HiFi Advice review of AMG STA

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rustydoglim

HiFi Advice review of AMG STA
« on: 29 Dec 2020, 08:38 am »
Honored to be compared with amps costing 10 to 20X more than AMG STA.
You need a magnifying glass to see the tiny AMG STA in the system photos.  :thumb:

Small = State of The Art

https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/analog-reviews/amplifier-reviews/nuprime-agm-sta-stereo-power-amplifier/

How can Nuprime continues to push the envelope in high-end audio to produce hybrid Class D amps that rival the best Class A?
Read this: https://nuprimeaudio.com/guides/amp-design/


KLH007

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Re: HiFi Advice review of AMG STA
« Reply #1 on: 5 Jan 2021, 04:34 am »
Jason, This review does a great job of describing the AMG STA's strengths and weaknesses, and comparing it to your ST-10 and ST-10M as well as other very expensive amps, makes me want to audition one in my system.
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rustydoglim

Re: HiFi Advice review of AMG STA
« Reply #2 on: 10 Jan 2021, 09:34 pm »
He will follow up with 2 x AMG STA mono and also AMG PRA pairing with AMG STA.

KLH007

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Re: HiFi Advice review of AMG STA
« Reply #3 on: 10 Jan 2021, 10:25 pm »
I'm looking forward to his follow-up reviews.

rustydoglim

Re: HiFi Advice review of AMG STA
« Reply #4 on: 15 Mar 2021, 08:27 pm »
HiFi Advice has a follow up review of AMG STA in mono. The conclusion is posted here. You should read the stereo review before the mono review.
Stereo configuration:
https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/analog-reviews/amplifier-reviews/nuprime-agm-sta-stereo-power-amplifier/
Mono configuration:
https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/review/analog-reviews/amplifier-reviews/nuprime-amg-pra-with-2x-sta-stereo-power-amplifier/

The AMG-PRA + AMG-STA form a beautiful combo, not only visually, but also in terms of sonic synergy, the preamp’s robust and full sound perfectly complimenting the power amp’s slightly leaner balance. The combined result is a musically always engaging sound that is solid and full-bodied, smooth and refined yet highly detailed and transparent, with perfect pacing, and great dynamics. Honestly, at 3200 euro, I haven’t heard a better amplifier, either integrated or separates.

As great as the combo is, the AMG-STA power amplifier really is the star of the show. On its own, it is capable of performing on a level that is well and truly beyond what might be expected from an amplifier at its price point. To be more precise: if the preamp already performs at a level that belies its price sticker, the power amp steals the show as it has the ability to perform on the level of amplifiers that typically cost multiples of its modest 1.595-Euro price. I am not kidding!

Combine the AMG-STA with a great volume-controlled DAC and you’ll have a nearly unbeatable system. Between single and dual amps, if ever there was a no-brainer decision, this is it. The pair simply raises the performance in each and every audiophile parameter, without harming the emotional involvement.

As should be clear by now, I am definitely impressed by NuPrime power amplifiers. First, the ST-10 proved to be a keeper, then the ST-10 Monos proved that the concept could be taken further, then the AMG-STA proved that Class-D can be as “analog” and as refined as the best linear power amplifiers, and now, the pair of AMG-STA’s have further raised the bar. Although the ST10 and ST10 Monos still have their unique flair, as of now, the pair of AMG-STA’s are my personal reference in the field of affordable power amplifiers with true high-end aspirations.

Whether used as a single stereo model or as a double-mono pair, the AMG-HPA is an absolute HFA Favorite.