiler alert: he prefers the Nagra.

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[Woots]

Hi, as mentioned in the other thread you started, I would check out the very detailed Brazilian reviews, as he has tested both.
Spoiler alert: he prefers the Nagra.

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Zeotrope,

I did get the Nagra Classic Tube Dac and have had it for one year now. I love it. Now I am looking at comparing CH Precision to Nagra for pre amps and amps. I think you responded to my other thread. Seems like we have the same taste.

 

[Zeotrope]

Yes, indeed! The same reviewer has also reviewed the Nagra and CH pre and power amps.
I don’t think anyone, except DartZeel, can match Nagra’s HD Preamp. And if you get the pre, it makes sense to get the amp (at least at some point), as there are important synergies for any manufacturer between pre and power amp.
Generally, the Nagra is viewed as more “musical” with no loss is detail, soundstage, noise floor, speed, etc, that the CH has. Of course you can’t really go wrong with either, and some will prefer the CH. For example, if your speakers are tonally warmer than neutral, maybe you would prefer the CH to balance the sound.

 

[KeithR]

I think it would be interesting to try the Nagra HD preamp with CH amps.

 

[Woots]

Yes, indeed! The same reviewer has also reviewed the Nagra and CH pre and power amps.
I don’t think anyone, except DartZeel, can match Nagra’s HD Preamp. And if you get the pre, it makes sense to get the amp (at least at some point), as there are important synergies for any manufacturer between pre and power amp.
Generally, the Nagra is viewed as more “musical” with no loss is detail, soundstage, noise floor, speed, etc, that the CH has. Of course you can’t really go wrong with either, and some will prefer the CH. For example, if your speakers are tonally warmer than neutral, maybe you would prefer the CH to balance the sound.

I have the Wilson Alexia V’s. Right now my amp and preamp are Audio Research Ref160s amp and Ref6se preamp. It’s not that I’m unhappy with my sound but would prefer to be in solid state amp and pre if possible and the sound is right.